What to do for the Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris? Every year in September, this cultural event, which takes place all over Europe, invites us to enjoy a weekend of discovery through visits that are often free of charge and enriched byoriginal activities. For the occasion, cultural sites open their doors to you, as well as some spots usually closed to the public.
And there's no question of the Paris region missing out! The City of Light is brimming with monuments, museums and unusual places to discover. From the most emblematic spots to the most mysterious, the capital reveals all its secrets over the course of a weekend. So much so that it's hard to know where to turn! So to help you find your way around, on September 20 and 21, 2025, we invite you to experience the Journées du Patrimoine through one of Paris's trendiest districts: the Marais.
To make sure you don't miss out on the 2025 JEP program in Paris's Marais district, keep this page safe and consult it regularly between now and D-day to get organized!
Heritage Days 2025 at the National Archives in Paris: weekend events
For this 42nd edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, the Archives Nationales de Paris will be opening its doors free of charge on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025, with tours of its private mansion and exhibitions. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2025 in Paris: fun family workshops at the Musée des Arts et Métiers
The Musée des Arts et Métiers is taking part in the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025, and is offering a free tour and activities that are particularly appealing to children. Discover the program! [Read more]
Heritage Days 2025 at the Musée Carnavalet: guided tour and stroll
The Musée du Carnavalet is taking part in the 42nd Heritage Days on the weekend of Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025. The Musée de l'Histoire de Paris will be offering tours of its collections. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: the little-known Musée Cognacq-Jay and its program
For the 42nd edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, the Musée Cognacq-Jay, located in the heart of Paris's 3rd arrondissement, opens its doors to all visitors on September 20 and 21, 2025. Come and discover this little-known museum in Paris. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2025 at Saint Elisabeth de Hungrie Church in Paris, program
Discover the beautiful Eglise Sainte-Elisabeth-de-Hongrie, in Paris's 3rd arrondissement, during the Journées du Patrimoine on Saturday, September 20, 2025. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: visit the Maison d'Ourscamp in the heart of the marshes
For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris, we're off to discover the Maison d'Ourscamp, one of the few remaining examples of medieval and Renaissance architecture in Paris. Join us on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025 for a free family outing featuring guided tours and commentary. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025: visit the Maison de Victor Hugo in Paris
Notre-Dame de Paris, Les Misérables - these are just some of the incredible works created in the capital by the famous writer Victor Hugo, whose house is open to visitors free of charge on September 20 and 21, 2025, to mark the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days). [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025: a free tour of the Musée Picasso in Paris
The Musée Picasso is opening its doors to visitors free of charge for a weekend, as part of the new edition of the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days): a great opportunity not to be missed on September 20 and 21! [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025 at Notre-Dame Cathedral, the program
The Journées du Patrimoine 2025 are back in style... and this time, they're taking place in the majestic Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral! After previous editions restricted to the forecourt due to the fire in 2019, the event is coming back to life within these walls steeped in history. On September 20 and 21, come and enjoy a unique experience and rediscover this Gothic masterpiece as you've never seen it before. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025 at the Swedish Institute in Paris, in the courtyard of the Hôtel de Marle
For the 42nd Journées du Patrimoine, the Swedish Institute in Paris is offering guided tours of the building that houses it: the superb Hôtel de Marle. Join us on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025 to discover this architectural gem! [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025 at the Bibliothèque Historique de la Ville de Paris: program
The Bibliothèque Historique de la Ville de Paris will be unveiling its backstage areas for the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21. Dive into a beautiful mansion in the heart of the Marais district. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2025 at Hôtel de Beauvais - Paris Administrative Court of Appeal
For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, discover the Hôtel de Beauvais, home to the Paris Administrative Court of Appeal since 2003. Built in 1654 for Catherine de Beauvais, this listed monument is brimming with trompe-l'œil and false symmetry. Join us on the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025 for this exceptional opening. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2025 at the Lafayette Anticipations Foundation: architectural tours
For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025 (Heritage Days 2025), the Lafayette Anticipations Foundation is unveiling its program on September 20 and 21, offering you the chance to enjoy a unique architectural tour. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2025 in Paris: tour of the Duchess's apartments and drawing workshop at the Hôtel de Sully
For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, the apartments of the Duchesse de l'Hôtel de Sully will open their doors in the Marais district on September 20 and 21. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025: events to discover the history of the Hôtel-Dieu in Paris
The historic Hôtel-Dieu hospital in Paris invites you to discover its history and secrets during the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) on September 20 and 21, 2025. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025 at the Shoah Memorial in Paris: visit, screening and meetings
On the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, the Shoah Memorial opens its doors to the public, as usual, on the weekend of Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025. On the program: guided tours and encounters. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025 at Crédit Municipal de Paris, the former Mont-de-Piété
Crédit Municipal de Paris opens its doors to you for the 42nd Heritage Days. Here's the program for this exceptional weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025: Visit to Hôtel de Ville - Mairie de Paris, the program
For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, the Hôtel de Ville de Paris is exceptionally opening its doors for free tours. Join us on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025 to discover the office of the Mayor of Paris, the Hôtel de Ville library, the Council Chamber and the salons d'apparat. We reveal the program. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: the Polish library and its hidden museums
The Bibliothèque Polonaise de Paris is taking part in the Journées du Patrimoine on the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025. An opportunity to discover this little-known Parisian landmark and its three confidential museums: the Adam Mickiewicz Museum, the Biegas Museum and the Frédéric Chopin Salon. Here's the program! [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025 at the Paris Commercial Court: exceptional guided tours
For the 42nd Journées du Patrimoine, the Paris Commercial Court invites you to join us on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025. Judge-lecturers will be on hand to offer exceptional guided tours of the court, built between 1860 and 1865. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025: visit the Bofinger brewery in Paris
The Bofinger brasserie will be unveiling its secrets of French history and art de vivre during the Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris. On Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, come and (re)discover this veritable institution, a landmark of the 4th arrondissement and a witness to the richness of a bygone era. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2025 at the Temple du Marais
On September 20 and 21, 2025, the Temple du Marais opens its doors for the Journées du Patrimoine. An opportunity to explore its architecture and rich past. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2025: behind-the-scenes tour of the Administrative Court - Hôtel d'Aumont, Paris
The Journées du Patrimoine, returning on September 20 and 21, 2025, invite you to discover a Parisian jewel: the Tribunal Administratif de Paris, located in the emblematic Hôtel d'Aumont. Immerse yourself in the history of this exceptional site and explore the rooms of this 17th-century building during an exceptional visit! [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025 at the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature in Paris: Design Week continues
How about a visit to the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature on September 20 and 21, 2025, during the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days)? Free admission to the museum and its exhibition! What's more, Paris Design Week will also be taking place there. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025: exceptional visit to the Couvent de la Merci in Paris
On Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025, the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) return with a new edition, exploring our country's heritage in the broadest sense. In the 3rd arrondissement, don't miss the exceptional opening of the Couvent de la Merci. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2025: the program at the Memorial to the Martyrs of the Deportation
On the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, discover the Mémorial des Martyrs de la Déportation, a place of remembrance located on the Île de la Cité in Paris. Immerse yourself in the history of the deportees of the Second World War, and take advantage of this poignant, free tour, exceptionally open to the public on Saturday and Sunday, September 20 and 21, 2025. A not-to-be-missed event for all history and heritage enthusiasts. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025: climb to the top of the Tour Saint-Jacques in Paris
For the 42nd Journées du Patrimoine, the Tour Saint-Jacques awaits you on September 20 and 21, 2025. This is your chance to climb to the top of this 54-meter tower, in the heart of the capital, and discover the magnificent panorama offered by this listed monument. Watch your step! [Read more]
Heritage Days 2025: visit Saint-Gervais church
For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, the Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais church in Paris invites us to discover the site on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, with a series of fascinating tours. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025: discover the secrets of the Stravinsky Fountain in Paris
On the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, plunge into the artistic and colorful world of the Stravinsky Fountain, an emblematic work of the 20th century located near the Centre Pompidou. Discover the secrets behind this colorful creation! [Read more]
Heritage Days 2025: visit the library of the Conservatoire national des arts et métiers
It's a real nugget that's unfairly overlooked: during the Journées du Patrimoine, on September 20 and 21, 2025, come and discover the Bibliothèque centrale of the Conservatoire national des arts et métiers. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025: free visit of the Bibliothèque Forney - Hôtel de Sens
To mark the Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris, the Hôtel de Sens, home to the Bibliothèque Forney, is opening its doors to us free of charge on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: visit the organs at Notre-Dame des Blancs Manteaux church
The Journées du Patrimoine 2025 are the perfect opportunity to visit some of Paris's most emblematic landmarks. Among them, the Notre-Dame des Blancs Manteaux church opens its doors to you in the Marais district. Discover its history and treasures over the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From September 20, 2025 to September 21, 2025
Prices
Free
