The 43rd Heritage Days in Paris take place over the weekend of September 19–20, 2026. On this occasion, museums, monuments, castles and major institutions will throw open their doors to reveal the wealth and beauty of Île-de-France's heritage.
It's also a chance to rediscover the history of Paris's parks and gardens and of the entire Île-de-France, and to be surprised by tucked-away green corners. From the largest cemetery in Paris to the most beautiful castles, via the small secret gardens, here’s plenty to enjoy a breath of fresh air during these Heritage Days 2026!
Every year, the European Heritage Days give us the opportunity to visit the most beautiful sites in France and neighbouring countries, free of charge or at a reduced cost. This major cultural event is an opportunity to push open the doors of monuments usually closed to the public, or to rediscover those we thought we already knew by heart.
Craving a stroll among flowers and fountains in the finest parks and gardens of Paris and Île-de-France? Here’s a selection of green spaces taking part in this 43rd edition of Heritage Days.
Journées du Patrimoine 2026 à l’Élysée : découvrez le Palais présidentiel
Heritage Days 2026 at the Élysée Palace: discover the presidential residence
The Élysée Palace is among the most eagerly anticipated openings of Heritage Days 2026. On Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, visitors will be able to explore the historic spaces of the presidential residence, from its grand salons to its gardens. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026: visit the King's Kitchen Garden at the Palace of Versailles for free (78)
For Heritage Days, head to Versailles! Not far from the château, the Potager du Roi invites you to enjoy two free days in a spellbinding setting, on September 20 and 21, 2026. On the program: tours and a host of activities for young and old alike! [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026 at France Miniature (Yvelines): step behind the scenes at the park.
Heritage Days come to France Miniature in Elancourt (78) on 19 and 20 September 2026. For an exceptional weekend, set off on a XXS tour of France among the country’s iconic monuments. [Read more]
Domaine de Montauger: Heritage Days 2026 at the heart of Essonne’s House of the Environment
Celebrate Île-de-France’s natural heritage on September 19–20, 2026 at Domaine de Montauger. Discover the history of this remarkable site in Essonne and its 15 hectares of protected spaces open to everyone. [Read more]
Uncover the secrets of medicinal herbs at the Plant Conservatory during Heritage Days 2026.
Step into the footsteps of bygone herbalists on September 19 and 20, 2026. The National Conservatory of Plants invites you to rediscover the wonders of the plant world in Essonne (department 91). [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026: The Coubertin Foundation Reveals Its Treasures in Yvelines (78)
In Saint-Rémy-lès-Cchevreuse, in Yvelines, the Coubertin Foundation will participate in Heritage Days 2026 on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20. This 30-hectare estate opens its Garden of Bronze and invites visitors on a tribute trail. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2026 à Paris : promenades à la découverte du Jardin des Tuileries
For Heritage Days in Paris, the Jardin des Tuileries invites you to dive into its history. "guided walks" await you on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September 2026. Enjoy this stroll at the heart of Paris. [Read more]
Shows and games at the Château de Saint-Jean de Beauregard: the Heritage Days program
On the occasion of the 43rd edition of Heritage Days, Château Saint-Jean de Beauregard invites you to join us on 19 and 20 September 2026. As part of these discovery-focused days, guided tours of the château and its gardens will be offered, along with a few surprise activities... [Read more]
European Heritage Days 2026: activities at the Jean Cocteau House in Essonne (91)
Heritage Days arrive this weekend, September 19-20, 2026, in Paris and Île-de-France. In Milly-la-Forêt, Essonne, the Maison de Jean Cocteau presents a family-friendly, musical lineup. [Read more]
Special tours and a free performance at the Domaine de Chamarande for the 2026 European Heritage Days
Looking for a great family outing during the 42nd Heritage Days? Then head to the Domaine de Chamarande in Essonne to enjoy the château and its park’s special program on September 19–20, 2026. [Read more]
European Heritage Days 2026 at the Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye – National Archaeology Museum (78), program
The Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye is taking part in the 2026 Heritage Days. On the program for Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, guided tours of the château and the National Archaeology Museum, and many other activities to boot. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026: a vanished estate still leaves its mark in Châteaufort
In Châteaufort, the Domaine d’Ors preserves the traces of a former estate now ringed by protected natural spaces. A story to rediscover in the heart of the Chevreuse Valley on Saturday, September 19, 2026. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2026 à la Cité Universitaire internationale : le programme du week-end
Heritage Days 2026 at the International University Campus: Weekend program
For Heritage Days 2026, on September 19 and 20, the Cité Universitaire internationale unveils its multicultural program, sure to captivate curious minds of all kinds. [Read more]
European Heritage Days 2026: the full program at the Sceaux Departmental Estate (92)
Why not take advantage of this new edition of Heritage Days to discover this splendid estate on the outskirts of Paris? In Sceaux, the château unveils its history and treasures through a rich program slated for this weekend of September 19–20, 2026. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026: Discover Balzac's House in Paris's 16th arrondissement
Balzac’s House shines a spotlight on the writer’s world during Paris’s Heritage Days on September 19–20, 2026. Nestled in the 16th arrondissement, this literary museum invites visitors to explore Balzac’s former home, its collections, and the places that inspired much of his work. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026: Discover the gardens of École du Breuil in Paris’s 12th arrondissement
The École du Breuil opens its gardens to the public for Paris Heritage Days, on September 19 and 20, 2026. On the agenda: a deep dive into botany, horticulture, and landscape design at the heart of the 12th arrondissement. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: an exceptional tour of the Ministry of Culture at the Palais-Royal Estate
The Palais-Royal opens its doors for Heritage Days on September 19 and 20, 2026, and this is an opportunity to enjoy an exceptional tour of the Ministry of Culture. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026: are you familiar with Bagnolet's old orchard?
Long before the city expanded, Bagnolet was famed for its peaches. Explore the story of the peach orchard, a quirky heritage on Paris's doorstep, during the Heritage Days 2026. [Read more]
Discover Joséphine Baker’s villa during Heritage Days 2026!
European Heritage Days mark their 43rd edition this year, and for music-hall fans it's the perfect moment! You’ll be able to step through the doors of the villa of an iconic figure: Joséphine Baker! See you on the weekend of September 19 and 20, 2026. [Read more]
This castle has made the Sun King himself jealous: it’s open to visitors for the 2026 Heritage Days.
Don't miss this new edition of Heritage Days and set out to discover the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. On 19 and 20 September 2026, the monument will offer a special program. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026 at Fontainebleau Castle: a Weekend at the Heart of France’s History
The magnificent Château de Fontainebleau, a royal residence in Seine-et-Marne, unveils its Heritage Days schedule for September 19–20, 2026. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026 at the Jean-Jacques Rousseau Museum in Montmorency (Val-d'Oise): workshops and exhibitions on the program
For Heritage Days, the Jean-Jacques Rousseau Museum in Montmorency, Val-d'Oise (95), invites you to a special weekend program for September 19 and 20, 2026. More details to come! [Read more]
Special opening of the park at Château de Bourdonné (78) for the 2026 Heritage Days
Private property closed to the public, the Château de Bourdonné will exceptionally open the gates to its verdant grounds for the Heritage Days 2026. A chance to discover this elegant Louis XIII–style residence in the heart of a Yvelines town, as seen from its gardens! [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026: guided tour of the Elsa Triolet–Aragon House in Yvelines
In the heart of the Yvelines, the Elsa Triolet–Aragon house stands as a testament to the love shared by the two writers, and you’ll be able to visit it free of charge on September 19 and 20, 2026, for Heritage Days. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026: an offbeat program at the Désert de Retz in Chambourcy (78)
For Heritage Days 2026, a bucolic experience is taking shape at the Désert de Retz in Chambourcy, Yvelines, this Sunday, September 20. On the agenda? Free activities in the heart of this beautiful green haven. [Read more]
Concerts, workshops and tours: Heritage Days 2026 program at the Zadkine Museum
For Heritage Days 2026, the Zadkine Museum is opening its doors free of charge: mark your calendars for September 19 and 20, 2026, to enjoy a stroll through the heart of art. Here are the activities awaiting you. [Read more]
European Heritage Days 2026: Tour the Château and Courances Park (91)
Looking for a Heritage Days outing in Essonne? The Château and Park of Courances, in the 91, open their doors to visitors on the weekend of September 19–20, 2026. Admission remains payable. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026: walks and activities at the Domaine de Saint-Cloud this weekend
For the 2026 Heritage Days, why not opt for a delightful discovery of the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud? Water features, historic strolls, and guided tours await you on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026. Discover the programme. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026: Visit Château de Breteuil (78) for an immersive history experience.
The Château de Breteuil participates in Heritage Days on the weekend of September 19–20, 2026. During this day, visitors can tour the Château des Contes de Perrault, but note: admission remains payable. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026: Here's what you can expect at the Albert-Kahn Garden Museum (92)
The Albert-Kahn Garden Museum participates in the 43rd Heritage Days, on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026. Take advantage of this weekend to visit the museum and discover its astonishing program! [Read more]
These floating huts in Yvelines are opening to the public on an exceptional basis for the 2026 Heritage Days.
For Heritage Days 2026, the Chalets de la Galiotte invite visitors to discover an astonishing floating village in the heart of the Yvelines for the weekend of September 19 and 20, 2026. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2026 : Visit Claude Monet's Impressionist House in Argenteuil
On the occasion of the 2026 European Heritage Days, Claude Monet's Impressionist House welcomes you to Argenteuil on 19 and 20 September 2026. Discover the weekend program. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026: a special tour and beekeeping at the Château de la Celle-Saint-Cloud (78)
On 19 and 20 September 2026, take in an exceptional chance to explore the magnificent gardens of the Château de la Celle-Saint-Cloud in the Yvelines—a property owned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that hosts heads of state. This year, we’ll tour the estate and meet beekeepers through an exhibition in the Orangery. [Read more]
Val-de-Marne’s rose garden will open to the public free of charge for Heritage Days.
Good news for flower and nature lovers: the Rose Garden of L'Haÿ-les-Roses will open its gates free of charge on September 19 and 20, 2026, for the 43rd edition of Heritage Days. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026: Discover the Japanese Gardens of Favières in Seine-et-Marne
The Japanese Gardens site in Favières, Seine-et-Marne, will, for one weekend only, open its doors on September 19–20, 2026, to mark the 43rd Heritage Days. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026: Guided tours at the Seminary of Foreign Missions in Paris
Explore the Seminary of Foreign Missions during this exceptional open weekend scheduled for September 19–20, 2026. A rare visit, open to the public without reservations, if you’re looking for a last-minute outing! [Read more]
European Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: visit the greenhouses at the Jardin du Luxembourg
For the 2026 Heritage Days in Paris, the greenhouses at the Jardin du Luxembourg will be unusually open to the public this weekend, Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September 2026. [Read more]
Weekend of events at the Jardin des Plantes and its Natural History Museum for the 2026 Heritage Days.
A date with the heart of wildlife and flora awaits you for Heritage Days 2026 in Paris. Here is the program from the National Museum of Natural History and the Jardin des Plantes for this weekend of September 19–20, 2026. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026: Discover Paris's most famous necropolis in a new light
Discover one of the world’s most famous cemeteries through an offbeat guided tour during Heritage Days 2026 in Paris. Here is the schedule for Saturday, September 19, 2026. [Read more]
European Heritage Days 2026: Self-guided visit to the Czech Republic Embassy in Paris
For Heritage Days, head to the Embassy of the Czech Republic this Saturday, September 19, 2026, to discover a stunning venue steeped in history. Reserve your spot now! [Read more]
A breath of fresh air and a bucolic stroll, even in the heart of Paris! So what's on the agenda for Heritage Days 2026?
Dates and Opening Time
From September 19, 2026 to September 20, 2026
Prices
Free
