Museums, monuments, institutions, concert halls, castles, churches, companies and factories... The Heritage Days invite you to explore the region’s most beautiful and fascinating cultural sites. During this weekend of September 19 and 20, 2026, numerous venues will open their doors to reveal their history and treasures.
Yes, but here's the thing: this weekend is far too beautiful to lock yourself away in a monument, no matter how magnificent. Fortunately, the Journées du Patrimoine are also a great opportunity to take a stroll in the open air, discovering the towns and districts of Paris and theÎle-de-France region! Gardens, cemeteries, open-air guided tours, themed walks: there's plenty to do to stretch your legs, while enjoying the heritage of our beautiful region.
So, an outdoor edition of Heritage Days 2026—are you in? Here's a selection of the best walks to do in Paris and Île-de-France this weekend of September 19–20, 2026.
Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: a concert at Gare de l'Est.
Heritage Days are back on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026, with a raft of unmissable plans in Paris and Île-de-France. For the occasion, a musical interlude is in the works at Gare de l'Est. [Read more]
European Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: a stroll through Paris's covered passages
Covered passages and arcades are also part of the charm of Parisian streets, and we invite you to rediscover them on September 19 and 20, 2026, during Heritage Days. Here’s the program and the practical information. [Read more]
An unusual tour of Père Lachaise awaits you during Paris's 2026 Heritage Days.
For Heritage Days 2026, Père-Lachaise Cemetery invites you to wander through its grounds and meet the notable figures who call it home. Join us on Saturday, September 19, for a one-of-a-kind stroll at the heart of Paris’s famous cemetery. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026: Self-guided tours of the garden and the reception rooms at the Embassy of the Czech Republic
For Heritage Days, the Czech Republic Embassy will exceptional open its doors on Saturday, September 19, 2026, inviting visitors to discover its reception rooms and garden, set in a historic private townhouse steeped in history. [Read more]
Journées du Matrimoine 2025: in the footsteps of great women in Paris and the Île-de-France region
The Journées du Matrimoine are back for another edition on September 20 and 21, 2025. More than twenty free events and meetings will enable us to discover the great women artists who have shaped our history and our cities. The HF Île-de-France association, which initiated the project, has chosen this year to spotlight the architect Renée Gailhoustet. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2025 at Château de Mesnil-Voysin (91), the program
The Château de Mesnil-Voysin, located in Bouray-sur-Juine, awaits us this weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025, on the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days). Discover this special program. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2025 at Château de Beaumont-sur-Oise (95), program
The Château de Beaumont-sur-Oise is unveiled during the Journées du Patrimoine 2025. A vestige of the Middle Ages, the château's keep dominates the banks of the River Oise and offers a splendid view of the Saint-Laurent church, to be discovered on September 20 and 21. [Read more]
Get out your sneakers, there are some great walks waiting for you!
As we await Heritage Days 2026, here are ideas for year-round strolls.
Where to go out and what to do in Paris? The best walks by district and arrondissement
Feel like exploring Paris? Take a look at these strolls by district and arrondissement, which will give you the chance to explore the City of Light in length, breadth and depth! [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From September 19, 2026 to September 20, 2026
Prices
Free
Where to go out and what to do in Paris? The best walks by district and arrondissement
