Heritage Days 2026: Paris’s must-see spots you simply can’t miss

Published by La rédaction de Sortiraparis · Photos by Cécile de Sortiraparis · Updated on June 26, 2026 at 04:04 p.m.
Heritage Days in Paris and the Île-de-France region unfold on the weekend of September 19–20, 2026. To mark the occasion, the region’s most beautiful monuments open their doors to you. Here’s the rundown of must-see sites to visit to (re)discover them from a fresh perspective! Click here to discover the most anticipated highlights of this edition!

The Journées du Patrimoine are a not-to-be-missed event in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Every year in September, this cultural event takes place all over Europe. And with its rich heritage, the Paris region has everything you need for an unforgettable weekend .

With each edition, museums, monuments, castles et hidden places you reveal great programs, enriched by free tours, by unusual animations and many other surprises. You certainly won’t want to miss this great deal of the season! So mark your calendars: the francilian treasures await you for the weekend of September 19-20, 2026.

Regulars of the Heritage Days know all too well that each year brings a slate of unmissable events at the most famous spots in Paris and its region. Whether it’s cracking the secrets of the most visited monuments or joining the crowd to explore the renowned institutions that open their doors to us, these hot spots are highly anticipated by the public who stays glued to the registration pages. Here’s a look at the must-sees for the Heritage Days 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France.

To make sure you don't miss out on any of the highlights of the Journées du Patrimoine, we recommend that you consult this page regularly.

This year's JEP is set to be exceptional once again!

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From September 19, 2026 to September 20, 2026

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Prices
    Free

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