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 .
Each year, museums, monuments, castles and other unusual sites unveil their exciting programs, enriched by free visits,unusual events and many other surprises. You won't want to miss out on this great back-to-school offer! So get your diaries ready: the treasures of the Ile-de-France region await you on the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025.
As regulars of the Journées du Patrimoine know, each year is marked by a series of not-to-be-missed events at some of the best-known sites in and around Paris. Whether it's a chance to unravel the mysteries of the most visited monuments, or a chance to conquer those famous institutions that are exceptionally opening their doors to us, these popular spots are eagerly awaited by the public, who remain on the edge of their seats to register. We take a look at the highlights of the Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris and the Île-de-France region.
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.
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: discover the history of the Republic at the Château de Versailles (78)
For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025 (Heritage Days 2025), the Château de Versailles is inviting you to discover the grounds through a tour that takes you back in time in the footsteps of the Republic, on September 20 and 21, 2025. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025 at Paris Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport (93): flight simulation and tours
For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Seine-Saint-Denis (93), how would you like to discover France's leading airport? Yes, Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport is offering guided tours and events for this year's event. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2025 in Paris: (re)discover the Ecole des Beaux-Arts
The École des Beaux-Arts de Paris opens its doors to you for the Journées du Patrimoine. Join us on September 20 and 21, 2025, to discover the program for this 42nd edition in the heart of this sublime building. A delight for art lovers! [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: discover the secrets of the Arc du Carrousel du Louvre
Looking for an unusual idea for a cultural outing? During the 42nd Journées du Patrimoine, come and visit the Arc du Carrousel du Louvre free of charge, on September 20 and 21, 2025. Click here for the program! [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025: exceptional guided tour of the Comédie-Française
To mark the 42nd Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, the Comédie-Française is exceptionally opening its doors for guided tours on September 20 and 21, 2025. Registration required! [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025: Printemps Haussmann reveals its secrets in Paris
It's the must-attend back-to-school event! The Journées du Patrimoine in Paris return this weekend, September 20-21, 2025. Two days during which Printemps Haussmann organizes exclusive guided tours of the department store's most hidden corners. There'll be plenty of surprises in store! [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025: visit the magnificent Hôtel de la Marine in Paris free of charge
For this 42nd edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, the Hôtel de la Marine in Paris opens its doors to you on the weekend of Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025. An opportunity to discover this emblematic monument on the Place de la Concorde. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025 at the Palais de l'Elysée in Paris - dates and program
Every year, the Palais de l'Élysée opens its doors to the public for the Journées du Patrimoine. This high place of power, usually closed to the general public, confirms its participation in the 42nd edition, from Saturday September 20 to Sunday September 21, 2025. An opportunity to discover the prestigious salons and gardens of the Hôtel du Comte d'Évreux. Tickets open this Friday, September 5 at 7pm. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: Discover the Ministry of Agriculture at the Hôtel de Villeroy
The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) are back for the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025 in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Why not take the opportunity to discover the Ministry of Agriculture and the magnificent Hôtel de Villeroy that houses it? [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 in Paris: go behind the scenes at La Gaîté Lyrique
La Gaîté Lyrique goes behind the scenes for the latest edition of the Journées du Patrimoine in Paris. On September 20, 2025, you're invited to discover the history of the Gaîté Lyrique through a series of guided tours (available on reservation only). [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: visit the mythical Arc de Triomphe at the top of the Champs-Elysées
For the 42nd edition of the Journées du Patrimoine in Paris, the Arc de Triomphe is opening its doors to you, free of charge! Join us on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025, for a unique insight into the history of this key Paris landmark, which dominates the Champs-Elysées avenue. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025: visit the Sainte-Chapelle, Paris' monument to a thousand stained-glass windows
Take advantage of the Journées du Patrimoine 2025 to enter the sublime Sainte-Chapelle, the capital's architectural gem built in the 13th century. On Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025, come and learn more about this hidden edifice, built to house Christ's Crown of Thorns. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: exceptional opening of the Lycée Henri IV
The Lycée Henri IV opens its doors for the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) this weekend, September 20 and 21, 2025, in Paris. It's an opportunity to discover this mythical establishment, listed as a historic monument, and its medieval treasures. Click here for the program! [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025: visit to the National Assembly - registration required, program
The National Assembly opens its doors to us for the Journées du Patrimoine in Paris, on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025. On the program? Self-guided tours of the Palais Bourbon and the Hôtel de Lassay. Please note that these tours are by registration only. Find out more about the program. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: go behind the scenes at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
The Journées du Patrimoine 2025 return to Paris on the weekend of September 20-21, 2025. As every year, Galeries Lafayette Haussmann is joining the cultural event, offering guided tours combining history, architecture and anecdotes. An unmissable visit to this symbol of Parisian heritage and fashion! [Read more]
Heritage Days 2025 at the Galerie Dior: a plunge into the history of the fashion house in Paris
For the Journées du Patrimoine in Paris, the Galerie Dior unveils its program. Join us this weekend, September 20 and 21, 2025, to immerse yourself in the world of the famous Maison de Couture and its creator Christian Dior. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2025 in Saint-Germain-en-Laye (78): the program for the royal town
The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) return to Paris and the Île-de-France region on the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025 for new cultural adventures! In the Yvelines, Saint-Germain-en-Laye is no exception to the rule, and has concocted a "royal" program for you to discover during this exceptional weekend. Mark your calendars! [Read more]
Heritage Days 2025: exceptional opening of the Hôtel de Matignon, the Prime Minister's headquarters in Paris
Why not take advantage of the Journées du Patrimoine to discover the Hôtel de Matignon and its sumptuous garden, on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025? Sign up for a free, exceptional tour of the Prime Minister's offices. We'll tell you all about it! [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025: free tour of the Ministry of the Armed Forces - Hôtel de Brienne, the program
How about visiting the Ministry of the Armed Forces for the Journées du Patrimoine? As part of the 42nd edition of the event, the Hôtel de Brienne is opening its doors to you for exceptional tours on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025. Here's what's in store! [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025: walks and events at the Maison de la RATP in Paris
The Maison de la RATP is opening its doors to us for the 42nd Journées du Patrimoine on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September 2025 in Paris. It's time to discover the Urban Station, the headquarters of the Parisian public transport network. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025 at Sacré-Coeur in Paris: discover the organ building site
Perched high on the Butte Montmartre, the Basilique du Sacré-Coeur is one of Paris's most emblematic monuments. And just in time for the Journées du Patrimoine, this unusual church reveals its secrets with a special program on the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025. This year, we're off to discover the organ building site as the monument is given a new lease of life. [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 at the Eiffel Tower: visit the machinery of the historic elevator
The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) take place this weekend, September 20 and 21, 2025, in Paris and the Île-de-France region. It's an opportunity to discover the secrets of the capital's most emblematic monument: the Eiffel Tower. We reveal the program! [Read more]
Heritage Days 2025 in Paris: an exceptional visit to the Senate - Palais du Luxembourg
The Senate takes part in the Journées du Patrimoine 2025! Take advantage of the weekend of Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21 to discover the Palais du Luxembourg, the Petit Luxembourg and the greenhouses of the Jardin du Luxembourg. An exceptional opening not to be missed! [Read more]
This year's JEP is set to be exceptional once again!
Dates and Opening Time
From September 20, 2025 to September 21, 2025
Prices
Free
