Heritage Days 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France: what’s on in newsrooms and media groups

The Journées du Patrimoine invites us to gather this weekend of September 19–20, 2026, in Paris and the Île-de-France region. For the occasion, media groups are exceptionally opening the doors to their newsrooms to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the press! Newspapers, radio stations, television networks, magazines—the major outlets share their world with you.

It's an event we look forward to every year. The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) is thecultural event of the autumn, offering a wide range of free , never-before-seen visits all over Europe. And as you'd expect, in Paris and the Île-de-France region, the program promises to be packed!

This weekend of Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September 2026, the museums, monuments, castles and other places normally off-limits will open their doors to let you discover the treasures of the heritage of the Île-de-France region in a new light. You wouldn’t want to miss that!

If you're fascinated by theworld of the media, or want to take a look behind the scenes, then here's a good idea that should catch your eye. During the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), a number of editorial offices invite you to step through the looking glass and share in the world of journalism. Whether it's print media, television or radio, every year some of our media outlets get in on the act, offering tours, debates and activities you've never seen before.

If you want to find out what goes on behind the scenes, or give birth to a new vocation, come and discover all these unusual places!

Heritage Days 2026 across media groups, newsrooms, TV stations and radios in Paris and Île-de-France:

Go behind the scenes of the public television networks this September for Heritage Days 2026.
On 19 and 20 September 2026, Maison France Télévisions will spotlight its history, its architecture, and the many professions that keep the public‑service channels on air every day. [Read more]

Heritage Days 2026 at INA, the National Audiovisual Institute (Val‑de‑Marne, 94): what’s on
The National Audiovisual Institute (INA) is taking part in Heritage Days 2026 and opens the doors to its Bry-sur-Marne headquarters. Explore the program for this 43rd edition, held over the weekend of September 19 and 20. [Read more]

Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: Le Monde Goes All Out
The Heritage Days take place in Paris from September 19 to 20, 2026. Calling all the curious in search of exceptional openings and media buffs: Le Monde invites you to tour its new premises for free and is rolling out a full festival. Reserve your visit. [Read more]

Heritage Days 2026: exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the M6 group (92)
Heritage Days are back on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026. For this new edition, the M6 Group invites us to explore the behind-the-scenes world of television and radio. [Read more]