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 in Paris: behind the scenes at France Télévisions' channels
What goes on behind the screens at France 2, France 3, France 4, France 5 and franceinfo? Heritage Days invite you to explore the Paris headquarters of France Télévisions. [Read more]
Dive behind the scenes and into INA's audiovisual archives for Heritage Days.
The INA, the National Audiovisual Institute, is once again opening its doors for Heritage Days 2026 in the Paris region. Here’s the schedule for these September 19 and 20, 2026! [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: an exceptional tour of Le Monde newspaper
Heritage Days take place in Paris from September 19 to 20, 2026. For the curious seeking special access, Le Monde opens the doors to its new offices for a free tour and presents a full festival of events. Here’s the weekend program. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026: An exceptional opening of M6 Group premises in Neuilly-sur-Seine
Heritage Days are back on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September 2026. A new edition featuring Groupe M6 among its participants. On this occasion, come behind the scenes of television and radio. Tours are by reservation only. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From September 19, 2026 to September 20, 2026
