From Ireland to Canada, via Italy, Korea, Japan, Switzerland and the Arab world... a great number of countries are just steps away by metro! In Paris, you can visit cultural centers and institutes: these unique venues regularly host workshops, concerts, exhibitions, and a variety of activities to showcase the culture of their countries.
And the good news is that these centers and institutes are open during the Journées du Patrimoine! Thanks to this unifying event, the curious can embark on a genuine world tour without leaving Paris this weekend, September 19–20, 2026.
The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) offer free or low-cost visits to many artistic, historical and cultural sites, institutions, churches, businesses, gardens... With the participation of Paris cultural centers and institutes, we can also discover the traditions, artists and festivals of countries around the world.
Journées du Patrimoine 2026 : a free performance at the Romanian Cultural Institute
On Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026, Heritage Days invite you to discover lesser-known, captivating places. In the 7th arrondissement, head to the Romanian Cultural Institute! [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026 at the Val-d'Oise Departmental Archives: what’s on
The Val-d'Oise departmental archives will open their doors to children for Heritage Days, this Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September 2026. Ready to discover the program that awaits you? [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026 at the Danish House, on the Champs-Élysées in Paris
The Danish House is taking part in the latest edition of Heritage Days and invites you on a little cultural journey on September 19–20, 2026. Discover the weekend program. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026: tours and activities at the Arab World Institute in Paris
Architecture, collections and cultures of the Arab world take center stage at the Institut du Monde Arabe for Heritage Days on 19 and 20 September 2026. In Paris, the IMA is offering a free program to explore its spaces and riches from a new perspective. [Read more]
This pavilion, with an oriental-palace flair, invites you to the 2026 Heritage Days.
A relic of the 1878 World’s Fair, the Pavilion of the Indies stands out as an unconventional building in Courbevoie. Discover this hybrid oriental palace during Heritage Days 2026, on the weekend of September 19–20! [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026 at the Institut de France in Paris: a special opening
The Institut de France is taking part in the 43rd edition of Heritage Days, held on Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, 2026. It’s an opportunity to discover one of Paris’s most overlooked institutions, steeped in history and tradition, during exclusive tours. Here is the schedule planned for these open-house days. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2026 à la Cité Universitaire internationale : le programme du week-end
Heritage Days 2026 at the International University Campus: Weekend program
For Heritage Days 2026, on September 19 and 20, the Cité Universitaire internationale unveils its multicultural program, sure to captivate curious minds of all kinds. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2026 : This unconventional house in Auvers-sur-Oise keeps the legacy of the great 19th-century painters alive.
Former studio of Charles-François Daubigny, now a hub for contemporary creation, Maison Rose in Wallerand participates in the 2026 Journées du Patrimoine on September 19 and 20. Here’s the program! [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026 at the Irish Cultural Centre in Paris: a festive lineup
The new edition of Heritage Days takes place on September 19 and 20, 2026! And this year, the Irish Cultural Centre invites you to tour the Saint-Patrick Chapel, as well as enjoy concerts. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026 at the Giacometti Institute in Paris: weekend program
The Giacometti Institute invites Parisians and residents of Île-de-France to discover the venues during tours on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026, on the occasion of the 43rd edition of Heritage Days. A host of wonderful visits awaits you. [Read more]
European Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: the National Institute for Art History and Its Library (INHA)
On the occasion of the 43rd edition of Heritage Days, the National Institute of Art History will open its doors to the public—exceptionally and free of charge—for the weekend of September 19–20, 2026. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026: Discover the House of Latin America in Paris
Craving a getaway off the beaten path? On Sunday, September 20, 2026, swing open the doors of the Maison de l’Amérique latine in Paris for a rare, reservation-only tour as part of the Journées du Patrimoine. A site steeped in history, where grand townhouses, hidden gardens, and Latino-French heritage converge in the heart of Saint-Germain. [Read more]
European Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: guided tours and calligraphy workshops at INALCO
For Heritage Days in Paris, the National Institute of Oriental Languages and Civilizations invites you to explore its spaces on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Here is the program for this edition. [Read more]
European Heritage Days 2026 at the Swedish Institute: come explore the Hôtel de Marle
For the 43rd edition of Heritage Days, the Swedish Institute in Paris invites you to guided tours of the building it calls home: the superb Hôtel de Marle. Meet on Saturday, 19 and Sunday, 20 September 2026 to discover this architectural gem in Paris! [Read more]
Great discoveries await you! And for more ideas, take a look at the unusual places and events organized in the Marais.
Heritage Days 2026, an offbeat edition: the most original outings to try in Paris
You think you know Paris inside out? Think again. On Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026, you’ll be blown away during Heritage Days! We’re sharing our offbeat favorites to discover in this new edition of Heritage Days, across Paris and Île-de-France. [Read more]
Heritage Days are back in Paris for the weekend of September 19–20, 2026. We’re taking you to the Marais to uncover the best outing ideas in this much-loved Parisians' hotspot. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From September 19, 2026 to September 20, 2026
Heritage Days 2026, an offbeat edition: the most original outings to try in Paris
Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: activities and tours in the Marais
