Is sport part of our heritage? Of course it is! The Tour de France, pétanque,fencing, French boxing, motor sports, pelota... It's all part of our history, our culture and our national pride! So, of course, sport is also at the heart of the 42nd Journées du Patrimoine, on September 20 and 21, 2025.
In Paris and the Ile-de-France region , many sites offer visits to sports centers, or activities that will get your swimsuit wet. Let yourself be tempted by these unusual and exceptional events, and (re)discover the Paris region through the eyes of an (almost) accomplished athlete.
Sports past and present, French performances, sports walks, themed exhibitions, discovery of emblematic sports venues in France... There's a thousand and one ways to talk about sport, and a thousand and one activities to try out during this cultural weekend.
So get your sneakers on and stretch out: we're off on a two-day marathon to discover the sporting activities you can try out during the Journées du Patrimoine in Paris and the Île-de-France region.



Journées du Patrimoine 2025 unusual in Paris: watch horse races at the Paris Vincennes racecourse
Calling all equestrian sports fans! The Journées du Patrimoine 2025 are back again this weekend, September 20 and 21, 2025. Come and take advantage of the Hippodrome de Vincennes' special program highlighting the heritage of equestrian sport! [Read more]



Journées du Patrimoine 2025: the program of visits to Saint-Denis (93)
Saint-Denis is surely one of the most captivating towns in Seine-Saint-Denis, with many sites to visit during the Heritage Days on September 20 and 21, 2025. [Read more]



Heritage Days 2025: visit the Château d'Ecouen - Musée national de la Renaissance (95)
The Château d'Ecouen and its Renaissance museum are taking part in the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025. Enjoy free guided tours for all ages. [Read more]



Heritage Days 2025 at the Molitor pool: artists' cabins and Art Deco
The Molitor swimming pool, nestled in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, is taking part in the Journées du Patrimoine 2025. Join us on September 20 and 21 to discover a veritable jewel of Parisian Art Deco. [Read more]



Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris at the Musée du Basket of the French Basketball Federation
Are you a basketball fan? Then take advantage of the Journées du Patrimoine to discover the French Basketball Federation's museum space! On September 20 and 21, 2025, the sport takes center stage in this unusual little museum dedicated to the sport. [Read more]



Journées du Patrimoine 2025: visits and events at Maubuisson Abbey (95), the program
To mark the Journées du Patrimoine, Maubuisson Abbey is opening its doors to visitors on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September 2025. Discover the program at this historic Val d'Oise site. [Read more]



Heritage Days 2025 at the Grande Ecurie de Versailles (78), free tours!
The Académie Équestre de Versailles and the Versailles Campuses are opening the doors of the Grande Écurie at the Château de Versailles for the Heritage Days, on the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025. Click here to discover the program! [Read more]



Journées du Patrimoine 2025: pedal along the Seine à Vélo cultural route
For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, enjoy the culture of the Paris region by bike, along the Seine à Vélo cycle route, which links Paris to the sea. On the program, discover the surrounding area as if in an open-air art gallery. [Read more]



Journées du Patrimoine 2025: visit the Paris Opera dance school in Nanterre
Visit the dance school of the Opéra National de Paris, located in Nanterre (92), this Saturday, September 20, 2025, on the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine. [Read more]



Heritage Days 2025 in Saint-Rémy-les-Chevreuse (78): the program
In the heart of the Vallée de Chevreuse, a fascinating town invites you to discover its secrets and the illustrious inhabitants who have trodden its soil. For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, why not take a stroll through Saint-Rémy-les-Chevreuse? Here's what's in store for you! [Read more]



Heritage Days 2025 at La Briqueterie in Vitry-sur-Seine (94), exceptional visit
La Briqueterie de Vitry-sur-Seine is taking part in the Journées du Patrimoine on Saturday, September 20, 2025, and invites you to discover the activities of this national choreographic development center. Here's the program you can look forward to! [Read more]



Heritage Days 2025: discover the US Metro rowing club at Joinville-le-Pont (94)
During the 42nd edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, on September 20 and 21, 2025, discover an Ile-de-France rowing club over 90 years old! Join us in Joinville-le-Pont (94) to visit the US Métro. [Read more]
Looking for a more relaxed activity? Take a look at our other special selections.
Journées du Patrimoine 2025: the program in parks and gardens in Paris and the Île-de-France region
For this 42nd edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, we're taking you on a tour of the parks and gardens of Paris and the Île-de-France region. With guided tours and a breath of fresh air, you're in for a pleasant stroll this weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris and Île-de-France: gourmet spots to visit
France is also proud of its rich and varied cuisine, and its world-renowned culinary skills! On the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025, during the Journées du Patrimoine, celebrate this delicious heritage by discovering the gourmet spots of Paris and the Île-de-France region. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From September 20, 2025 to September 21, 2025