Journées du Patrimoine 2023: stations and trains to visit for railway enthusiasts

Published by La Rédac · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Published on September 16th, 2023 at 05:51 p.m.
Trains and stations fascinate young and old alike! If that's your case, you're in luck: many railway sites can be visited on September 16 and 17, 2023, during the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days).

In Monopoly, if you own the Gare Montparnasse, the Gare de Lyon, the Gare du Nord and the Gare Saint-Lazare, you've got yourself a pretty penny! And during the Journées du Patrimoine, when you visit these four places and discover all their secrets, you get richer... In knowledge.

If you love trains, stations and the whole fascinating railway world, we've got some good news for you. During the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), the general public can enjoy a wide range of railway-related activities and tours.

You've never heard of the Journées du Patrimoine? This European cultural event is one of the highlights of the autumn season! Every year, tens of thousands of monuments, businesses, museums, churches, historic buildings, parks, gardens and other places of interest open their doors to visitors. It's a great opportunity to discover some of our heritage without having to travel far from home!

But for you ferrovipathes, a trip on the metro or RER is just a formality! So take advantage of this festive weekend to travel the length and breadth of theÎle-de-France region, and discover the region's railway heritage. Discover our selection of not-to-be-missed outings on September 16 and 17, 2023.

Outings for train lovers in Paris and the Ile-de-France region:

Visuel actualités - gare MontparnasseVisuel actualités - gare MontparnasseVisuel actualités - gare MontparnasseVisuel actualités - gare Montparnasse Journées du Patrimoine 2023: take a behind-the-scenes look at the Gare Montparnasse in Paris
The Gare Paris - Montparnasse is opening the doors of its operations center on September 16, 2023, to mark the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days). [Read more]

Visuel Paris Gare de l'EstVisuel Paris Gare de l'EstVisuel Paris Gare de l'EstVisuel Paris Gare de l'Est Journées du Patrimoine 2023 in Paris: discover the miniature networks under the Gare de l'Est railway station
The Journées du Patrimoine return on Saturday and Sunday, September 16 and 17, 2023, with a host of not-to-be-missed events in Paris and the Île-de-France region. If you're looking for the unusual, head for the Gare de l'Est, where special guided tours await you. [Read more]

Journées du Patrimoine 2023 à la gare d'Austerlitz : Visite d'une locomotive de 1933Journées du Patrimoine 2023 à la gare d'Austerlitz : Visite d'une locomotive de 1933Journées du Patrimoine 2023 à la gare d'Austerlitz : Visite d'une locomotive de 1933Journées du Patrimoine 2023 à la gare d'Austerlitz : Visite d'une locomotive de 1933 Journées du Patrimoine 2023 at Gare d'Austerlitz: Visit a 1933 locomotive
Tchou tchou! Head to the Gare d'Austerlitz for the Journées du Patrimoine 2023 (Heritage Days 2023) on September 16 and 17. [Read more]

Journées du Patrimoine 2023 à l'Union internationale des Chemins de Fer à ParisJournées du Patrimoine 2023 à l'Union internationale des Chemins de Fer à ParisJournées du Patrimoine 2023 à l'Union internationale des Chemins de Fer à ParisJournées du Patrimoine 2023 à l'Union internationale des Chemins de Fer à Paris Heritage Days 2023 at the International Union of Railways in Paris
The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) will be held on the weekend of September 16 and 17, 2023 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region. For railway enthusiasts, it's a chance to visit the headquarters of the International Union of Railways. [Read more]

Balade sur la Petite Ceinture du 18e : le Hasard Ludique et la Recyclerie, les incontournablesBalade sur la Petite Ceinture du 18e : le Hasard Ludique et la Recyclerie, les incontournablesBalade sur la Petite Ceinture du 18e : le Hasard Ludique et la Recyclerie, les incontournablesBalade sur la Petite Ceinture du 18e : le Hasard Ludique et la Recyclerie, les incontournables Journées du Patrimoine 2023: an unusual writing workshop at Hasard Ludique in Paris
Le Hasard Ludique welcomes us on September 16 and 17, 2023, for the Journées du Patrimoine, for unusual cultural workshops. [Read more]

Visuels Paris - transport - train - sncf - rerVisuels Paris - transport - train - sncf - rerVisuels Paris - transport - train - sncf - rerVisuels Paris - transport - train - sncf - rer Journées du Patrimoine 2023 at SNCF: the program of visits and events in Paris
The Journées du Patrimoine return to Paris and the Île-de-France region on the weekends of September 16 and 17, 2023. For rail enthusiasts, we've got the SNCF's program of visits and events for you in Paris. [Read more]

Visuel Paris, vue Courtyard Paris Gare de LyonVisuel Paris, vue Courtyard Paris Gare de LyonVisuel Paris, vue Courtyard Paris Gare de LyonVisuel Paris, vue Courtyard Paris Gare de Lyon Heritage Days 2023 at Gare de Lyon in Paris: visit the Clock Tower!
For the Journées du Patrimoine in Paris, the Gare de Lyon invites you to explore the secrets of the Horloge Tower for this exceptional weekend of September 16 and 17, 2023. [Read more]

Paris : la Gare du Nord rénovée d'ici 2023Paris : la Gare du Nord rénovée d'ici 2023Paris : la Gare du Nord rénovée d'ici 2023Paris : la Gare du Nord rénovée d'ici 2023 Journées du Patrimoine 2023 in Paris: the program at Gare du Nord
Want to visit the Gare du Nord? It's possible with the 40th edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, taking place on Saturday and Sunday, September 16 and 17, 2023! [Read more]

Visuel Paris Gare Saint LazareVisuel Paris Gare Saint LazareVisuel Paris Gare Saint LazareVisuel Paris Gare Saint Lazare Heritage Days 2023 in Paris: an unusual behind-the-scenes tour of Saint-Lazare station
For the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), the Gare Saint-Lazare will be revealing its behind-the-scenes secrets on Saturday and Sunday, September 16 and 17, 2023, during guided tours (available on registration). [Read more]

Musée des Transports UrbainsMusée des Transports UrbainsMusée des Transports UrbainsMusée des Transports Urbains Heritage Days 2023 at the Musée des Transports Urbains in Chelles (77)
The Musée des Transports Urbains, located in Chelles, is opening its doors to visitors free of charge, on the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine, on September 16 and 17, 2023. Come and discover over 70 transport vehicles dating from 1863 to the present day. [Read more]

Corbeil EssonnesCorbeil EssonnesCorbeil EssonnesCorbeil Essonnes Heritage Days 2023: visits and events planned in Corbeil-Essonnes (91)
There's no shortage of great places to go out in Corbeil-Essonnes this Heritage Days weekend! Discover the places to visit on September 16 and 17, 2023. [Read more]

La Basilique Saint-Denis et sa nécropole royaleLa Basilique Saint-Denis et sa nécropole royaleLa Basilique Saint-Denis et sa nécropole royaleLa Basilique Saint-Denis et sa nécropole royale Heritage Days 2023: many fascinating places to discover in Saint-Denis (93)
Saint-Denis is surely one of the most captivating towns in Seine-Saint-Denis: the proof is in the many sites to visit during the Heritage Days on September 16 and 17, 2023. [Read more]

train rosny railtrain rosny railtrain rosny railtrain rosny rail Heritage Days 2023 at Rosny Rail (93): discover the Seine-Saint-Denis train museum
Do you know the Musée du train in Rosny-sous-Bois? For the Journées du Patrimoine, the Musée Rosny Rail is opening its doors free of charge on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 September 2023 for a journey to the heart of railroad history! [Read more]

Journées du Patrimoine à Bourg-la-Reine dans les Hauts-de-Seine (92) : les visites au programmeJournées du Patrimoine à Bourg-la-Reine dans les Hauts-de-Seine (92) : les visites au programmeJournées du Patrimoine à Bourg-la-Reine dans les Hauts-de-Seine (92) : les visites au programmeJournées du Patrimoine à Bourg-la-Reine dans les Hauts-de-Seine (92) : les visites au programme Heritage Days in Bourg-la-Reine, Hauts-de-Seine (92): visits on the program
The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) are back in Paris and Île-de-France on the weekend of September 16 and 17, 2023. It's the perfect opportunity to re(discover) the town of Bourg-la-Reine, located in the Hauts-de-Seine department, where a great program of visits and events awaits you! [Read more]

Journées du Patrimoine 2023 à Châtillon (92)Journées du Patrimoine 2023 à Châtillon (92)Journées du Patrimoine 2023 à Châtillon (92)Journées du Patrimoine 2023 à Châtillon (92) Journées du Patrimoine 2023 in Châtillon (92): the detailed program for this year's event
On the weekend of September 16 and 17, 2023, the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) will be held once again. The town of Châtillon, in the Hauts-de-Seine region of France, is delighted to unveil its programme of cultural visits and events! [Read more]

Musée RambolitrainMusée RambolitrainMusée RambolitrainMusée Rambolitrain Heritage Days 2023 at the Rambolitrain museum: fun tour and bucolic train ride
Have you heard of Rambolitrain? This unusual model train museum will be opening its doors on September 16 and 17, 2023, to coincide with the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days). With family or friends, come and discover this fun place and its fascinating collections, free of charge. [Read more]

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Dates and Opening Time
From September 16th, 2023 to September 17th, 2023

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