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 exciting world of railways, 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 Europe's heritage treasures, without having to travel far from home!
But for the railway enthusiasts you’re, a quick hop on the Metro or the RER is child’s play! So take advantage of this festive weekend to roam across all of Île-de-France, uncovering the region’s railway heritage. Check out our picks of must-do outings for 19 and 20 September 2026.
Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: discovering the secrets and hidden places of the RATP
RATP participates in the new edition of Heritage Days with a voyage across the entire network, inviting you to discover the metro in a playful way. Activities, exclusive experiences, tours... See you at four corners of Paris on September 19 and 20, 2026! [Read more]
Simulator driving and a ride on a vintage bus: Heritage Days at the RATP House in Paris
The RATP House opens its doors to us on the occasion of the new, 43rd edition of Heritage Days, this weekend of September 19 and 20, 2026 in Paris. Don’t miss the chance to discover Urban Station, the headquarters of the Paris public transport network. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Montparnasse Station
Paris-Montparnasse Station opens the doors to its operations center this Saturday, September 19, 2026, for the Heritage Days celebrations. Reserve your seats without delay! [Read more]
Go behind the scenes of the Gare de Lyon restoration for Heritage Days 2026.
Gare de Lyon gets a facelift, and for the 2026 Heritage Days you can glimpse behind the scenes of its restoration on an exceptional tour. Mark your calendar for September 19, 2026 for this site tour. [Read more]
Go behind the scenes at Austerlitz Station for Paris’ Heritage Days 2026.
On the way to Austerlitz station for Heritage Days 2026 to discover a tantalizing program for September 19 and 20. Here’s the program! Online reservations will open in early September. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: uncover the secrets of Gare du Nord
Fancy visiting Gare du Nord? It’s on offer for the 42nd edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, taking place Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026. Here’s the program. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: an offbeat behind-the-scenes tour of Saint-Lazare railway station
For Heritage Days, Saint-Lazare Station pulls back the curtain on its behind‑the‑scenes spaces on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026, during guided and narrated tours (registration required). More details to come! [Read more]
European Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: A concert beneath the glass roof of Gare de Lest
A musical interlude is set to enchant travelers and curious visitors at Gare de l'Est for Heritage Days this Saturday, September 19, 2026. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2026 au Musée vivant du Chemin de fer (Ajecta) : le programme
Heritage Days 2026 at the Living Railway Museum (Ajecta): the program
On 19 and 20 September 2026, take advantage of the special rates offered for European Heritage Days to visit the Living Museum of the Railway in Longueville (77), where steam locomotives and vintage rolling stock bring more than 150 years of railway history to life. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2026: A lively weekend in Clichy, Hauts-de-Seine (92)
Heritage Days return this weekend, September 19–20, 2026, in Paris and Île-de-France. In Hauts-de-Seine, the city of Clichy (Clichy - La Garenne / Clichy-sur-Seine) unveils its schedule of tours and discoveries. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026 at Rambolitrain Museum: a visit and a family train ride
Do you know Rambolitrain? This quirky miniature-train museum is opening its doors on the weekend of September 19–20, 2026, for Heritage Days. Bring family or friends and discover this playful venue and its fascinating collections, free of charge. [Read more]
Discover the 2026 Heritage Days program in Bourg-la-Reine, Hauts-de-Seine (92).
Heritage Days are back in Paris and Île-de-France on 19 and 20 September 2026. It’s a chance to rediscover Bourg-la-Reine, in the Hauts-de-Seine department, where a full programme of tours and activities awaits. [Read more]
Visit to Bobigny’s former deportation station (93) for the 2026 Heritage Days
Originally, it was a standard railway station. It was transformed for 13 months into a camp of horror. The former deportation station at Bobigny, a relic of World War II, is open for visits during Heritage Days on the weekend of September 19–20, 2026. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2026: events at the Urban Transport Museum in Chelles (77)
The Urban Transport Museum in Chelles is opening its doors to the public free of charge for Heritage Days this weekend, September 19–20, 2026. Come and explore more than 70 transport vehicles dating from 1863 to the present as part of a special program. [Read more]
Saint-Denis reveals its secrets and treasures for Heritage Days 2026
The city of Saint-Denis is undoubtedly one of the most captivating in Seine-Saint-Denis, as proof comes from its numerous sites to visit during the new edition of Heritage Days, on September 19–20, 2026. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026 in Rosny Rail, the Seine-Saint-Denis train museum
Do you know the Rosny-sous-Bois Train Museum? For Heritage Days, the Rosny Rail Museum is opening its doors for free on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026, for a journey into the heart of railway history. Ready to climb aboard? [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From September 19, 2026 to September 20, 2026
Prices
Free
