To each his own for the Journées du Patrimoine. This key event in the cultural calendar takes over Paris and the surrounding region every September, offering a weekend packed with exciting discoveries, free tours,unusual events andexceptional openings.
For this event, venues of all kinds throw themselves into the spirit. Whether it’s must-see museums, little-known monuments, historic castles, or flagship institutions, each edition unfolds a wide program of outings and tips. All passions are represented there: art, history, fashion, craft, culinary delights, medicine, and much more.
A note to music lovers: the Heritage Days also pulse to a vibrant musical lineup. Conservatories, operas, performance venues, and even museums invite us to this 43rd edition scheduled for the weekend of September 19 and 20, 2026. In addition, concerts are planned at some venues open for the Heritage Days. If you want to experience this grand musical rendezvous, we’re sharing the programs here that should delight the melomaniacs! Follow the guide!



Heritage Days 2026: tour the costume and set-design workshops at the Opéra Bastille in Paris
The Opéra Bastille in Paris invites you to explore its backstage areas through exceptional tours on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026, as part of the new edition of Heritage Days. [Read more]



Heritage Days 2026: Following in Serge Gainsbourg’s footsteps at the Gainsbourg House
In Paris, the Gainsbourg House offers a window into the life and work of Serge Gainsbourg for Heritage Days on September 19 and 20, 2026. Part historic home, part collection of personal objects and museum space, the visit brings you up close to the artist’s universe. [Read more]



Discover Hôtel Gouthière and its conservatory for the 2026 Heritage Days
The European Heritage Days 2026, which will be held on 19 and 20 September, will also spotlight hidden, little-known corners of Paris, including the elegant Hôtel Gouthière — an 18th-century pavilion imagined by the royal ciseleur-doreur Pierre Gouthière and today transformed into the Hector Berlioz Conservatory. [Read more]



This manor in Île-de-France will only open to visitors during Heritage Days 2026.
In Avon, Seine-et-Marne, the Manoir de Bel Ébat will open its doors for Heritage Days 2026, held on the weekend of September 19–20. [Read more]



Heritage Days 2026: a tour through the heart of music at the Philharmonie de Paris
The Philharmonie de Paris, the capital’s music museum, will take part in Heritage Days this weekend, September 19–20, 2026. Music lovers and musicians of all kinds, don’t miss this special visit! [Read more]



Heritage Days 2026 at the Pina Bausch Conservatory in Montreuil: the program
The European Heritage Days 2026 roll in on September 19 and 20, packed with surprises… and well-hidden treasures! Head to Montreuil (93) to swing open the doors of the Pina Bausch Conservatoire, a metal-clad 1970s icon that’s just undergone a facelift. An arty gem to explore without restraint! [Read more]



Heritage Days 2026 at La Seine Musicale (92): a musical stroll!
The Seine Musicale takes part in Heritage Days 2026 and, true to itself, treats us to a musical stroll. Join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026. [Read more]



Heritage Days 2026 at Pavillon Baltard: film-concert and auction
Le Pavillon Baltard participates in the 43rd Journées du Patrimoine with a varied program to be explored for free on Saturday, September 19, 2026. An exceptional opportunity to discover the former Halle de Paris, now located in Nogent-sur-Marne (94)! [Read more]



Heritage Days 2026: a music-filled Sunday at the Maurice Ravel House-Museum (78)
Heading to the Yvelines for Heritage Days, a department teeming with treasures to discover!
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the Maurice Ravel House-Museum invites you into the composer’s musical universe.
Here is the program for the day. [Read more]



Journées du Patrimoine 2026: circus arts, a medieval encampment and concerts at Domaine des Macarons de Réau
The Domaine des Macarons de Réau welcomes you to a delicious weekend on September 19–20, 2026, for Heritage Days. On the program: medieval animations, pony rides, wooden games, and even concerts! [Read more]



Circus workshops, a craft market and vintage cars for Heritage Days at Château Arribas
Ready for two days of adventure? The European Heritage Days 2026, on September 19 and 20, open free access to historic and offbeat sites across Île-de-France. Among them, Château Arribas, known as Disneyland Paris’s official glassblowers’ home, has a whole lineup of activities in store for visitors. [Read more]



Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: visit the offbeat Saint-Jean-l'Évangéliste-de-Montmartre Church
European Heritage Days are the perfect chance to discover the treasures tucked away in the capital’s museums, buildings and monuments! Head to Saint-Jean-l'Évangéliste-de-Montmartre Church for an organ recital on the weekend of September 19–20, 2026. A unique opportunity to discover this remarkable structure perched on Montmartre Hill. [Read more]



Heritage Days 2026: guided tour and organ recital at Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais Church
The Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais Church in Paris invites us to spend a special weekend for the Heritage Days 2026. Join us on September 19 and 20 to discover this monument. [Read more]



Heritage Days 2026: Classic car exhibition at the Château de Maisons-Laffitte (78)
On the occasion of Heritage Days, come discover the magnificent Château de Maisons-Laffitte, built for King Louis XIV, on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026, in Yvelines! A wonderful chance to explore this treasure of Île-de-France’s local heritage! [Read more]



Concerts, workshops and tours: Heritage Days 2026 program at the Zadkine Museum
For Heritage Days 2026, the Zadkine Museum is opening its doors free of charge: mark your calendars for September 19 and 20, 2026, to enjoy a stroll through the heart of art. Here are the activities awaiting you. [Read more]



Concerts and Exhibition at the Irish Cultural Centre: the Heritage Days 2026 lineup
Heritage Days 2026 take place on September 19 and 20! This year, the Irish Cultural Centre invites you to guided tours of the Saint-Patrick Chapel, as well as concerts. Discover the weekend’s detailed program. [Read more]



Heritage Days 2026: tour and concert at the Polish Library and in its hidden museums
The Polish Library in Paris will participate in European Heritage Days on Saturday, September 19, 2026. It’s a chance to discover this little-known landmark in the capital, along with its three intimate museums: the Adam Mickiewicz Museum, the Biegas Museum, and the Frédéric Chopin Salon. Here’s the program! [Read more]



Concerts, tours and workshops at the Bourdelle Museum: Paris prepares for the Heritage Days weekend 2026
To mark this edition of Heritage Days, the Bourdelle Museum in Paris presents a charming program that invites you to discover its finest treasures on September 19 and 20, 2026. [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]
Dates and Opening Time
From September 19, 2026 to September 20, 2026
Prices
Free