The Journées du Patrimoine are returning to the Paris region, bringing a wealth of cultural opportunities to every corner of Paris and Île-de-France for a weekend. This year, both one-day visitors and lifelong locals are getting ready to enjoy the 43rd edition, which promises plenty of discoveries.
This weekend of September 19–20, 2026, we’re on a mission to discover free tours, special activities, and exceptional openings inside fascinating venues of every kind. museums, monuments, major institutions, schools, châteaux, churches, fashion houses... It’s an invitation to explore Parisian heritage inside and out, to the delight of enthusiasts and the curious alike.
And right in Paris, the program is so rich that each district unfolds several ideas for special visits and unprecedented openings of venues usually closed to the public. The 15th arrondissement won’t be an exception and will proudly spotlight its treasures. Here, we dive into artist-friendly Paris with iconic workshops including that of sculptor Antoine Bourdelle, which houses a museum.
The 15th arrondissement is also home to some little-known nuggets that are well worth a visit. Find out more about this year's program in this Parisian district below! And stay tuned, as the page is updated with new announcements.
Heritage Days 2026: ESA's Paris headquarters opens its doors
Get ready to lift off for a weekend of exploration as Heritage Days return, September 19–20, 2026. Museums, grand townhouses and unusual venues will open free of charge for two days, inviting visitors to orbit around our historical treasures. This year, set course for the stars: the European Space Agency (ESA) headquarters will open its doors to the public. [Read more]
Special tours of the Pasteur Institute for Heritage Days 2026
Attention science enthusiasts: go behind the scenes at the Pasteur Institute for an exceptional weekend on September 19–20, 2026, as part of the Heritage Days in Paris! [Read more]
Explore La Ruche, the century-old artists' colony and its gardens during Heritage Days 2026.
Join Heritage Days on September 19 and 20, 2026, for a healthy dose of culture! Over an entire weekend, wander the capital in search of the secrets hidden within the city’s castles, museums, and monuments. A free odyssey that will lead you to lesser-known spots like La Ruche Seydoux, a landmark that has welcomed some of the greatest artists. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026: screenings at the Short Film Agency in Paris
For Heritage Days, the Short Film Agency, based in the 15th arrondissement, invites you to guided tours and other screenings on Sunday, September 20, 2026. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026: street art around Necker Hospital in Paris
The Necker–Enfants Malades Hospital in Paris will take part in Heritage Days on Saturday, September 19, 2026. It’s an opportunity to discover the special program waiting for us. [Read more]
European Heritage Days 2026: the lineup of activities at the Postal Museum in Paris
The Postal Museum (formerly the Post Office) opens its doors wide to visitors on the weekend of September 19–20, 2026, as part of Heritage Days 2026. Here's the program! [Read more]
Go behind the scenes of the public television networks this September for Heritage Days 2026.
On 19 and 20 September 2026, Maison France Télévisions will spotlight its history, its architecture, and the many professions that keep the public‑service channels on air every day. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026: A stroll through Cité Falguière, a hidden artistic treasure
Heritage Days 2026 unveil a hidden treasure: the Cité Falguière in Paris. Mark your calendars for September 19–20 for a unique voyage into the capital's artistic history during its 43rd edition. Discover the event program. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026 at the Bourdelle Museum in Paris: creative workshops and a concert on the programme!
What to do for the 2026 Heritage Days in the 15th arrondissement of Paris? Head to the Bourdelle Museum, which is offering a special family-friendly program for the weekend of September 19–20, 2026. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: guided tour of the Georges-Pompidou Hospital this Saturday
The European Heritage Days 2025 are fast approaching, on 19 and 20 September 2026! A chance to discover places that are often closed to the public, thanks to guided tours like the one at Georges Pompidou Hospital. Here’s the program! [Read more]
Journées du patrimoine 2026 : le programme du Théâtre Silvia Monfort à Paris
Heritage Days 2026: The Silvia Monfort Theatre unveils its program in Paris
Get a behind-the-scenes look at Théâtre Silvia Monfort in Paris’s 15th arrondissement for Heritage Days 2026 this Saturday, September 19. Note: reservations are mandatory. [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]
Dive into the heart of stained glass artistry for Heritage Days 2026 in Paris
La Maison du Vitrail takes us to the heart of a vibrant craft for the 2026 Heritage Days. Here is the schedule for this weekend, September 18–20, 2026. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From September 19, 2026 to September 20, 2026
Prices
Free
