Heritage Days 2026: what to see in Paris’s 18th arrondissement?

Published by Cécile de Sortiraparis, Rizhlaine de Sortiraparis · Photos by Laurent de Sortiraparis · Updated on June 26, 2026 at 06:49 p.m.
What’s on the agenda for Heritage Days 2026 in Paris’s 18th arrondissement? Free tours, special openings, quirky activities — here’s the lineup waiting for you this weekend of September 19–20, 2026.

The Journées du Patrimoine land in Paris and its surrounding region for a 43rd edition, this weekend of 19 and 20 September 2026. This essential cultural rendezvous invites us to quest for our most fascinating treasures, with free tours of must-see sites, discoveries of little-known spots and exceptional openings of venues usually closed to the public. Often, a slate of activities and workshops for young and old awaits at participating addresses. In the 18th arrondissement, it’s a chance to spend a weekend rich in discoveries.

This district with a thousand faces has plenty of surprises in store, from the picturesque landscapes of the Butte Montmartre to the vibrant energy of its working-class neighborhoods. From the iconic Sacré-Cœur to the Jardins Renoir, via artist studios and cemeteries of illustrious residents, the 18th arrondissement of Paris continues to astonish us.

On the occasion of the Heritage Days, we take the opportunity to wander this eclectic neighborhood from end to end, rediscovering its most famous treasures and uncovering its best-hidden secrets. Discover the program waiting for you for the 43rd edition! And stay tuned, the page is updated as new announcements come in!

The tours on the program for the 2026 Heritage Days in Paris’s 18th arrondissement:

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Not far from Montmartre’s hill lies a genuine artists’ city, the largest in Europe! During Heritage Days, we go to discover this astonishing, inspiration-filled place in the heart of Paris’s 18th arrondissement, this weekend of September 19–20, 2026. Here’s what’s in store for you. [Read more]

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Want to join a nice stroll and learn more about Montmartre and its surroundings? Then take part in these guided tours for Heritage Days on Saturday, September 19, 2025. Ready to discover the secrets of the famous hill? [Read more]

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Les Journées du Patrimoine are the perfect chance to uncover the treasures tucked away in the museums, buildings and monuments of our beautiful capital. Head to the Église Saint-Jean-l'Évangéliste-de-Montmartre for an organ recital on Saturday, 19 September and Sunday, 20 September 2026! [Read more]

Les 10 femmes en or de la cérémonie d'ouvertureLes 10 femmes en or de la cérémonie d'ouvertureLes 10 femmes en or de la cérémonie d'ouvertureLes 10 femmes en or de la cérémonie d'ouverture Journées du Patrimoine 2026: the golden statues from the Paris 2024 Olympics to be seen at Porte de la Chapelle
The “Women in Gold” of the Paris 2024 Olympics are in the spotlight at Porte de la Chapelle for Heritage Days, on September 19–20, 2026. This guided walk retraces the history of the ten golden statues and the great female figures they celebrate. [Read more]

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In Montmartre, Heritage Days are the occasion to rediscover one of the Butte’s most emblematic museums, on September 19 and 20, 2026. The Musée de Montmartre is lining up a special weekend program focused on its history, its collections, and its unique setting. [Read more]

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Perched above Montmartre, the Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur stands as one of Paris's emblematic landmarks. For Heritage Days, this distinctive site will unveil its secrets over the weekend of September 19–20, 2026. [Read more]

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The European Heritage Days offer some great tours in Paris and Île-de-France. So take this chance to visit the studio of artist Endre Rozsda in the 18th arrondissement during this exceptional weekend of September 19–20, 2026! [Read more]

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From September 19, 2026 to September 20, 2026

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    Prices
    Free

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