What to visit in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris for the Journées du Patrimoine? This not-to-be-missed September event is coming to the Paris region once again for its 42nd edition on the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025. For the occasion, numerous cultural sites, monuments, museums, major institutions and other treasures of our heritage invite us to discover their secrets through a program of free visits, events andexceptional openings. Enthusiasts and the curious alike are sure to seize the opportunity to explore every nook and cranny of Paris.
So, what can you do in the 2nd arrondissement for the Journées du Patrimoine? This district of the capital, with its eclectic architecture, is brimming with well-known and little-known nuggets that are well worth a visit. Here, we're at the crossroads between the Paris of yesteryear, with its historic charm, and the capital's art de vivre, for which it's famous the world over.
The 2nd arrondissement is a great place to live, between the iconic rue Montorgueuil and the sublime façades of rue Réaumur. Set out to discover its treasures through the various programs planned for the Journées du Patrimoine in Paris. And stay tuned, as the page is updated with new announcements!
Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: the Institut national d'histoire de l'art and its library (INHA)
To mark the 42nd Journées du Patrimoine, the Institut national d'histoire de l'art invites you to discover a range of free tours and events for the whole family on the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025. An opportunity to discover a building usually reserved for students and researchers. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: the Théâtre national de l'Opéra Comique's family program
Lovers of comedy and opera will gather at the Théâtre national de l'Opéra Comique for the 42nd edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, held on September 20 and 21, 2025. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: go behind the scenes at La Gaîté Lyrique
La Gaîté Lyrique goes behind the scenes for the latest edition of the Journées du Patrimoine in Paris. On September 20, 2025, you're invited to discover the history of the Gaîté Lyrique through a series of guided tours (available on reservation only). [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025: guided tours of the Grand Rex in Paris
On the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, the Grand Rex invites you to go behind the scenes on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21. Behind the scenes, anecdotes, you'll find out all about this legendary Paris cinema on the Grands Boulevards. Reserve your tickets now! [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: rediscover the Tour Jean-Sans-Peur
Discover the medieval world of the Tour Jean-Sans-Peur during the Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris on the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025. An opportunity to conquer this vestige of the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy through a special program! [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025: visit the BNF Richelieu historic site in Paris
The Richelieu site of the Bibliothèque Nationale de France opens its historic doors to you on the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine, September 20 and 21, 2025. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From September 20, 2025 to September 21, 2025
Prices
Free
