Heritage Days 2026: at the heart of Parisian cemeteries — must-see tours.

Published by Rizhlaine de Sortiraparis, Cécile de Sortiraparis · Photos by Manon de Sortiraparis · Updated on July 1, 2026 at 08:05 p.m.
Parisian cemeteries are also revealing their secrets during Heritage Days. Here are the tours and activities awaiting you in the cemeteries for this weekend of September 19–20, 2026.

The Journées du Patrimoine return to Paris for a 43rd edition that promises to be even more exciting. Over a weekend, the general public is invited to enjoy a multitude of free tours, exceptional openings, and special activities at the fascinating sites that make up our heritage. A wonderful opportunity to explore Paris from every angle. Between monuments, museums, churches, castles, or major institutions, many venues are ready to welcome you, letting us roam the capital in ways we rarely get to do. 

The Parisian cemeteries are also taking part in the Journées du Patrimoine. Between funerary art, the graves of illustrious personalities, landscaping and historical references, necropolises fascinate their visitors in many ways, and also contribute tothe heritage of the city of Paris.

Here is the lineup waiting for you at the heart of these places of remembrance, the silent witnesses to History. Through guided tours conducted with respect, you’ll uncover the fascinating anecdotes and gripping secrets held by the cemeteries of the capital. The page is updated as announcements come in; stay tuned to discover more programs for this 43rd edition scheduled for the weekend of September 19–20, 2026.

The 2026 Heritage Days program in Paris's cemeteries

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Practical information

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

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    Free

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