Heritage Days 2026: the can't-miss picks in Seine-Saint-Denis (93)

Published by La rédaction de Sortiraparis · Photos by Cécile de Sortiraparis · Updated on June 26, 2026 at 01:18 p.m.
Heritage Days unveil a rich program in Seine-Saint-Denis this Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, 2026. The Seine-Saint-Denis department will throw open the doors of its factories and century-old buildings. Discover the can't-miss tips for this edition.

These Heritage Days 2026 are set to be as exceptional as ever: across France, a grand celebration is taking shape for Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September 2026. Thousands of monuments, museums, historic sites and performance venues will throw open their doors to the public.

In Seine-Saint-Denis, the department's businesses, monuments and museums reveal their secrets and their environmentally-friendly architecture!

With 88 historic buildings, some of them listed, the Seine-Saint-Denis département offers a broad panorama ofindustrial architecture. In recent decades, a number of disused buildings have been given a new lease of life. The Journées du Patrimoine are an opportunity to celebrate the renaissance of Seine-Saint-Denis' heritage , with guided tours of carefully preserved sites.

Thanks to the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days ), you can discover historical treasures close to home, free of charge. It's an opportunity not to be missed to visit places usually closed to the public, or to learn more about our region and its history. In Île-de-France, over 1,500 heritage sites are taking part in this open weekend. What's more, these sites are often free of charge during the event: now's the time to take advantage!

The gems to discover during Heritage Days in Seine-Saint-Denis:

Journées du Patrimoine 2022 à l'aéroport Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle : simulateur de vol et visitesJournées du Patrimoine 2022 à l'aéroport Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle : simulateur de vol et visitesJournées du Patrimoine 2022 à l'aéroport Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle : simulateur de vol et visitesJournées du Patrimoine 2022 à l'aéroport Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle : simulateur de vol et visites Heritage Days 2026: visit Paris's Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle Airport.
For Heritage Days 2026 in Seine-Saint-Denis (93), how about discovering France’s first airport? Yes indeed, Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle Airport will host guided tours for this edition. [Read more]

Mémorial de la Shoah de DrancyMémorial de la Shoah de DrancyMémorial de la Shoah de DrancyMémorial de la Shoah de Drancy Heritage Days 2026: tour and activities at the Drancy Shoah Memorial
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the Shoah Memorial in Drancy will take part in Heritage Days with a special, free program for everyone. [Read more]

La Basilique Saint-Denis et sa nécropole royaleLa Basilique Saint-Denis et sa nécropole royaleLa Basilique Saint-Denis et sa nécropole royaleLa Basilique Saint-Denis et sa nécropole royale (Re)discover the necropolis of the kings of France and its medieval garden during Heritage Days 2026.
The Basilica of Saint-Denis, renowned for housing France’s royal necropolis, unveils a rich lineup for the 2026 Heritage Days. An organ concert, activities, and even special tours of its medieval garden — here’s what to expect on September 19 and 20, 2026. [Read more]

Visuels musée et monument - musée air espaceVisuels musée et monument - musée air espaceVisuels musée et monument - musée air espaceVisuels musée et monument - musée air espace Heritage Days 2026 at the Air and Space Museum in Le Bourget (93)
Take a voyage to the stars during Heritage Days with the exceptional workshops at the Museum of Air and Space. On September 19 and 20, 2026, the Bourget Museum invites you to take part in unprecedented happenings around its collections. [Read more]

Cité du Cinéma Saint Denis  - E3BB303B D51E 4F0E 8DCD 6C6EBF5A5AADCité du Cinéma Saint Denis  - E3BB303B D51E 4F0E 8DCD 6C6EBF5A5AADCité du Cinéma Saint Denis  - E3BB303B D51E 4F0E 8DCD 6C6EBF5A5AADCité du Cinéma Saint Denis  - E3BB303B D51E 4F0E 8DCD 6C6EBF5A5AAD La Cité du Cinéma kicks off its grand inauguration weekend for the 2026 Heritage Days.
Quiet on set… and off we go for a visit! The Cité du Cinéma is opening its doors in Saint-Denis for the European Heritage Days, with free activities on 19 and 20 September 2026. [Read more]

Mémorial ancienne gare de déportation de Bobigny (93)Mémorial ancienne gare de déportation de Bobigny (93)Mémorial ancienne gare de déportation de Bobigny (93)Mémorial ancienne gare de déportation de Bobigny (93) Journées du Patrimoine 2026 : a tour of the former deportation railway station in Bobigny (93)
The former Bobigny deportation station opens for the 3rd Heritage Days. Discover a once-classic station that, for 13 months, was transformed into a camp of horror—the departure point for 22,407 people transferred from Drancy to Auschwitz. Little altered, the site still bears the scars of 1944. [Read more]

Archéosite Neuilly-sur-MarneArchéosite Neuilly-sur-MarneArchéosite Neuilly-sur-MarneArchéosite Neuilly-sur-Marne Heritage Days 2026: activities and tours of the Archéosite at Haute-Île Park (93)
As every year, Heritage Days 2026 return on the third weekend of September. Attention archaeology buffs: the Archéosite of the Parc de la Haute-Île, in Neuilly-sur-Marne (93), is opening its doors to you! [Read more]

Les puces de Saint-Ouen 2023Les puces de Saint-Ouen 2023Les puces de Saint-Ouen 2023Les puces de Saint-Ouen 2023 A tour to uncover the secrets of the Saint-Ouen Flea Market during Heritage Days 2026
Saint-Ouen's Flea Market is the offbeat hub of these Heritage Days 2026. Meet us in the den of thrifting and vintage on September 19, 2026, to discover the treasures of the antique dealers and their artsy surroundings! [Read more]

Réserves du Musée des arts et Métiers à Saint-Denis (93)Réserves du Musée des arts et Métiers à Saint-Denis (93)Réserves du Musée des arts et Métiers à Saint-Denis (93)Réserves du Musée des arts et Métiers à Saint-Denis (93) Heritage Days 2026: in the heart of the Musée des Arts et Métiers' reserves in Saint-Denis (93)
On the occasion of Heritage Days, the Museum of Arts and Crafts opens the doors to its storerooms in Saint-Denis (93) this Saturday, September 19, 2026. More than 80,000 objects are catalogued, restored and preserved there since 1994. Note: registration is mandatory! [Read more]

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 au Conservatoire Pina Bausch (93)Journées du Patrimoine 2025 au Conservatoire Pina Bausch (93)Journées du Patrimoine 2025 au Conservatoire Pina Bausch (93)Journées du Patrimoine 2025 au Conservatoire Pina Bausch (93) Heritage Days 2026 at the Pina Bausch Conservatory, a music and dance school in Montreuil (93)
The European Heritage Days 2026, scheduled for September 19 and 20, unveil a slate of unusual venues, including the Pina Bausch Conservatory in Montreuil (93), a 1970s architectural gem. A chance to rediscover this recently renovated metallic jewel! [Read more]

Journées du Patrimoine 2022 : sur les pas de Georges Méliès à MontreuilJournées du Patrimoine 2022 : sur les pas de Georges Méliès à MontreuilJournées du Patrimoine 2022 : sur les pas de Georges Méliès à MontreuilJournées du Patrimoine 2022 : sur les pas de Georges Méliès à Montreuil Heritage Days 2026: A stroll in the footsteps of Georges Méliès in Montreuil (93)
On the occasion of the 2026 Heritage Days, this coming Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September, the town of Montreuil invites you to discover the cinema pioneer Georges Méliès, through a stroll through the streets of the town where his talent first blossomed. [Read more]

Cinéma : Les Labos Éclair d'Épinay-sur-Seine exceptionnellement ouverts au publicCinéma : Les Labos Éclair d'Épinay-sur-Seine exceptionnellement ouverts au publicCinéma : Les Labos Éclair d'Épinay-sur-Seine exceptionnellement ouverts au publicCinéma : Les Labos Éclair d'Épinay-sur-Seine exceptionnellement ouverts au public Heritage Days 2026 at L'Abominable, the site of the former Éclair laboratories in Épinay-sur-Seine
Are you into cinema? Take advantage of Heritage Days on Sunday, September 20, 2026, to tour the shared film laboratory L'Abominable, housed in the former Éclair laboratories in Épinay-sur-Seine. [Read more]

Archives Nationales de PierrefitteArchives Nationales de PierrefitteArchives Nationales de PierrefitteArchives Nationales de Pierrefitte Heritage Days 2026 at the National Archives of Saint-Denis (formerly Pierrefitte-sur-Seine) (93)
On the occasion of Heritage Days, come and discover how the National Archives operate in Saint-Denis (in the former Pierrefitte territory), Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026. Behind-the-scenes areas that are usually closed—don't miss it! [Read more]

Institut national du Patrimoine (93)Institut national du Patrimoine (93)Institut national du Patrimoine (93)Institut national du Patrimoine (93) Journées du Patrimoine 2026: the program at the National Institute of Heritage in Aubervilliers (93)
Discover a major French grande école that sits at the heart of culture, and an architecturally distinctive building, by visiting the National Institute of Heritage in Aubervilliers. Open doors are planned for September 19, 2026, as part of the 43rd Heritage Days. [Read more]

Rosny-Rail - nos photosRosny-Rail - nos photosRosny-Rail - nos photosRosny-Rail - nos photos Heritage Days 2026 in Rosny Rail (93): discover the Seine-Saint-Denis train museum
Are you familiar with the Rosny-sous-Bois Train Museum? For Heritage Days, the Rosny Rail Museum will open its doors free of charge on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026, inviting you on a journey to the heart of railway history! [Read more]

City-by-city program for Heritage Days in Seine-Saint-Denis:

Erwin Wurm - Tomorrow yes : l'exposition gratuite à la galerie Thaddaeus Ropac, à Pantin (93)Erwin Wurm - Tomorrow yes : l'exposition gratuite à la galerie Thaddaeus Ropac, à Pantin (93)Erwin Wurm - Tomorrow yes : l'exposition gratuite à la galerie Thaddaeus Ropac, à Pantin (93)Erwin Wurm - Tomorrow yes : l'exposition gratuite à la galerie Thaddaeus Ropac, à Pantin (93) Heritage Days 2026 in Pantin (93): tours and activities to discover
The weekend of September 19–20, 2026, the Heritage Days are marking their annual edition with a host of tours, activities, and discoveries to enjoy in Paris and the Île-de-France region: check out the program around Pantin in Seine-Saint-Denis! [Read more]

Noisy-le-GrandNoisy-le-GrandNoisy-le-GrandNoisy-le-Grand Heritage Days 2026 in Noisy-le-Grand (93): discovering the city’s treasures
As part of the 43rd Heritage Days, from September 19 to 20, 2026, discover or rediscover the city of Noisy-le-Grand and its iconic monuments through a special program. [Read more]

Archéosite Neuilly-sur-MarneArchéosite Neuilly-sur-MarneArchéosite Neuilly-sur-MarneArchéosite Neuilly-sur-Marne Heritage Days 2026: Places to discover in Neuilly-sur-Marne (93)
Want to discover fascinating places near you? Take advantage of Heritage Days on September 19–20, 2026 to visit Neuilly-sur-Marne's points of interest. [Read more]

La CourneuveLa CourneuveLa CourneuveLa Courneuve Heritage Days 2026 in La Courneuve (93): an industrial heritage to discover
For the 43rd European Heritage Days, this Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, 2026, rediscover Île-de-France and its unique heritage. In Seine-Saint-Denis, guided tours reveal the heritage of La Courneuve. [Read more]

Journées du Patrimoine à Epinay-sur-Seine (93) : un vaste programme de visites et d'animationsJournées du Patrimoine à Epinay-sur-Seine (93) : un vaste programme de visites et d'animationsJournées du Patrimoine à Epinay-sur-Seine (93) : un vaste programme de visites et d'animationsJournées du Patrimoine à Epinay-sur-Seine (93) : un vaste programme de visites et d'animations Heritage Days 2026 in Epinay-sur-Seine (93): the schedule of tours and activities
For the Heritage Days across Île-de-France, the town of Épinay-sur-Seine is lining up an engaging program of tours and activities. Discover the treasures of this Seine-Saint-Denis municipality during this exceptional weekend, September 19–20, 2026. [Read more]

Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen : le port du masque bientôt obligatoire dans les allées ?Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen : le port du masque bientôt obligatoire dans les allées ?Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen : le port du masque bientôt obligatoire dans les allées ?Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen : le port du masque bientôt obligatoire dans les allées ? Heritage Days 2026 in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine (93): (re)discover the city home to the famous Flea Market
The weekend of Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September 2026, Heritage Days invite you to thrilling discoveries, a multitude of tours, and above all a fresh eye on Parisian and Île-de-France heritage, notably around Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine in Seine-Saint-Denis. [Read more]

Mémorial de l'ancienne gare de déportation de Bobigny, nos photosMémorial de l'ancienne gare de déportation de Bobigny, nos photosMémorial de l'ancienne gare de déportation de Bobigny, nos photosMémorial de l'ancienne gare de déportation de Bobigny, nos photos Journées du Patrimoine 2026 à Bobigny (93) : the city’s program
This year, the Heritage Days fall on the weekend of September 19–20, 2026: in the Seine-Saint-Denis department, the city of Bobigny will participate with a rich program. Discover the guided tours and activities planned for these 43rd European Heritage Days! [Read more]

Street Art Avenue, l'expo street art le long du Canal Saint-Denis, d'Aubervilliers à Paris La VilletteStreet Art Avenue, l'expo street art le long du Canal Saint-Denis, d'Aubervilliers à Paris La VilletteStreet Art Avenue, l'expo street art le long du Canal Saint-Denis, d'Aubervilliers à Paris La VilletteStreet Art Avenue, l'expo street art le long du Canal Saint-Denis, d'Aubervilliers à Paris La Villette Heritage Days 2026: guided tours and activities on offer in Aubervilliers (93)
For the 42nd edition of Heritage Days, the city of Aubervilliers in Seine-Saint-Denis has prepared a wonderful program for you. Discover the local heritage near you on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026, for the occasion! [Read more]

Villes et vues d'Île-de-France, visuels - Mairie de Montreuil 93Villes et vues d'Île-de-France, visuels - Mairie de Montreuil 93Villes et vues d'Île-de-France, visuels - Mairie de Montreuil 93Villes et vues d'Île-de-France, visuels - Mairie de Montreuil 93 Heritage Days 2026 in Montreuil (93): the city’s programme of events
Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026, the European Heritage Days are back in style for their 43rd edition, inviting you to discover the region’s finest historic gems. In Seine-Saint-Denis, head to Montreuil for wonderful visits and cultural strolls! [Read more]

Visuel Paris - La Basilique Saint-Denis et sa nécropole royaleVisuel Paris - La Basilique Saint-Denis et sa nécropole royaleVisuel Paris - La Basilique Saint-Denis et sa nécropole royaleVisuel Paris - La Basilique Saint-Denis et sa nécropole royale Heritage Days 2026: a wealth of fascinating sites to discover in Saint-Denis (93)
The city of Saint-Denis is undoubtedly one of the most captivating towns in Seine-Saint-Denis: proof is in its numerous sites to visit during Heritage Days on 19 and 20 September 2026. [Read more]

Do you already know all these places in Seine-Saint-Denis? Take advantage of the JEP in Seine-Saint-Denis to (re)discover them with your family or friends! You can also find out more about what to do in the region's other départements.

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From September 19, 2026 to September 20, 2026

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