The weekend of Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025 marks the return of the unmissable Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days). Every year at the same time, this major cultural event is an opportunity to push open the doors of numerous museums and monuments, as well as institutions, castles and even places that are sometimes secret or hidden.
Heritage Days 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France: Dates and Theme for This Year
Heritage Days return on the weekend of September 19 and 20, 2026, for their 43rd edition. Across Paris and Île-de-France, it's the perfect opportunity to explore free museums and castles, to visit locations open to the public on special occasions, to enjoy unconventional guided tours, and to take part in other exciting activities—all centered around the theme "Heritage at Risk." [Read more]
But this cultural event is not without consequences. To ensure the smooth running of the Journées du Patrimoine and"guarantee the safety of people and property", the Paris Prefecture of Police has issued a number of orders. The aim? To temporarily modify traffic flow in the center of the capital, notably in the vicinity of the Banque de France and the Conseil d'État. So, what exactly can we expect? Here are the traffic restrictions scheduled in Paris on September 20 and 21, 2025, to mark the new Journées du Patrimoine.
In detail,"all motorized vehicles" will be banned from Rue La Vrillière, between Rue La Feuillade and Rue Catinat, from 7:00 am on September 19 to 6:00 pm on September 22, 2025.
On September 20 and 21, 2025, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, traffic will also be prohibited on rue Saint-Honoré, between rue de Rohan and rue de Valois, and around place du Palais Royal.
In the event of infringement,"vehicles used to commit these offences may be immobilized and impounded", reminds the Paris Prefecture of Police. Please note that further decrees may be published in the near future, so stay tuned.
Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: tours in the 1st arrondissement
For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, a rich program awaits you in the 1st arrondissement of Paris. Discover the free tours, exceptional openings and exciting events that await you in the heart of the capital this weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France: Dates and Theme for This Year
