European Heritage Days 2022 in Paris, top 10 ideas

Thousands of venues to visit and only two days to enjoy them. On Saturday September 17 and Sunday September 18, 2022, make the most of the 39th edition of European Heritage Days to discover the most beautiful historic and cultural venues, places usually closed to the public, near you.

An unlikely weekend packed with surprises expects us: museums, monuments as well as churches or institutions, ministries and more unusual places open. In Paris and Île-de-France, over 1,500 sites wlecome the general public on September 17 and 18, 2022. With a program as rich and varied, choosing can be very tricky!

How to decide, then? How to select the most interesting places to have a fabulous weekend in Paris? Do not panic, we are here to help! To allow you to schedule your next outings easier, we have selected the best ideas of this cultural event.

Participating sites often open free of charge on European Heritage Days. Here is a short selection of free venues you need to visit over the weekend.

Top 10 ideas for European Heritage Days 2022 in Paris:

European Heritage Days 2022 in Paris: exclusive tour of the Senate – Palais du Luxembourg in Paris
The French Senate takes part in European Heritage Days 2022! Make the most of the weekend on Saturday September 17 and Sunday 18, to discover the Palais du Luxembourg, and the Petit Luxembourg, without forgetting the greenhouses of the Jardin du Luxembourg. [Read more]

European Heritage Days 2022: visit the wonderful Hôtel de la Marine in Paris
On Saturday September 17 and Sunday 18, 2022, Paris Hôtel de la Marine opens for the 39th edition of European Heritage Days. The occasion to discover this iconic building standing on the Place de la Concorde. [Read more]

European Heritage Days 2022: visit Paris City Hall
For European Heritage Days 2022, Paris City Hall opens to the public for self-guided and free tours (upon registration). Meet on Saturday September 17 and Sunday 18, 2022, to discover the mayor's office, the library and the boardroom or even the formal reception halls and the Paris Rendez-Vous store. [Read more]

European Heritage Days 2022 in Paris: The Sainte Chapelle
Make the best of European Heritage Days 2022 to visit the magnificent Sainte Chapelle, this architectural jewel in Paris that is over 800 years old. On Saturday September 17 and Sunday 18, 2022, come along and learn more about this hidden building built to house the Christ’s crown of thorns. [Read more]

European Heritage Days 2022 at the Eiffel Tower: visit the historic lift’s engine room
European Heritage Days land on September 17 and 18, 2022, in Paris and Île-de-France. This is the occasion to discover the secrets of the city’s most iconic landmark: the Eiffel Tower. Here is the program! [Read more]

European Heritage Days 2022 in Paris: visit the Louvre's art workshops
What an event on European Heritage Days 2022! On Saturday September 17 and Sunday 18, 2022, the Louvre art workshops in Paris exceptionally open (upon registration). This is the occasion to learn more about their unique know-how. [Read more]

European Heritage Days 2022 at the French National Assembly - upon registration
The French National Assembly opens on Saturday September 17 and Sunday 19, 2022, for European Heritage Days. On the menu? Self-guided tours of the Palais Bourbon and the Hotel de Lassay. Only by prior registration. [Read more]

European Heritage Days 2022 in Paris: the hidden face of Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
European Heritage Days are back on September 17 and 18, 2022, in Paris. As per usual, Galeries Lafayette Haussmann takes part in the cultural event providing guided tours mixing history, architecture and fun facts. You really want to go to this temple and symbol of Paris heritage! [Read more]

European Heritage Days 2022 in Paris: free tours of the Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection
European Heritage Days land on September 17 and 18, 2022, in Paris. On the menu, free tours of the Bourse de Commerce to discover the Pinault collection and the fabulous architecture of this Parisian monument. [Read more]

European Heritage Days 2022 in Paris: The Académie des Beaux-Arts
The Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris opens for European Heritage Days. Meet on September 17 and 18, 2022, to discover the program of this 39th edition. [Read more]

Do you know all these places by heart already? Then have a look at our guide to museums to visit or discover the exceptional openings of the weekend.

European Heritage Days 2022: exceptional openings and tours of exclusive places
In Paris, European Heritage Days 2022 are the occasion to discover places usually closed to the public. Here are monuments exceptionally opening on September 17 and 18, 2022, for this major event. [Read more]

European Heritage Days 2022 in museums and art foundations in Paris and Ile de France
For European Heritage days 2022, many museums open for free in Paris and Île-de-France. Meet on Saturday September 17 and Sunday 18, 2022, to enjoy a program filled with wonderful discoveries. [Read more]