European Heritage Days 2020 in Paris and the Ile-de-France Region

Save the date! European Heritage Days are back on September 19 and 20, 2020. In Paris and Ile de France, free museums, exceptional opening, exclusive guided tours and wonderful entertainments are planned with a theme: "heritage and education, learning for life".

Every year, on European Heritage Days, or the Journées du Patrimoine, musems and monuments open their doors so that you can discover the greatest treasure in France and Europe. This year, despite the coronavirus crisis, the event is sustained on Saturday September 19 and Sunday 20, 2020. In Paris and Ile de France many museums, monuments, and castles, as well as other cultural places open their doors for free so that you can enjoy wonderfulenterainments, guided tours, and exhibitions.

With your family, friends, or partner or even on your own, this cultural event is a must. And for good reason, everyone finds something that suits them! This year's theme is "heritage and education" in order to "remind ourselves both the importance of education in heritage passing on and the essential part of heritage in education".

If the public event takes place from September 19 to 20, on Friday September 18, children are invited to get out of their classrooms with their teachers for the "Look up!" operation.

So, fo you want to go and conquer Ile-de-France castles, go from museums to museums, dive into Medieval Paris, or even push the doors of the greatest institutions open? To help you out, we invite you to discover the best of European Heritage Days 2020 near you or to your taste!

Program of the 37th edition of European Heritage Days:

European Heritage Days 2020 in Paris
For European Heritage Days 2020, on September 19 and 20, 2020, you cannot spend the day at your hotel or wherever you are staying in. In Paris, monuments and important historical places opens their doors (often for free) to make us discover their secrets!

European Heritage Days 2020 with kids in Paris and Ile de France
European Heritage Days are the perfect occasion to discover Paris and its region's cultural heritage with your family. Between free tours, entertainments for childrens and all types of fun, it would be a shame to stay home on Saturday September 19 and Sunday 20,2020.

European Heritage Days 2020: top 10 quirky outings
You think you know everything about Paris? I promise, you’ve still got things to discover. This September Saturday 19 and Sunday 20, 2020, you will be blown-away by European Heritage Days! Meet our 10 favorites for these European Heritage Days 2020 in Paris and Ile-de-France.

European Heritage Days 2020: the secret places to visit in Paris and Ile de France
Discover some secret and unknown places thanks to European Heritage Days in Paris and Ile-de-France. On Saturday September 19 and Sunday September 20, 2020, do not miss your meeting with hidden heritage!

European Heritage Days 2020: castles in Ile de France
European Heritage Days are the occasion to visit castles often for free! And in Ile de France, there are many castles from all periods of time, classic or Renaissance estate, fortified castles, most being royal residences. Between architectural discoveries and historic walks, castles tell us all about their secrets on September 19 and 20, 2020.

European Heritage Days 2020 in the Museums in Paris and Ile de France
European Heritage Days are a wonderful occasion to go to the museum for free! Yes, on Saturday September 19 and Sunday September 20, 2020, many museums will open their doors to the general public to discover our common heritage. So, we’ve decided to come up with a recap of all the programs in museums.

European Heritage Days 2020 in Paris and Ile de France Historic Monuments
Paris historic monuments open on European Heritage Days 2020. These Saturday September 19 and Sunday 20, 2020 come and enjoy these jewels filled with history thanks to lovely programs.

European Heritage Days 2020 in Paris: exceptional openings
In Paris, European Heritage Days are the occasion to discover places usually closed to the public. Discover the monuments exceptionally opening on September 19 and 20, 2020.

European Heritage Days 2020 in the Marais, Paris
European Heritage Days take place on September 19 and 20, 2020 we take you to the Marais to discover the craziest venues you can visit.

European Heritage Days 2020 in Paris Latin Quarter
European Heritage Days 2020 are the occasion to rediscover Paris and its monuments in a new light. On September 19 and 20, 2020, we offer you to have a walk in the Latin Quarter.