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Heritage Days: history, origins and dates 2025 of this key cultural event

The European Heritage Days return on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025, with a new theme. Although the cultural event is celebrating its 42nd edition this year, few people actually know the origins of this not-to-be-missed back-to-school event. We'd like to tell you about the history of the Journées du Patrimoine, created in 1984 by the French Ministry of Culture.

Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris: a free tour of the sublime Bibliothèque Mazarine

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris, discover the sublime Bibliothèque Mazarine. Facing the Seine, this majestic venue welcomes visitors free of charge on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September 2024 for a free tour of France's oldest public library during this 41st edition.

Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris: focus on the Fontaine des Innocents

In the heart of Paris, the Fountain of the Innocents is highlighted for the 41st edition of the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in the capital. Discover the program for the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024.

Heritage Days 2024: discover the Domaine de Dampierre and its castle in Yvelines

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024, the Domaine de Dampierre-en-Yvelines (78) welcomes us for a weekend of events and walks. On September 21 and 22, the estate will be showcasing its exceptional heritage!

Heritage Days 2024 at the Molitor swimming pool in Paris: Visit the artists' cabins

The Molitor swimming pool, nestled in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, is taking part in the Journées du Patrimoine 2024. Join us on Sunday, September 22, 2024 to visit the 70 cabins newly graffitied by artists. Discover the program!

The cabins of the Molitor swimming pool by 70 international artists! Unusual street-art exhibition

Did you know that street art reigned supreme in the cabins of Molitor's indoor pool? After a successful first edition in 2018, the Molitor swimming pool in Paris is offering us a second and even bigger edition of the artists' cabins. From floor to ceiling, 70 international artists have transformed these former cabins into works of art, to be discovered from Sunday, September 22, 2024 for the Heritage Days, then on guided tours or free of charge by reservation.

Heritage Days 2024: a sweet and savory visit to Confiserie Kubli in Morangis (91)

For the 41st edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, the Kubli confectionery in Morangis is opening the doors of its factory on September 21, 2024. An opportunity to combine heritage and delicacies...

Journées du Patrimoine 2024 at the Musée de la Libération de Paris, a dive into history

For the 41st edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, the Musée de la Libération de Paris - Musée du Général Leclerc - Musée Jean Moulin is offering free tours and other events on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024.

Heritage Days 2024 in Paris: discover the Maison d'Ourscamp in the heart of the marshes

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris, we're off to discover the Maison d'Ourscamp, one of the few remaining examples of medieval and Renaissance architecture in Paris. Join us on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024 for a free family outing with guided tours and commentary.

Heritage Days 2024 at the Saint-Jean-l'Évangéliste-de-Montmartre church in Paris

The Journées du Patrimoine are an opportunity to discover the treasures hidden in the museums, buildings and monuments of our beautiful capital! Head for the Église Saint-Jean-l'Évangéliste-de-Montmartre for guided tours and an organ recital on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024!