Heritage Days 2024 in Paris: celebrate natural heritage at UNESCO

Every September, the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) are an opportunity to slip a glance into exceptional places and discover all their secrets... From historic mansions to châteaux, churches and even some unusual places... every year, there's something for everyone.

Heritage Days 2024 in Paris and the Île-de-France region: the full programme for this year's event
The Journées du Patrimoine return on September 21 and 22, 2024, for their 41st edition. In Paris and the Île-de-France region, it's a chance to visit free museums and castles, places that are exceptionally open, unusual guided tours and other great activities, on the themes of "Heritage of routes, networks and connections" and "Maritime heritage". [Read more]

Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris (75): schedule of visits by arrondissement
For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris, the capital's monuments and historic landmarks are opening their doors (often free of charge) to let us in on their secrets. Don't miss this not-to-be-missed event, scheduled for the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024, on the themes of "Heritage of routes, networks and connections" and "Maritime heritage". [Read more]

Heritage Days 2024 in Paris: not-to-be-missed openings and special tours
The Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris is also an opportunity to discover places that are usually closed to the public. We've compiled a list of places that will be opening their doors to you this weekend, September 21 and 22, 2024. [Read more]

And the Maison de l'UNESCO is no exception to the rule! Located in the chic 7tharrondissement of Paris, the UNESCO headquarters will be opening its doors to visitors on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September 2024. This is your chance to find out more about the legendary UNESCO House, and rediscover its modern architecture, unique collection of works of art and Japanese garden!

This 41st edition of the European Heritage Days is a unique opportunity to admire the masterpieces on display atUNESCO: masterpieces by Picasso, Miro, Moore, Chillida and Giacometti and an incredible fresco by street artist Vhils.

• To be read
• Journées du Patrimoine 2024: unusual and original outings in Paris and the Île-de-France region
• Heritage Days 2024 in the parks and gardens of Paris and the Île-de-France region
• Heritage Days 2024 in Paris: not-to-be-missed openings and special tours

Heritage Days 2024 in Paris, the program at UNESCO

• Routes through our natural heritage
  September 21 and 22
  

  Itineraries through natural heritage
  On the occasion of the European Heritage Days, UNESCO opens its doors to the public on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
  Come and discover the wonders and challenges of the world's natural heritage, follow the routes and networks of the biosphere, and tackle the challenges of climate change with meetings with our experts, project leaders and reports...
  Take part in creative family workshops, and discover the collection of works by masters of modern art such as Picasso, Calder, Giacometti, Noguchi, Tadao Nado, and new talents such as Vhils and Mircea Cantor.