European Heritage Days 2022 in Paris: go behind the scenes at the Gaîté Lyrique

La Gaîté Lyrique unveils its behind-the-scenes secrets for the new Journées du Patrimoine in Paris. On Sunday, September 17, 2023, we'll be taking you on a voyage of discovery through a series of guided tours (available by reservation only).

Now more than ever, the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days ) invite you to discover the history of the capital's key sites. Every year in September, this European cultural event invites us to spend a weekend discovering the secrets and treasures of our heritage. And as you can imagine, Paris and the whole of the Île-de-France region have every intention of taking part. For the occasion, the finest museums, monuments and châteaux are opening their doors to us, offering tours that are often free of charge,original events and even access to places that are usually closed to the public. You don't want to miss out! This year, the Journées du Patrimoine are not to be missed on Saturday September 16 and Sunday September 17, 2023.

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]

Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris and the Île-de-France region: bookable tours
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The Gaîté Lyrique is one of the highlights of the event. This famous concert hall, which also serves as a cultural center dedicated to digital arts and contemporary music, lived a thousand lives before becoming the place we know today. In turn operetta theater, circus school and even amusement park, thehistory of the Gaîté Lyrique is astonishing. Now, behind its 19th-century façade, Parisians of all ages can discover surprising exhibitions and events. Come and take a behind-the-scenes look at the Gaîté Lyrique during the new Journées du Patrimoine(booking required)!