Thousands of places to visit, and just two days to enjoy them all. On Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22, 2024, we're taking advantage of the 41st Heritage Days to discover the most beautiful historical and cultural sites, and places usually closed to the public, near us.
An unlikely weekend full of surprises awaits us: museums, monuments, churches, but also institutions, ministries and unusual places open their doors to us. In Paris and the Île-de-France region, over 1,500 sites welcome the general public on September 21 and 22, 2024. With such a rich and varied program, it can be hard to choose!
So how do you decide? How do you select the most interesting places to go and spend a great weekend in Paris? Don't panic, we're here to help! To make it easier for you to plan your next outing, we've selected the best deals for this cultural event.
Participating sites often open their doors free of charge during the Journées du Patrimoine. Here's a small selection of free places to visit over the weekend.
Heritage Days 2024 at the Jardin des Plantes and the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle
For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024, on September 21 and 22, the libraries of the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle and the Jardin des Plantes will be hosting special tours of the Museum's treasures. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2024 at La Pitié Salpétrière, France's largest hospital, and its chapel
For the Journées du Patrimoine, France's largest hospital opens its doors to you! La Pitié Salpêtrière welcomes you on the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024 with an exceptional program. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2024: visit Saint Stephen's Greek Cathedral
For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024, we're off to discover Paris. Among the lesser-known sites in the City of Light, let's enter the Greek Cathedral of Saint-Stéphane, on September 21 and 22, 2024. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2024 in Paris: an unusual behind-the-scenes tour of Saint-Lazare station
For the Journées du Patrimoine, the Gare Saint-Lazare will be revealing its behind-the-scenes secrets on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024 during guided and commented tours (accessible on registration). [Read more]
Heritage Days 2024 in Paris: visit the Sainte-Chapelle, the monument of a thousand stained glass windows
Take advantage of the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 to enter the magnificent Sainte-Chapelle, the capital's architectural gem built in the 13th century. On Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024, come and learn more about this hidden edifice, built to house Christ's Crown of Thorns. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2024, guided tours of the Odéon-théâtre de l'Europe in Paris
To mark the 41st edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, the Odéon-théâtre de l'Europe is opening its doors for guided backstage tours on Sunday September 22, 2024 only. An opportunity to conquer this cult venue. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2024: special tours of the Banque de France in Paris
For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024, on September 21 and 22, the Banque de France, based at the Hôtel de Toulouse in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, is opening its doors to you. It's an opportunity to visit its gilded gallery and ceremonial rooms, as well as to discover the history and activities of this French institution through a fun tour. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2024: discover the secrets and hidden places of the RATP in Paris (75)
RATP is taking part in the 41st edition of the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) with a network-wide journey to discover the metro in a fun way. Activities, exclusive experiences, tours... See you in Paris on September 21 and 22, 2024! [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2024 at the Musée de l'Armée - Invalides: exceptional visit on the program
The Journées du Patrimoine will be held at the Hôtel des Invalides on September 21 and 22, 2024! Not only will the Army Museum be free of charge during these two days, but new tours and numerous workshops are also on offer for history buffs. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2024 at Visionnaire, the historic headquarters of the L'Oréal group - reservations
This new edition of the Journées du Patrimoine will be full of surprises on September 21 and 22, 2024. For the occasion, Le Visionnaire - Espace François Dalle, better known as the historic headquarters of the L'Oréal group, is exceptionally opening its doors to visitors for free tours, subject to reservation. Ticket sales open this Wednesday afternoon, September 11! [Read more]
Do you already know all these places by heart? Then take a look at our guide to the museums you should visit, or discover the exceptional openings for the cultural weekend.
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]
During the Journées du Patrimoine 2024, many museums and art foundations will be opening their doors free of charge in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Join us on Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22, 2024, for a program full of wonderful discoveries. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From September 21, 2024 to September 22, 2024
Prices
Free
Heritage Days 2024 in Paris: not-to-be-missed openings and special tours
Heritage Days 2024 at museums and art foundations in Paris and the Île-de-France region
