Journées du Patrimoine 2024: 10 great ideas not to be missed in Paris this weekend

Published by La Rédac · Photos by Cécile de Sortiraparis · Published on September 18, 2024 at 02:04 p.m.
To make the most of the Journées du Patrimoine in Paris and the Île-de-France region, here are 10 not-to-be-missed events on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September 2024!

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.

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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]

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For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024, the Hôtel de Ville de Paris is exceptionally opening its doors for free tours. Join us on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024 to discover the office of the Mayor of Paris, the Hôtel de Ville library, the Council Chamber and the salons d'apparat. [Read more]

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Join us for the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) on September 21 and 22, 2024 for a dose of culture! Over the course of a weekend, explore the capital and discover the secrets hidden in the city's castles, museums and monuments. The free tour will take you to little-known places such as La Ruche Seydoux, a city that has seen some of the world's greatest artists! [Read more]

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The Senate takes part in the Journées du Patrimoine 2024! Take advantage of the weekend of Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22 to discover the Palais du Luxembourg, the Petit Luxembourg and the greenhouses of the Jardin du Luxembourg. An exceptional opening not to be missed! [Read more]

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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]

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For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024, the Duchesse's apartments, the Orangerie and every nook and cranny of the Hôtel de Sully are exceptionally opening their doors in the Marais district on September 21 and 22. [Read more]

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Paris' arrondissement town halls are opening their doors to us on September 21 and 22, 2024: discover the events planned for the Journées du Patrimoine. [Read more]

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Every year, the Palais de l'Élysée opens its doors to the public for the Journées du Patrimoine. This high place of power, usually closed to the general public, confirms its participation in the 41st edition. An opportunity to discover the prestigious salons of the Hôtel du Comte d'Évreux. Ticket sales open this Monday, September 16, 2024 at 6pm. [Read more]

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Galeries Lafayette Champs-Élysées is organizing exceptional guided tours on September 21 and 22, to mark the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris. Discover all the inspired and inspiring spaces of the newest department store during this unmissable weekend, packed with surprises! [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.

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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]

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Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From September 21, 2024 to September 22, 2024

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    Prices
    Free

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