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 in Paris: celebrate natural heritage at UNESCO
For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris, UNESCO headquarters is opening its doors to you! Join us on Saturday and Sunday, September 21 and 22, 2024, to discover the emblematic building, which also contains many treasures. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2024: visit the L'Echiquier Opéra Paris hotel, an Art Nouveau building
Located in the Grands Boulevards district, the L'Echiquier Opéra Paris hotel will be opening its doors to visitors from September 21 to 22, 2024, to mark the Journées du Patrimoine. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2024 in Paris: visit the art studios & backstage at the Louvre Museum
Event for the Journées du Patrimoine 2024! On Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22, 2024, the art studios of the Musée du Louvre in Paris will be opening their doors to you (registration required). It's an opportunity to learn more about their unique expertise. And it's also a chance to go behind the scenes of the famous Parisian museum! [Read more]
Heritage Days 2024: discover the Hôtel de Matignon, the Prime Minister's headquarters in Paris
Why not take advantage of the Journées du Patrimoine to discover the Hôtel de Matignon and its sumptuous garden, on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024? Sign up for a free, exceptional tour of the Prime Minister's offices. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2024 in Paris: exclusive visit to the Senate - Palais du Luxembourg and its garden
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. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2024 at the Musée Yves Saint Laurent, Paris
The Musée Yves Saint Laurent is the must-see fashion destination for the Journées du Patrimoine 2024! Over the weekend of September 21 to 22, come and (re)discover the creative universe of the famous French couturier through his Haute Couture collections, sketches and exceptional accessories, exhibited in the private mansion where he lived for 30 years. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2024: Visit to the Hôtel de Ville - Mairie de Paris
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]
Heritage Days 2024: exceptional tours and events at the Domaine du Palais-Royal
The Palais-Royal is opening its doors to us for the Journées du Patrimoine, on September 21 and 22, 2024, with a range of tours and events for all lovers of history and heritage. The program includes an exceptional opening by the Ministry of Culture and a parade by the Garde Républicaine horse band to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Palais-Royal. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2024 in Paris: free tours of the Bourse de Commerce - Collection Pinault
The Journées du Patrimoine return to Paris on the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024. On the program: free visits to the Bourse de Commerce to discover the Pinault collection and the fabulous architecture of this Parisian landmark. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2024: visit the Ecole normale supérieure de Paris - SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT - One of France's most prestigious institutions, the Ecole normale supérieure unveils its program during the Journées du Patrimoine. Come and discover this Parisian academic institution on September 21 and 22, 2024. [Read more]
Do you already know all these places by heart? Then take a look at our guide to museums to visit, or find out about our special weekend openings.
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
