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: guided tour of Georges-Pompidou Hospital
The Journées du Patrimoine 2024 are just around the corner, on September 21 and 22, 2024! An opportunity to discover places that are often closed to the public, thanks to guided tours like the one of the Georges Pompidou Hospital. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2024 in Paris: conquering the Ecole des Beaux-Arts
The École des Beaux-Arts de Paris opens its doors to you for the Journées du Patrimoine. Join us on September 21, 2024 to discover the program for this 41st edition in the heart of this sublime building. [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]
Journées du Patrimoine 2024 at the Palais de l'Elysée in Paris: ticket sales open
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]
Heritage Days 2024 in Paris: behind the scenes at Printemps Nation in eastern Paris
For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024, Printemps Nation will be revealing its behind-the-scenes secrets and anecdotes on Saturday September 21. Book one of the 100% free tours to (re)discover the department store in eastern Paris! [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2024: an exhibition at the Collège Condorcet in Paris
The Collège Condorcet opens its doors to visitors on September 21, 2024, to mark the Journées du Patrimoine. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2024: activities in the Notre-Dame de Paris construction village
To mark the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 (Heritage Days 2024), the public institution in charge of preserving and restoring Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral will be staging a series of events on the cathedral's forecourt on September 21 and 22, 2024. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2024 at the Institut Pasteur
To mark the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), the Institut Pasteur in Paris is exceptionally opening its doors on September 21 and 22, 2024. Come and discover this mecca of science, founded by Louis Pasteur, and explore its hidden treasures, from historic laboratories to archives, on a never-before-seen tour. [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]
Heritage Days 2024 at the Institut de France, a cultural venue steeped in history
The Institut de France is taking part in the 41st edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, held on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024. An opportunity to discover one of Paris's least-known institutions, steeped in history and tradition. [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
