Journées du Patrimoine 2025: railway stations and trains to see for railway enthusiasts

Published by La Rédac · Photos by Margot de Sortiraparis · Updated on August 28, 2025 at 03:34 p.m. · Published on July 25, 2023 at 07:05 p.m.
Trains and stations fascinate young and old alike! If you are, you're in for a treat: many railway sites are opening their doors to you on September 20 and 21, 2025, for the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days).

In Monopoly, if you own the Gare Montparnasse, the Gare de Lyon, the Gare du Nord and the Gare Saint-Lazare, you've got yourself a pretty penny! And during the Journées du Patrimoine, when you visit these four places and discover all their secrets, you get richer... In knowledge.

If you love trains, stations and the whole exciting world of railways, we've got some good news for you. During the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), the general public can enjoy a wide range of railway-related activities and tours.

You've never heard of the Journées du Patrimoine? This European cultural event is one of the highlights of the autumn season! Every year, tens of thousands of monuments, businesses, museums, churches, historic buildings, parks, gardens and other places of interest open their doors to visitors. It's a great opportunity to discover some of Europe's heritage treasures, without having to travel far from home!

But for you ferrovipathes, a trip on the metro or RER is just a formality! So take advantage of this festive weekend to travel the length and breadth of theÎle-de-France region, and discover its railway heritage. Discover our selection of not-to-be-missed events on September 20 and 21, 2025.

Outings for train lovers in Paris and the Ile-de-France region:

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RATP is taking part in the 42nd Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) with a network-wide journey to discover the metro in a fun way. Activities, exclusive experiences, tours... See you all over Paris on September 20 and 21, 2025! [Read more]

Visuel Paris Gare Saint LazareVisuel Paris Gare Saint LazareVisuel Paris Gare Saint LazareVisuel Paris Gare Saint Lazare Heritage Days 2025 in Paris: a behind-the-scenes look at Saint-Lazare station
For the Journées du Patrimoine, the Gare Saint-Lazare will be revealing its behind-the-scenes secrets on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025, with guided tours and commentary (registration required). We'll tell you all about it! [Read more]

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The Gare Paris - Montparnasse is opening the doors of its operations center this Saturday, September 20, 2025, on the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine. Click here for the program! [Read more]

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Tchou tchou! Head to the Gare d'Austerlitz for the Journées du Patrimoine 2025 to discover a fun-filled program on September 20 and 21. This year's program features the legendary Orient Express! [Read more]

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Want to visit the Gare du Nord? It's possible with the 42nd edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, taking place on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025! Click here for the program. [Read more]

Visuel Paris, vue Courtyard Paris Gare de LyonVisuel Paris, vue Courtyard Paris Gare de LyonVisuel Paris, vue Courtyard Paris Gare de LyonVisuel Paris, vue Courtyard Paris Gare de Lyon Heritage Days 2025 at Gare de Lyon in Paris: visit the station's clock tower
For the latest edition of the Journées du Patrimoine in Paris, the Gare de Lyon invites you to explore the secrets of the Horloge Tower over an exceptional weekend on September 20 and 21, 2025. [Read more]

La Station cinéma : quand la RATP et le 7e art se rencontrent à la Porte des LilasLa Station cinéma : quand la RATP et le 7e art se rencontrent à la Porte des LilasLa Station cinéma : quand la RATP et le 7e art se rencontrent à la Porte des LilasLa Station cinéma : quand la RATP et le 7e art se rencontrent à la Porte des Lilas Heritage Days 2025: visit the secret Station Cinéma, used for film shoots
Discover one of the most famous film sets in Paris, by visiting Station Cinéma, the metro station dedicated to film and commercial shoots in Paris. Join us on September 20 and 21, 2025, during the Journées du Patrimoine, to visit this secret RATP location. [Read more]

visuel Paris visuel  - métro - ratp - transportvisuel Paris visuel  - métro - ratp - transportvisuel Paris visuel  - métro - ratp - transportvisuel Paris visuel  - métro - ratp - transport Journées du Patrimoine 2025: walks and events at the Maison de la RATP in Paris
The Maison de la RATP is opening its doors to us for the 42nd Journées du Patrimoine on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September 2025 in Paris. It's time to discover the Urban Station, the headquarters of the Parisian public transport network. [Read more]

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The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) return on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025, with a host of not-to-be-missed events in Paris and the Ile-de-France region. If you're looking for the unusual, head for the Gare de l'Est, where exceptional guided tours await you. [Read more]

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The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) are back for the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025, in Paris and the Ile-de-France region. In the Hauts-de-Seine region, the town of Clichy (Clichy - La Garenne / Clichy-sur-Seine ) unveils its program of visits and events. [Read more]

La Basilique Saint-Denis et sa nécropole royaleLa Basilique Saint-Denis et sa nécropole royaleLa Basilique Saint-Denis et sa nécropole royaleLa Basilique Saint-Denis et sa nécropole royale Journées du Patrimoine 2025: the program of visits to Saint-Denis (93)
Saint-Denis is surely one of the most captivating towns in Seine-Saint-Denis, with many sites to visit during the Heritage Days on September 20 and 21, 2025. [Read more]

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The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) are back in Paris and the Île-de-France region on the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025. It's the perfect opportunity to re(discover) the town of Bourg-la-Reine, located in the Hauts-de-Seine department, where a great program of visits awaits you! [Read more]

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The Musée des Transports Urbains, located in Chelles, is opening its doors to us free of charge, on the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine, on September 20 and 21, 2025. Come and discover over 70 transport vehicles dating from 1863 to the present day through a special program. [Read more]

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Have you heard of the Musée du train in Rosny-sous-Bois? For the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), the Musée Rosny Rail is opening its doors free of charge on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September 2025 for a journey to the heart of railroad history! Ready to climb aboard? [Read more]

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On September 20 and 21, 2025, take advantage of preferential rates during the European Heritage Days to visit the Living Railway Museum in Longueville (77), where steam locomotives and historic wagons bring over 150 years of railway history to life. [Read more]

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Bobigny's former deportation station is open to visitors for the 42nd Heritage Days. Discover a classic train station transformed for 13 months into a horror camp, where 22,407 people were deported from Drancy to Auschwitz. Little transformed, the site still bears the scars of 1944... [Read more]

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Have you heard of Rambolitrain? This unusual model train museum will be opening its doors on September 20 and 21, 2025, to coincide with the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days). With family or friends, come and discover this fun place and its fascinating collections, free of charge. [Read more]

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Dates and Opening Time
From September 20, 2025 to September 21, 2025

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