Heritage Days 2024: stations and trains to visit for railway enthusiasts

Published by La Rédac · Photos by Margot de Sortiraparis · Published on July 17, 2024 at 01:32 p.m.
Trains and stations fascinate young and old alike! If that's your case, you're in luck: many railway sites can be visited on September 21 and 22, 2024, during 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 21 and 22, 2024.

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

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 2024: 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 21 and 22, 2024, during the Journées du Patrimoine, to visit this secret RATP location. [Read more]

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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]

Visuel Paris Gare de l'EstVisuel Paris Gare de l'EstVisuel Paris Gare de l'EstVisuel Paris Gare de l'Est Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris: discover the miniature networks under the Gare de l'Est railway station
The Journées du Patrimoine return on Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22, 2024, with a host of not-to-be-missed highlights in Paris and the Île-de-France region. If you're looking for the unusual, head for the Gare de l'Est, where special guided tours await you. [Read more]

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The Maison de la RATP opens its doors to us for the 41st edition of the Journées du Patrimoine this weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024 in Paris. It's time to discover the Urban Station, the headquarters of the Parisian public transport network. [Read more]

Visuel Paris Gare Saint LazareVisuel Paris Gare Saint LazareVisuel Paris Gare Saint LazareVisuel Paris Gare Saint Lazare 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]

Visuel Paris 12e - gare de LyonVisuel Paris 12e - gare de LyonVisuel Paris 12e - gare de LyonVisuel Paris 12e - gare de Lyon SNCF Heritage Days 2024: the program of visits and events in Paris
The Journées du Patrimoine return to Paris and the Île-de-France region on the weekends of September 21 and 22, 2024. For rail enthusiasts, we've got the full program of SNCF tours and events in Paris. [Read more]

Musée des Transports UrbainsMusée des Transports UrbainsMusée des Transports UrbainsMusée des Transports Urbains Heritage Days 2024, the program at the Musée des Transports Urbains in Chelles (77)
The Musée des Transports Urbains, located in Chelles, is opening its doors to visitors free of charge, on the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine, on September 21 and 22, 2024. Come and discover over 70 transport vehicles dating from 1863 to the present day through a special program. [Read more]

Corbeil EssonnesCorbeil EssonnesCorbeil EssonnesCorbeil Essonnes Heritage Days 2024: tours and events planned in Corbeil-Essonnes (91)
There's no shortage of great places to go out in Corbeil-Essonnes this Heritage Days weekend! Discover the places to visit on September 21 and 22, 2024. [Read more]

Musée RambolitrainMusée RambolitrainMusée RambolitrainMusée Rambolitrain Heritage Days 2024 at the Rambolitrain museum: fun tour and bucolic train ride
Have you heard of Rambolitrain? This unusual model train museum will be opening its doors on September 21 and 22, 2024, as part of 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]

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 Heritage Days 2024: many fascinating places to discover in Saint-Denis (93)
Saint-Denis is surely one of the most captivating towns in Seine-Saint-Denis: the proof is in the many sites to visit during the Heritage Days, on September 21 and 22, 2024. [Read more]

Journées du Patrimoine 2023 à Clichy dans les Hauts-de-Seine (92) : le programme détailléJournées du Patrimoine 2023 à Clichy dans les Hauts-de-Seine (92) : le programme détailléJournées du Patrimoine 2023 à Clichy dans les Hauts-de-Seine (92) : le programme détailléJournées du Patrimoine 2023 à Clichy dans les Hauts-de-Seine (92) : le programme détaillé Heritage Days 2024 in Clichy, Hauts-de-Seine (92): detailed program
The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) return for the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024 in Paris and the Île-de-France region. In the Hauts-de-Seine region, the town of Clichy (Clichy - La Garenne / Clichy-sur-Seine ) is unveiling a wide-ranging program of visits and events for the occasion! [Read more]

Journées du Patrimoine à Bourg-la-Reine dans les Hauts-de-Seine (92) : les visites au programmeJournées du Patrimoine à Bourg-la-Reine dans les Hauts-de-Seine (92) : les visites au programmeJournées du Patrimoine à Bourg-la-Reine dans les Hauts-de-Seine (92) : les visites au programmeJournées du Patrimoine à Bourg-la-Reine dans les Hauts-de-Seine (92) : les visites au programme Heritage Days 2024 in Bourg-la-Reine, Hauts-de-Seine (92): visits on the program
The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) are back in Paris and the Île-de-France region on the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024. 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 and events awaits you! [Read more]

train rosny railtrain rosny railtrain rosny railtrain rosny rail Heritage Days 2024 at Rosny Rail (93): discover the Seine-Saint-Denis train museum
Do you know the Musée du train in Rosny-sous-Bois? For Heritage Days, the Rosny Rail Museum is opening its doors free of charge on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September 2024 for a journey to the heart of railroad history! [Read more]

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

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