Journées du Patrimoine – Cultural Heritage Days

(Last Update: 12.09.2024) If you ask me what are the most important events in Paris that excite me, there is no doubt that one of them is Journées du Patrimoine – Cultural Heritage Days I say it is. Held in mid-September every year and within the scope of this event that should definitely not be missed, Numerous government institutions, palaces, museums and many monumental buildings that you would not have the chance to visit in normal times open their doors to visitors free of charge.; In these two days, you can have the chance to visit places that you would not have the opportunity to visit any other time.

Cultural Heritage Days are actually held simultaneously throughout Europe and throughout France every year, and countless venues open their doors to the public. In order to narrow the framework and focus on the subject, I only want to inform you about the events in Paris and its surroundings and make you aware of the subject by sharing the link about which places will be open to visitors. I want to first confuse you when it comes to deciding between so many options, and then make it easier for you to decide with a few suggestions. : )

In Paris, so many beautiful places are open to visit, just for this weekend. You can't be in more than one place at the same time. as you will run the risk of encountering long queues in many places I think you will have a hard time choosing.

So, first I want to give you a list of the places I have seen. At the end of the article, you will have the chance to see what else you can see by looking at the detailed list that you can access on the official website. In this way, you will be able to see the places you can visit within the scope of Cultural Heritage Days, not only in Paris but throughout France.

To date Patrimoine in Paris (patrimuan or patrimuan) I visited so many places during my days, which one should I list? Let me count because I introduced all the places I visited by writing separate articles on Pariste.Net.. By clicking on the ones that interest you, you can get detailed information about them and include the places that interest you in your Cultural Heritage Days travel program. Here is the list of places I have visited so far within the scope of Cultural Heritage Days in Paris, which I wrote about on Pariste.Net, and which I can recommend you to see:

• Paris City Hall – Hôtel de Ville
• French Senate Building – Palais du Luxembourg
• Sorbonne University – Université Paris-Sorbonne
• National Library Museum of France - Musée de la Bibliothèque Nationale de France
• Sainte Geneviève Library
• French National Academy of Medicine – Academie Nationale de Médicine
• French National Assembly – Assemblée Nationale de France
• Ministry of Culture – Ministère de la Culture
• Council of State – Conseil d'État
• Constitutional Council – Conseil Constitutionnel
• Bibliotheque Nationale de France (BnF) – François Mitterrand Building
• National Museum of Ceramics
• Odéon Theater – Théatre de l'Europe
• Paris Stock Exchange – La Bourse de Paris – Palais Brongniart
• Freemasonry Museum – Musée de la Franc-Maçonnerie
• Opéra Bastille – Bastille Opera

Since these beautiful places I have listed above cannot be visited during normal times, it would be beneficial to put them on your priority list. The following places are just a few of the places that are always open to visitors, where you can buy a ticket and visit for sightseeing, but within the scope of Cultural Heritage Days, you can visit for free:

• Picasso Museum
• Pantheon
• Cite Internationale Universitaire de Paris
• Grand Palais
• Concierge Service
• Holy Chapel
• Museum of Arts and Crafts
• Eugène Delacroix Museum – Musée Eugène Delacroix
• Orsay Museum – Musée d'Orsay

Of course, the places you can visit are not limited to these. Now it's entirely up to you where you go and which one you visit 😉 Of course, some of the places I mentioned above may leave the list some years and re-enter the list another year. That's why You can find the detailed updated list from the link at the end of the article.

Many buildings, institutions, organizations, museums, schools, churches and many different places that I cannot finish counting accept visitors only for this event. Some offer guided tour services.. In some reservation may be required. Therefore, before making your choice, I recommend that you carefully read the current rules on the official website.

Also The Turkish You can have the chance to see many castles, parks, gardens, public institutions and interesting buildings around Paris within the scope of Cultural Heritage Days.. When one looks at this list, one is dazzled by how rich France is in terms of cultural heritage. Pariste.Net readers often experience the same feeling in their daily lives :)

When choosing your destination, I recommend you to pay attention to whether reservations are required or not.. Reservations are not required for most places, but sometimes reservations may be required and Reservations usually fill up as soon as that year's event list is announced.. Therefore, before making your choice, it is useful to carefully read the visiting conditions from the link on the official website at the end of the article.

Also, there is no certainty that every place on the list can be visited both on Saturday and Sunday; Yes Most places are open on both days, but some can be visited only on Saturdays, some only on Sundays, and their hours may vary.. Also When visiting these places, you should not carry large bags / suitcases with you - for security reasons....

In addition to guided tours, various workshops, shows and different concert options I believe that de Patrimoine days will leave unforgettable marks on your Paris trip.

To Sum Up Cultural Heritage Days The event is a very special weekend not to be missed. The event date becomes clearer as September approaches. And if you are in Paris on that date, you are very lucky indeed.

Good luck,

Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries…

Web page: journeesdupatrimoine.culture.gouv.fr/programme#/