Created in 1984 by the Ministry of Culture, the European Heritage Days will take place on September 19 and 20, 2026 with the aim of showing as many people as possible the extraordinary richness of our heritage through unique events, unusual visits and exceptional openings.
The heritageand in all its forms
These special moments are an opportunity to discover heritage in its most diverse forms: religious buildings, administrative, military or judicial buildings, places of commemoration, industrial sites or craft workshops. Many private homes also open their doors on this occasion.
For its 43rd edition, the European Heritage Days will be held on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September 2026, with the themes "Heritage of Photography and Heritage in Peril: Reviving, Resisting, Reimagining". These days offer the opportunity to visit monuments and sites, often exceptionally open to the public.
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