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Explore Some of France’s Rarely Seen Buildings During 2025’s European Heritage Day.

During the forty second Edition of European Heritage Days This September, some 17,000 Across France Will Open Their Doors, Many of which aren’t often accessible to the general public. This included The Élysée Palace, The Senate, Ministry, Embassies, Museums, Castles, Industrial Sites and Workshops and Even Private Villas.

The European Heritage Days Date Back to 1984, when then Culture Minister Jack Lang Launched An Open-House Day of Historic Monuments to Allow the Public Access to Sites Usully Closed to Visitors. The idea Quickly Gained Popularity and by 1985 had expanded throughout Europe. TODAY, More than 50 Countries Participate, and in France Last Year More Than 6.5m Visitors Took Advantage of the Opportunity to Rekindle Their Love for History.

Grande De La Défense, Paris © ColdCreation by way of Flickr

This Year’s Event, Which Runs On September 19, 20, and 21, is devoted to architectural Heritage, Focusing on the Artistic and Technical Achievements of the Discipline and its place within the collective reminiscence. At the Last Count in 2022, More than 45,991 Buildings we defend or listed in France. From
The Majestic Châteaux of the Loire Valley to the Charming Half-Timbered Houss of Normandy, from the Grande Arche De La Défense to the Remains of the Ancient websites of Orange and Nîmes, the Places to Visit Are As Varied Asy Are Fascinating.

For extra info, Visit JourneesduPatrique.tradition.gouv.fr

Lead Photo Credit: Chambord © Leonard de Serres