Every year, the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) return to give us the chance to discover the latest collections in our favorite museums, or to visit places that are usually inaccessible. This weekend’s program promises to be packed, to say the least.
2025 theme: architrectural heritage
On September 19, 20 and 21, France’s heritage will be in the spotlight. Last year, one in ten French people visited one of the 17,000 historic sites open to the public, for a total of 6.5 million visitors. In 2025, the Heritage Days will be devoted to architectural heritage, focusing on the finest artistic and technical achievements of the genre. Suffice to say, visitors to Lyon will have their work cut out for them.
List of free monuments in Lyon
This year, no fewer than 222 events are listed in Lyon alone… Not forgetting that the Heritage Days are also an opportunity to discover the treasures of our regions. In any case, to simplify things, Greater Lyon has created its own website, allowing you to filter your searches and, above all, classify them by theme. Here are just a few examples:
- Nature trails
- Performing arts trail
- Religious heritage trail
- Unusual tours
What’s new in 2025 ✨ (among many others)
- La Grande Chapelle de l’Institution des Chartreux
- Hot Club Jazz
- Concert by the Quatuor Debussy: “150 ans avec Ravel” (Free)
- Discover the Banque de France
Lyon’s emblematic landmarks (among many others, of course 😃)
- Théâtre des Célestins
- City Hall
- Musée des Beaux-Arts
- Hôtel Dieu
- Amphitheatre des Trois Gaules
- Fourvière Basilica
- Lyon Opera House
- Grenier d’Abondance
To see all the monuments to visit click here. We’re counting on you!