Heritage Days in Haute-Garonne
Heritage, history in Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
About Heritage Days
Heritage Days in Haute-Garonne in Toulouse
Heritage Days in Haute-Garonne is a must-attend event in the cultural life of Toulouse and the Haute-Garonne department, in Occitanie. Since its creation in 2006, this event has established itself as a benchmark for heritage and history, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.
An event rooted in its territory
Located in the heart of Toulouse, Heritage Days in Haute-Garonne takes advantage of the exceptional setting of the municipality and its heritage. The event fully participates in the tourist appeal of the Haute-Garonne department and enhances the cultural, natural, and human riches of the Occitanie region.
Program and activities
Each edition of Heritage Days in Haute-Garonne offers a varied program combining heritage, history, and conviviality. Visitors can enjoy multiple activities, discoveries, and moments of sharing that make this event so rich. The complete program is announced each year on the official channels of the event.
A friendly gathering
Heritage Days in Haute-Garonne is above all a moment of sharing and conviviality. Whether you are an informed enthusiast or simply curious, everyone will find something to satisfy their curiosity and have a pleasant time in Toulouse. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable experience.
Heritage Days — edition 2026
The European Heritage Days return to Haute-Garonne on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026. For a weekend, monuments, museums, religious buildings, and places usually closed to the public open their doors for free in Toulouse and throughout the department.
For their 43rd edition, the European Heritage Days are held throughout France on September 19 and 20, 2026, with a preview dedicated to school audiences on Friday, September 18. In Haute-Garonne, Toulouse and its metropolitan area traditionally offer between 150 and 200 places to visit.
On the program in Toulouse: the Basilica of Saint-Sernin, the Saint-Étienne Cathedral, the Jacobins Convent, the Roman amphitheater of Purpan-Ancely, Les Abattoirs, the Muséum, the Saint-Raymond Museum, the Departmental Archives, as well as many buildings usually closed to the public (prefecture, private mansions, industrial sites).
The 2026 edition highlights two national themes: the heritage of photography (on the occasion of the bicentenary of photography) and heritage in danger: revive, resist, reinvent.
The vast majority of visits and activities (guided tours, exhibitions, workshops, shows) are free. Some sites with limited capacity require prior reservation. The detailed program is usually published at the end of August on the official European Heritage Days website.
Highlights Heritage Days 2026
- Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026
- Free entry to the vast majority of venues
- Monuments and sites usually closed open to the public
- 2026 themes: heritage of photography and heritage in danger
- 150 to 200 places to discover in Toulouse and Haute-Garonne
Prices Heritage Days 2026
Practical information — Heritage Days
Practical Information
Location
Toulouse (31854), Haute-Garonne.
Access
Travel to Toulouse by road. Parking is available around the event site. Consult official information for access details.
Prices
Price: from €8 to €15.
Contact
For more information, consult the official website of the event or contact the Toulouse town hall.
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