Imagine wanting to enjoy a cultural outing in your area over a weekend, or treating yourself to a getaway to the other end of France and having the desire to visit a must-see monument. Got the picture? Now, imagine being able to do all of this with just one card. Exciting, right? Starting in the fall of 2026, the Heritage Pass will be launched, thanks to the efforts of the Heritage Foundation.Heritage Foundation. Let us explain what this cultural initiative is and how it works.
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Many partner monuments in Fancilien
The launch of the Heritage Pass was announced on June 11th by the Minister of Culture, Catherine Pégard. The goal is: « To bring heritage to life by multiplying visits », as well as « to provide...x partner sites for additional income ». Among the institutions contributing to this, some will be of national renown, while others, lesser-known gems, will receive the well-deserved visibility they need. We will find museums, gardens, and castles like those of Versailles, Fontainebleau, Vincennes, Chambord, or even the Villa Ephrussi on the French Riviera. The Center for National Monuments, the Federation of Conservatories of Natural Spaces, and the Association of Small Towns of Character in France will be involved in this initiative.
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A Pass valid for one year
This Heritage Pass will unfortunately not be free. It will cost around 100 euros, according to the minister. It will be launched during the Heritage Days on September 19 and 20, 2026. Once purchased directly from the Foundation for Heritage website, it will remain valid for one year. Get ready for fall to enjoy and explore all 500 accessible monuments.
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