Events

Call to save "Princesse", astronomical clock of French heritage

A mobilization has been launched to save "Princesse", presented as a unique jewel of French astronomical clockmaking.

Auction dedicated to Toulon and its region in Ollioules

The Hôtel des ventes de Provence is organizing on November 10 in Ollioules a sale dedicated to Toulon heritage: portraits, old photographs and historical books.

Agen considers tree stock audit amid water stress

Agen city hall is having its trees assessed after the fall of a stone pine in early October and is considering an audit of its tree stock, in a context of climate change and water stress.

Neuwiller-lès-Saverne: a day in the footsteps of Jewish memory

As part of the European Days of Jewish Culture, the Patrimoine association is organizing events on November 8 in Neuwiller-lès-Saverne.

La Rochelle: company A2D uses AI to inspect monuments

The La Rochelle-based company A2D offers heritage and infrastructure managers the ability to detect structural defects using artificial intelligence and schedule maintenance interventions.

Nice: Creutz store facade restored at Wilson Square

The storefront of the Creutz pen shop at Wilson Square in Nice has regained its original appearance after ten days of work carried out by two heritage painters.

Guéret: more than 180 participants gathered to protect churches from theft

More than 180 people gathered in Guéret on November 4 to consider protecting religious heritage from theft, while keeping churches open to the public.

In Bersée, the Bar chapel renovated by Friends of Heritage

The Bar chapel in Bersée (Nord) has been renovated thanks to the local association Friends of Heritage.

Moreuil: Hosiery museum renovated during winter

The Moreuil Hosiery Museum is undergoing winter renovations and should reopen during Heritage Days.

Romilly-sur-Seine: The knitting living space closed until March 1, 2027

The Romilly Heritage Association is closing the knitting living space in Romilly-sur-Seine until March 1, 2027, a period used by volunteers to maintain equipment and prepare a new exhibition.

"A church burns every week in France": a misleading claim

The Religious Heritage Observatory records 25 to 50 fires per year in religious buildings, including 10 to 20 deliberate ones, which puts the viral claim into perspective.

Metal detectorists defend themselves against accusations of archaeological looting

With 15,000 metal detectors sold annually in France, enthusiasts dispute accusations of plundering archaeological heritage.

Climate risks panorama: exposure of households and their real estate assets

Publication of a panorama on the exposure of French households and their real estate assets to climate risks.

Montpellier: more than 80 trees removed from Sophie-Desmarets Park after the August 24 storm

The Sophie-Desmarets park, in La Paillade, is among the sites most affected by the winds of the August 24 storm. The project to remove sawn tree trunks has reignited the question of renewing the urban tree stock.

Ariège: village calls on Loto du patrimoine to save Lujat chapel

Lujat chapel, in Ornolac-Ussat-les-Bains in Haute-Ariège, is threatening to collapse. Selected for the Loto du patrimoine 2026, it could receive funds for its restoration.

Opening in Paris of the Dubai Papers trial

Thirteen people and three companies are on trial in Paris for having organized the concealment of their assets, an emblematic case of international tax fraud.

Sauvagney launches donation appeal to renovate its church

The municipality of Sauvagney, in the Doubs, has launched a fundraiser via the Fondation du patrimoine to finance 486,000 euros in renovation work for its church.

In Buxeuil, heritage renovation highlighted to attract new residents

A local official defends the restoration of heritage elements, such as the town hall's stone facade, to strengthen the village's appeal.

Items from Outtersteene church left abandoned

In the Nord department, items belonging to Outtersteene church are found abandoned, raising the issue of local heritage conservation.

Hérault: La Caunette gate tower restored thanks to Heritage Lottery

The municipality of La Caunette, in Hérault, sees its gate tower, the only monument selected in the department, benefit from a Heritage Lottery windfall for a full restoration.

In Fort-de-France, guided tour of La Levée cemetery for All Saints' Day

About forty people took part on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in a guided tour of La Levée cemetery in Fort-de-France to discover its historical heritage.

Ajaccio: the Canicciu marine cemetery, two centuries of local history

On the occasion of All Saints’ Day, the City of Ajaccio highlights the history of the Canicciu marine cemetery and its funerary heritage.

Call for donations to save nine Breton lighthouses

The Heritage Foundation and the Coastal Conservatory launch a crowdfunding campaign to renovate nine Breton lighthouses threatened by abandonment and the marine climate.

Morteau: 30 vehicles impounded around Super Comice

Thirty vehicles were impounded the week before the Super Comice heritage fair in Morteau, complicating parking for cross-border workers.

Pic du Midi de Bigorre's bid for UNESCO World Heritage status

The bid to inscribe Pic du Midi de Bigorre on the UNESCO World Heritage List has won the territory's support, led notably by Jean-Louis Cazaubon.

Carignan: fundraiser to restore the Orléans bastion's rampart wall

The city of Carignan and the Fondation du patrimoine are launching a fundraiser to restore the rampart wall of the Orléans bastion, under an agreement signed on October 29, 2026.

CRC flags the property management of the Département de La Réunion

The CRC considers the property strategy of the Département de La Réunion incomplete, although it manages assets representing nearly 40% of the territory, while welcoming recent efforts.

The Sauvons notre patrimoine association renovates leisure facilities in Moiremont

In Moiremont, the local Sauvons notre patrimoine association is renovating several leisure facilities to promote local tourism.

Guillaumes: castle tower restoration awarded at the Heritage Ribbons

The village of Guillaumes, in the upper Var valley, receives a "Ruban du patrimoine" for the identical restoration of the tower of its 14th-century castle.

Opening of the 31st International Cultural Heritage Fair in Paris

The International Cultural Heritage Fair opens on October 29, 2026, at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, showcasing heritage preservation expertise.

Climate change, a major issue for cultural heritage by 2050

Three studies by different organizations warn of the impact of climate change on historic buildings such as the Loire Valley châteaux, Mont-Saint-Michel, Fort Saint-André, and Fontfroide Abbey.

Sigale: first bread oven festival and twinning with a Piedmontese village

The municipality of Sigale, in the Nice hinterland, organized its first bread oven festival, celebrating a living heritage and renewing ties with the Piedmontese village of Niella Tanaro.

Pierrefonds: exhibition highlights Cistercian heritage

A photography exhibition by Frédéric Sartiaux dedicated to Cistercian abbeys is on display at the Pierrefonds tourist office until October 30.

Authieule: fundraising campaign to restore Saint-Vaast church

The Fondation du patrimoine has launched a voluntary fundraising campaign to restore the badly damaged roof structure of Saint-Vaast church in Authieule, in the Somme, after the mayor issued a safety order.

Rouen: Sublime House threatened by damp and water infiltration

Rouen's medieval Jewish heritage at the Sublime House is threatened by damp and water ingress.

Heritage Lottery: actual share paid over to monument restoration

An explanation details what amount of a 15-euro Heritage Lottery ticket is actually paid to the Heritage Foundation for monument renovation.

Saint-Denis-d'Anjou: Village mobilizes against heavy trucks damaging its heritage

Due to roadworks and a diversion, trucks are entering the narrow streets of the medieval village of Saint-Denis-d'Anjou, in the Mayenne department, causing significant damage.

Aisne: old clock face saved at Saint-Laurent Collegiate Church in Rozoy-sur-Serre

The clock face of the Saint-Laurent Collegiate Church in Rozoy-sur-Serre (Aisne) has been dismantled as part of the restoration of the building, a step in saving this heritage.

Sélestat: Gerris association celebrates 50th anniversary

The study group for the Ried-Illwald and Sélestat regions will celebrate its 50th anniversary on October 31 and November 1, an opportunity to look back on half a century of action to promote knowledge and protection of the local natural heritage.

Heritage: five billion euros needed to maintain historic monuments

France has 46,000 historic monuments whose upkeep would require at least five billion euros over ten years, funding the state cannot provide alone.

Investigation reveals hidden assets of Putin associate on French Riviera

A journalistic investigation has uncovered a villa in Saint-Tropez and an account in Monaco belonging to an associate of Vladimir Putin.

Ariège: call for donations to save Bouan's fortified caves

The municipality of Bouan, in Ariège, is launching with the Fondation du Patrimoine a public subscription to restore its spoulgas, medieval fortified caves threatened with collapse.