Heritage celebrations scheduled across Europe and Canada for 2026

European Heritage Days 2026 cultural tourism historical monuments guided tours heritage preservation

Various regions across Europe and Canada are preparing for the 2026 heritage celebrations. In France, the European Heritage Days will feature themes such as ‘Photography Heritage’ and ‘Heritage in Peril’. Notable events include the Grande Loge de France opening 25 temples to the public, though no sites are scheduled in the Côte-d’Or region. Other highlights include guided tours of the Château des Barons du Pont in Pont-l’Abbé, historical visits in Remiremont, and a special banquet at the Domaine national de Chambord.

In Belgium, Arlon will host free guided tours of Saint-Martin’s stained glass and the Tontelange mill. Meanwhile, in Quebec, Canada, the Heritage Week will offer archaeological workshops, stone-cutting demonstrations, and musical performances at the Îlot des Palais.

Additional local programming includes geological site visits in Gagny and various cultural activities in Sainte-Adresse and Saint-Sever-de-Rustan, where visitors can observe ongoing restoration work at the historic abbey.

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Abbaye de Saint-Sever-de-Rustan · Arlon · Château de Chambord · Château des Barons du Pont · European Heritage Days · Grande Loge de France · Pont-l’Abbé · Remiremont · Ville de Québec

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The Royal Office of Tourism of Arlon is offering five free guided tours in Arlon and Tontelange on September 12 and 13, 2026. www.info-lux.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The 2026 European Heritage Days feature the national themes of photography heritage and heritage in peril. remiremontvallees.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Remiremont Office of Tourism will provide free 45-minute guided tours during the European Heritage Days on September 19 and 20, 2026. remiremontvallees.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The City of Pont-l’Abbé is opening parts of the Château des Barons du Pont for free guided visits on September 19 and 20, 2026. ville-pontlabbe.bzh
[○ 1 SOURCE] Guided tours at the Château des Barons du Pont will include sessions conducted in Breton. ville-pontlabbe.bzh