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Various regions in Europe and Canada are organizing heritage Heritage celebrations continue across Europe and activities focused Canada, focusing on historical landmarks and cultural preservation. preservation efforts. In France, programming includes the European Heritage Days, featuring Days include themes such as ‘Photography Heritage’ and ‘Heritage in Peril’. Activities range from the opening of 25 temples by the Grande Loge de France to guided tours of the Château des Barons du Pont and visits to historical sites in Remiremont. In Brignon, specific heritage events scheduled for September 19 and 20 will focus on a local Protestant temple that requires urgent roof renovations costing between €200,000 temple. Due to the building’s condition, the interior remains closed to the public, but visitors can join guided village tours and €250,000; a presentations on Protestant history. A fundraising campaign has been launched in partnership with the Fondation du Patrimoine is underway to support these repairs. address urgent roof renovations estimated to cost between €200,000 and €250,000. In Canada, heritage initiatives include workshops and musical performances in Quebec. Specifically, the MRC de La Vallée-du-Richelieu is hosting the 9th edition of the Religious Heritage Days, titled ‘De clocher en clocher’, which allows is scheduled for September 11 to 13, 2026. Organized by the public Conseil du patrimoine religieux du Québec, the event has expanded significantly to visit churches in several villages include 142 heritage sites and circuits across more than 90 municipalities, spanning from the Abitibi forests to connect culture with the local landscape. Magdalen Islands. This edition marks a notable shift as sites outside of Quebec will participate for the first time, initiating what organizers describe as a ‘pan-Canadian movement’. The program features guided tours of cemeteries, gardens, and historical sites. While activities are free, the public is encouraged to donate to support site preservation.