Les Halles, the Pont-Neuf, the Pont des Arts, the department stores and rue de Rivoli, the Tuileries Gardens, Place Vendôme, the Louvre, the Conciergerie, the Musée de l'Orangerie and the Musée en Herbe... Paris's 1st arrondissement is packed with beautiful spots, must-sees and activities of all kinds.
You could spend an entire day here, between shopping, restaurants and cafés, outdoor walks and cultural outings... But what can you do in the 1st arrondissement if you loveart and culture?
Dear friends, if you love art, you won't be bored in the center of Paris: here you'll find some of the capital's finest museums, as well as numerous art venues and galleries. Here's a selection ofexhibitions to see in Paris's1st arrondissement right now, and a sneak preview of those coming soon to local museums.
Olympism, a modern invention: the exhibition between art and sport at the Musée du Louvre, our photos
The Musée du Louvre is gearing up for the Olympic Games, with a brand-new, sporting exhibition. From April 24 to September 16, 2024, discover "Olympism, a modern invention, an ancient heritage". [Read more]
The Hôtel de la Marine in Paris, the sublime monument on Place de la Concorde
Do you know the Hôtel de la Marine? Let's discover this restored treasure of Parisian heritage, enthroned on the Place de la Concorde! [Read more]
The birth of department stores, a double exhibition at the heart of these mythical Parisian landmarks
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs and the Cité de l'Architecture take us to the heart of the legendary addresses of Parisian art de vivre with "The Birth of Department Stores", a two-part exhibition. Visit the MAD from April 10 to October 13, 2024, then from October 16, 2024 to March 16, 2025, to discover the history of these temples to fashion right up to the present day. [Read more]
Bourse de Commerce in Paris: discover this contemporary art center and the Pinault collection
Located in the heart of the capital, in the Halles district, the Bourse de Commerce and the Pinault Collection offer a wonderful stroll through contemporary works of art. Here's everything you need to know before visiting this art center. [Read more]
Free nocturne at the Bourse de Commerce this Saturday, May 4, 2024
Would you like to visit the collections at the Bourse de Commerce? Take advantage of the free nocturne, this Saturday May 4, 2024, to discover this must-see art venue in Paris. [Read more]
Musée du Louvre: discover the artistic and tourist heart of the capital
The Musée du Louvre, one of the capital's must-see museums, promotes French and European culture through its many masterpieces on display, as evidenced by the 8 million visitors a year who come to contemplate the smile of the Mona Lisa or the fervor of Liberty Guiding the People. A place steeped in history, where art has been flourishing for two centuries already, to discover if you're staying in Paris! [Read more]
Musée du Louvre: a free nocturne on May 3, the first Friday of the month
It's the perfect opportunity to take advantage of every month, without exception: the Musée du Louvre opens its doors free of charge to all visitors, on the first Friday of each month, after 6pm. Next date to remember: May 3, 2024 . [Read more]
Musée de l'Orangerie in Paris: programming, opening hours, history... All you need to know
The Musée de l'Orangerie is famous for Monet's Water Lilies. But the museum holds many other treasures... Here's everything you need to know to visit. [Read more]
Fashion, design and jewelry: the exhibition for fashion lovers at the Musée des Arts Déco
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs pays tribute to couturiers and designers, and unveils several masterpieces from its collections, in a never-before-seen exhibition. From April 3 to November 10, 2024, come and admire Parcours mode, design, bijoux. [Read more]
The tree of a thousand voices: an original sculpture installed on the Carrousel bridge
Spring has brought a curious tree to life in front of the Carrousel bridge on Quai Voltaire. From March 21 to May 21, 2024, come and admire this outdoor sculpture by Daniel Hourdé. [Read more]
The Van Eyck exhibition at the Louvre unveils: (re)discover La Vierge du chancelier Rolin (The Virgin of Chancellor Rolin)
To mark the restoration of Van Eyck's masterpiece The Virgin of Chancellor Rolin, the Musée du Louvre is unveiling an exceptional exhibition featuring the largest number of Van Eyck's works ever presented in France. From March 20 to June 17, 2024, we're off to the second floor of the Salle de la Chapelle to discover some sixty works that allow us to delve into the ins and outs of this creation. [Read more]
Le monde comme il va: the contemporary art exhibition at the Bourse de Commerce, our photos
The Bourse de Commerce unveils a monumental exhibition, a true love letter to contemporary art, with "Le monde comme il va", to be discovered from March 20 to September 2, 2024. [Read more]
The Hôtel de la Marine celebrates spring with activities for young and old!
Formerly the Garde-Meuble de la Couronne, the Hôtel de la Marine has become a living space dedicated to arts and crafts. This spring, plunge into the heart of the French art of living, with tours and workshops that will take you on a voyage of discovery: olfactory tours, poetic strolls, theater for young audiences, family modeling workshops, Easter egg hunts... the Hôtel de la Marine celebrates Spring in art! [Read more]
Taste of the Renaissance, a collectors' exhibition unveiled at Hôtel de la Marine
The Al Thani Collection at Hôtel de la Marine presents "A Taste of the Renaissance", an original exhibition organized in partnership with the Victoria and Albert Museum, from March 6 to June 30, 2024. [Read more]
Henry Cros, Sculpteur et Dessinateur exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, photos
Henry Cros, 1840-1907 exhibition: discover the work of the visionary sculptor, ceramist, glassmaker and draughtsman at the Musée des Arts décoratifs in Paris, from March 6 to May 26, 2024. An unprecedented plunge into 19th-century art. From wax modelling to the invention of pâte de verre sculpture, we plunge into the artist's evolution through time, discovering works never before shown. [Read more]
A journey through stone and light: the Conciergerie's magnificent photo exhibition unveiled
Photographer Ahmet Ertuğ lets us admire exceptional monuments through his photographs, presented in the exhibition "Voyage dans les pierres et la lumière", to be discovered at the Conciergerie from February 9 to May 20, 2024. [Read more]
Réflex 2024: the photo exhibition on sport in Parisian swimming pools in the run-up to the Olympic Games
In the run-up to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, sports-related exhibitions are multiplying in the capital. Five Parisian swimming pools welcome you to discover an unusual photo exhibition, starting January 26! [Read more]
Yoga, dance, magic, drawing: unusual activities during nocturnes at the Musée du Louvre
As night falls on Friday evenings, head to the Musée du Louvre to rediscover its collections in a whole new way, with unusual workshops and activities accessible to all, in addition to the current exhibitions! [Read more]
Les bals de l'Hôtel de la Marine: a magical event to the rhythm of music from centuries gone by
Take a step back in time, and attend a 19th-century ball, with the magical evenings organized once a month at the Hôtel de la Marine. [Read more]
LV Dream by Louis Vuitton: free exhibition, boutique, café and chocolate shop
The famous Maison Louis Vuitton opens LV DREAM, a free exhibition and gift store that also features a café and a chocolate shop in collaboration with Chef Pâtissier Maxime Frédéric of Cheval Blanc Paris. While the exhibition is by reservation only, the boutique and café are open to the public. [Read more]
The Musée de l'Illusion, one of the best family outings on vacation in Paris
The famous Musée de l'Illusion awaits you during the Christmas vacations for a unique and exciting experience, with family or friends! You'll plunge into a fascinating world, where all your senses will be turned upside down thanks to 70 illusions, each more intriguing and amusing than the last... A multi-sensory visit that's a must! [Read more]
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs, the must-see Parisian museum dedicated to design and fashion
Just a stone's throw from the Jardin des Tuileries and the Louvre Pyramid, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs occupies the Rohan and Marsan wings of the Palais du Louvre, with permanent collections and temporary exhibitions that are a must-see for all Paris design enthusiasts. [Read more]
Retrospective of fashion designer Iris Van Herpen at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs
Iris Van Herpen will be the next fashion designer to be honored by the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, in a retrospective exhibition from November 29, 2023 to April 28, 2024. Between fashion, technology and "meta-morphism", the installation promises to be exceptional! [Read more]
Seth se la joue, the playful street-art exhibition is extended at the Musée en Herbe - our photos
From June 8, 2023 to May 12, 2024, we're continuing (and ending) the year in style at the Musée en Herbe, a cultural venue on a child's scale, designed especially for the little ones: in fact, it's Parisian street artist Seth who has made the museum his brand-new playground with a brand-new exhibition dedicated to him, Seth se la joue. [Read more]
Robert Ryman exhibition at the Musée de l'Orangerie: a retrospective tribute to a singular artist
Conceptual and minimalist works, fascinating paintings: Robert Ryman is at the heart of the Musée de l'Orangerie's eponymous exhibition. On view from March 6 to July 1, 2024. [Read more]
Vertiges, the exhibition that challenges our senses at the Bourse de Commerce
Artists at the Bourse de Commerce take us on a dizzying artistic spiral, with the Vertiges exhibition, on view from March 20 to September 23, 2024. [Read more]
Exceptional cooking, pastry and oenology workshops at the Hôtel de la Marine
Would you like to learn to cook or bake in an exceptional setting? Head for the Hôtel de la Marine, from November 21, 2023, for culinary workshops based on France's gastronomic heritage! [Read more]
The Musée en Herbe, a child-sized cultural venue in the Marais district of Paris
In the Marais district of Paris, the Musée en Herbe offers the youngest visitors a chance to discover art, through fun, interactive exhibitions for young and old alike, aged 3 to 103. [Read more]
Louvre Museum: Must-see masterpieces
The Louvre Museum is one of the most visited museums in the world, and houses some of the most famous works. Here are the must-sees on your next visit. [Read more]
The Musée de l'Illusion in Paris: a multi-sensory journey that will make you lose your head!
The Musée de l'Illusion awaits you in the 1st arrondissement of Paris. Come and enjoy a unique and educational family experience! Immerse yourself in a fascinating world, where all your senses will be turned upside down... A multi-sensory visit that's a must. [Read more]
Visit the Louvre Museum by night every Friday night!
To end your week on a high note, treat yourself to a moment of magic: the Louvre Museum will open at night every Friday evening, starting July 1, 2022. The permanent collections and temporary exhibitions of the most beautiful museum in the world await you! [Read more]
Treasures of the Al Thani Collection, the exhibition at Hôtel de la Marine
The Centre des Monuments nationaux and the Al Thani Collection Foundation unveil the new galleries dedicated to exhibiting the works of Prince Qatar. As of November 18, 2021, come and discover the first temporary exhibition entitled "Treasures from the Al Thani Collection". [Read more]
Once upon a time... Wen Na's tales: the exhibition in the Chinese imagination at the Musée en Herbe
Chinese artist Wen Na introduces us to her poetic, mythological world in a new exhibition at the Musée en Herbe from June 5, 2024 to January 5, 2025. [Read more]
Arte Povera: an exhibition on the Italian art movement at the Bourse de Commerce
Arte Povera is exhibited at the Bourse de Commerce in Paris from October 9, 2024 to March 24, 2024. An opportunity to learn more about this Italian artistic movement through a collection of works by thirteen leading Arte Povera figures. [Read more]
Mon ours en peluche, the adorable family exhibition at the Musée des Arts décoratifs
Every child has had a teddy bear! This timeless toy is the subject of an exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, from December 4, 2024 to June 22, 2025, which is both family-friendly and nostalgic, for young and old alike! [Read more]
The 1st arrondissement, also known as the Louvre district, is never short ofcultural events and outings ! Whether you live in the area or are just passing through, you'll always find a great exhibition to discover.
