Architecture

The Apocalypse Has Already Happened: Stany Cambot’s Documentary Hits Theaters

L’Apocalypse a déjà eu lieu opens in theaters on January 13, 2027. Ahead of its release, Stany Cambot’s documentary will be screened in Paris in November, including at L’Entrepôt and as part of Close-Up.

Close-Up 2026: films at the festival dedicated to the city and architecture

From November 17 to 24, 2026, Close-Up returns to Paris and the Île-de-France region. The opening cine-concert, a focus on Tehran, and a slate of architecture-themed films define its sixth edition.

Masterpieces in Resonance: Centre Pompidou as Guest at the Cité de l’architecture

Works from the Centre Pompidou engage in a dialogue with the monumental casts at the Cité de l’architecture. Chefs-d’œuvre en résonance brings modern art, contemporary creation and architectural heritage together.

AVRIL at Bastille: a new free cultural venue and an opening exhibition

AVRIL opens on November 20, 2026, in the Passage du Cheval-Blanc, in Bastille. This free venue dedicated to architecture, art, crafts and design kicks off its program with a documentary exhibition by Samia Henni.

Escapes of yesteryear: three centuries of country retreats at the Atelier Grognard

In Rueil-Malmaison, the Atelier Grognard traces the history of leisure homes in the Île-de-France region. Nearly 80 works, from plans for country houses to boating posters, tell how the areas around Paris became places for rest and recreation.

Salon des Artistes Français 2027 at the Grand Palais: Photography in the Spotlight

The Salon des Artistes Français returns to the Grand Palais from February 19 to 21, 2027, for its 237th edition. Nearly 1,200 works by 869 artists have been announced, along with a section dedicated to the bicentenary of photography.

BnF Richelieu, the historic home of the Bibliothèque nationale de France and its museum

The Richelieu site, located in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, is the historic birthplace of the Bibliothèque nationale de France, which has housed collections of royal documents since 1721. A historic site, recently modernized, accessible to all!

The Hidden Treasures of the Nasrid Alhambra: An Exhibition in the Heart of Granada at the Arab World Institute

From November 24, 2026, to May 16, 2027, the Arab World Institute will take you on a journey to the Alhambra of the Nasrid sultans. Through an immersive experience and the display of extraordinary works of art, the exhibition revives the lost grandeur of Muhammad V's reign.

Brussels 1900 Exhibition at the Petit Palais: Belgian art in the spotlight in Paris

The Brussels 1900 exhibition at the Petit Palais invites us to step into the vibrant artistic scene of Belgium’s capital at the turn of the 20th century, through painting, architecture, jewellery and fashion. On view at the Petit Palais from 10 November 2026 to 25 April 2027.

Tour Triangle in Paris: skybar and immersive observatory like Summit in New York on the horizon

SUMMIT Paris is planning an immersive observatory at the top of the Tour Triangle in the 15th arrondissement. The project by Summit Entertainment Ventures combines panoramic views of the capital with art installations, building on the experience developed in New York.

Ken Club: the 16th arrondissement gym reopens with a swimming pool and revamped décor.

The Ken Club is reopening at 100 avenue du Président-Kennedy in Paris’s 16th arrondissement after four years of renovations. Swimming, cycling and Lagree share a space designed by Rodolphe Parente and Marion Mailaender. This private club is open to members on an annual subscription.

Tomb Raider: Why its tombs leave as deep an impression on us as Lara Croft

A cistern, a dizzyingly high chamber, a temple swept by the wind: Tomb Raider’s locations do far more than provide a backdrop for the action. Their architecture shapes our movements, hesitations and discoveries.

Architecture Days 2026 at Villa Savoye: dive into Le Corbusier’s world

La Villa Savoye takes part in this year's Architecture Days edition: discover the program of activities for 17 and 18 October 2026.

For the 2026 Heritage Days in Paris, the Museum of Plans-Reliefs is offering family-friendly tours and activities.

On the occasion of Heritage Days, the Paris Museum of Relief Maps invites people of all ages to discover the 28 relief maps on display at the heart of the Invalides and to try their hand at the art of model-making, on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026.

Near Notre-Dame, this astonishing medieval-looking house is actually a 1950s-era creation.

On Île de la Cité, just a stone’s throw from Notre-Dame, a residence regularly catches the eye of passersby, especially when seen from the Seine on a cruise. With its turret, mullioned windows and medieval vibe, it seems to have traversed the centuries. Yet this house on Rue des Ursins is the work of architect Fernand Pouillon, completed in the late 1950s.

With its clock tower and timber-framed façade, this Val-d’Oise railway station looks as if it were from another era.

With its postcard-perfect silhouette, a clock tower that towers over the platforms, and half-timbered façades, this station stands out from the usual image of suburban stations. Heir to the sweeping railway transformations of the interwar period, it preserves a distinctive charm that whisks travelers to another era, long before daily commutes and information screens.

Night of Museums 2026 at the Relief Map Museum in Paris: theatrical tours and mystery quests

Night of Museums 2026 is making its comeback in Paris and the Île-de-France region. To celebrate, the Plans-Reliefs Museum, located within the Hôtel des Invalides in the 7th arrondissement, will stay open late and present a specially curated program for the occasion on May 23, 2026.

Did you know? A fire had devastated the City Hall—here's what it looked like before the blaze.

On May 24, 1871, right in the heart of Paris, the City Hall was destroyed by a fire set during the Paris Commune. Before it was rebuilt in the 19th century, the building showcased a Renaissance style inherited from François I, a look that can still be admired today at the Musée Carnavalet through models and original architectural details. Curious about what it looked like? Here's the story!

Why has Romanesque architecture almost entirely disappeared in Paris, and where can you find it?

While the capital is a proud exponent of Gothic architecture, it also had many Romanesque buildings before that. With the passage of time, however, the vast majority have disappeared... except for a few die-hards!

Fondation Louis Vuitton: VR experience and architectural tours of Frank Gehry's building

The Fondation Louis Vuitton takes you behind the scenes in the run-up to its next exhibition! From February 26 to April 6, 2025, explore Frank Gehry's masterpiece through an architectural tour and an immersive VR experience.