Bon plan guide

"Rêveries de pierres" at the École des Arts Joailliers: an exhibition of a precious collection of stones

Are you in search of a truly original, poetic, and deeply mesmerizing exhibition? From November 6, 2025, to March 29, 2026, the École des Arts Joailliers, in partnership with the Muséum national d’histoire naturelle, invites you to explore "Dreams of Stones: Poetry and Minerals of Roger Caillois," right in the heart of Paris’s 9th arrondissement. This event offers a rare opportunity to marvel at 200 extraordinary minerals, accompanied by never-before-seen texts from one of the most distinctive thinkers of the 20th century. Additionally, entry is free with prior reservation (link below).

The Lancôme Express, a magical experience on the Champs-Élysées

The Lancôme Express is setting up on the Champs-Élysées to celebrate the House's 90th anniversary with an immersive, indulgent, and magical experience until Christmas.

"A Century of Conservation—From the Forbidden City to the Palace Museum": Photo Exhibition in Paris

Immerse yourself in Chinese culture with an exceptional exhibition at the China Cultural Center in Paris, from November 12, 2025, to January 20, 2026, except Sundays, public holidays, and Saturdays during school holidays. This cultural event is open to all, with free admission and no reservation required. This exhibition is an invitation to discover, understand, and experience the deep roots of Chinese civilization.

Thierry Lefort's California - 20 years of painting: Free retrospective exhibition

How about taking a trip to California without leaving Paris? From December 23, 2025, to January 7, 2026, the Beffroi de Montrouge is hosting "La Californie de Thierry Lefort," a museum-scale exhibition curated by Yoyo Maeght. This exceptional retrospective traces twenty years of painting between Paris and Los Angeles. An artistic journey not to be missed. Admission is free upon reservation, with a gift for each visitor (links below).

Heritage Days 2025 at the Khánh-Anh Pagoda in Essonne - 91, the program

The Khánh-Anh pagoda in Évry-Courcouronnes opens its doors for the Journées Européennes du Patrimoine 2025 on September 20 and 21. Traditional performances, Mandala ceremonies and vegetarian dishes on the program.

Grandeur Nature II: free contemporary art exhibition 2025 at the Château de Fontainebleau

Grandeur Nature II is the name of the contemporary open-air exhibition on display in the gardens of the Château de Fontainebleau from May 25 to September 21, 2025. And since it's free, you'd be wrong to miss out.

The Hangar Y's contemporary open-air exhibition is back! An artistic stroll in the green

The Hangar Y, which conceals a 10-hectare natural area planted with trees, offers a year-round open-air art walk, free on weekdays and €3 with access to the Hangar on weekends. Since April 28, 2025, new works have been added to the circuit. From Erwin Wurm and Lionel Sabatte to Pauline Tralongo and Odile Decq, it's time for an unusual, unplugged stroll through the heart of the Hauts-de-Seine.

Pierre Hermé's free egg hunt around the Opera for Easter 2025

For Easter, Pierre Hermé is offering a free, artistic egg hunt around his Infiniment Chocolat boutique in the Opéra district of Paris, on April 16 and 17, 2025. A playful hunt in the form of an investigation, with beautiful chocolate gifts at the end, is sure to delight young and old alike.

Fête de la coquille Saint-Jacques et de la Saint Vincent 2025 in Montmartre this weekend!

The Fête de la coquille Saint-Jacques in Montmartre is an institution that no Parisian would dare miss. This year, on January 25 and 26, 2025, it's all about scallops from the Bay of Saint-Brieuc.