Exhibition guide

Urban stroll: Japan sketched by Florent Chavouet at the Maison de la Culture du Japon

The Maison de la Culture du Japon in Paris is hosting a small, free exhibition dedicated to the sketches of French illustrator Florent Chavouet. Visit between December 2, 2025, and January 10, 2026, to discover this beautiful illustrated urban stroll.

JR will transform the Pont Neuf into a temporary cave in tribute to Christo and Jeanne-Claude in June 2026.

To mark the 40th anniversary of Christo and Jeanne-Claude's wrapping of the Pont-Neuf, the Quai de la Mégisserie is honoring the duo's monumental works and their unique connection to the capital with a free outdoor exhibition running until October 30, 2025. JR's monumental installation, originally planned for September 2025, will transform the bridge into a gigantic immersive urban cave from June 6 to 28, 2026!

Chiorama Exhibition: An immersive experience at the Renault® parade on the Champs-Elysées

From November 8, 2025, to February 28, 2026, the Renault® showcase transforms into an immersive, emotionally engaging experience celebrating the legendary Renault Clio. Featuring an exhibition of iconic models, a curated artistic program, and interactive activities, Cliorama offers a vibrant tribute to love, culture, and design. This is a must-visit event for automotive enthusiasts, photography lovers, and culture aficionados alike.

The world and fashion according to Paul Poiret: the free exhibition at Christie's Paris

Christie's Paris celebrates the visionary genius of Paul Poiret with the free exhibition "The World and Fashion According to Paul Poiret," presented from November 13 to 18, 2025. Through fashion illustrations, original plates, and rare objects, the couturier's universe is revealed seamlessly, but with all the brilliance of his style. A flamboyant tribute to Art Deco, where color, culture, and elegance are drawn in the ink of his era.

Unicorn!: the Musée de Cluny's major exhibition explores the myth of the legendary creature.

The Cluny Museum in Paris is hosting “Unicorn!”, a major exhibition dedicated to the legendary mythical creature, running from March 10 to July 12, 2026. Through around a hundred works from across the globe, visitors can explore the history, symbolism, and centuries-old fascination with the unicorn — blending art, legend, and spirituality.

The Great Exhibition of Made in France 2025 returns to the Palais de l'Élysée - dates & reservations

The Élysée is opening its doors for the Grande Exposition du Fabriqué en France (Great Exhibition of French Manufacturing) on the weekend of November 15-16, 2025! For its fifth edition, this iconic event will showcase 123 products that highlight our national expertise. Come celebrate French craftsmanship and discover the talents of our artisans, producers, and manufacturers from mainland France and overseas! Ticket office opens at 5 p.m.

Pekka Halonen: an ode to Finland, the contemplative exhibition at the Petit Palais - our photos

From November 4, 2025, to February 22, 2026, the Petit Palais is dedicating a major retrospective to the Nordic painter Pekka Halonen. Entitled "A Hymn to Finland," this temporary exhibition showcases the work of this Finnish artist, who trained in Paris and loved to depict wild, snow-covered landscapes. Spotlight on this artistic event, designed as a sensory experience that takes us on a journey to the heart of Finland's sublime nature.

Exhibition, concert, and auction in Provins in November 2025

A multidisciplinary artistic event will take place at the Hôtel de Savigny in the medieval town of Provins in Seine-et-Marne, from November 8 to 23, 2025. The JellyFish On Mars Production association is organizing an exhibition with a private viewing, followed by a concert and an auction.

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).

Perfume, sculpture of the invisible: Francis Kurkdjian's free olfactory exhibition in Paris - photos

Open your nostrils wide, invisible art is about to enchant you! Francis Kurkdjian, the nose behind iconic perfumes, celebrates 30 years of creations at the Palais de Tokyo. From October 29 to November 23, 2025, the (olfactory) exhibition "Perfume, Sculpture of the Invisible" invites you to smell, see, and feel emotion in a bottle. Free admission with reservation.

Gerhard Richter: the retrospective exhibition of the German painter at the Louis Vuitton Foundation—our photos

At the Fondation Louis Vuitton, from October 17, 2025 to March 2, 2026, Gerhard Richter makes history with an XXL retrospective exhibition spanning over 60 years of creation. From photographic blur to scraped abstractions, from vibrant oils to sculptures in glass and steel, 270 works unravel the thread of a gesture as rigorous as it is moving.

Kandinsky, The Music of Colors: the exhibition to see (and hear) at the Philharmonie de Paris - our photos

When painting takes its scales and music takes its colors, the Kandinsky exhibition invites itself to the Philharmonie de Paris! From October 15, 2025 to February 1, 2026, "Kandinsky. La musique des couleurs" reveals how the master of abstraction made painting dance to the rhythm of music. A vibrant immersion between paintings, sounds and emotions.

Les gens de Paris, 1926-1936: the historical exhibition at the Musée Carnavalet is unveiled

What if you could find your great-grandparents in the streets of Paris? The exhibition Les Gens de Paris 1926-1936 at the Musée Carnavalet delves into unpublished census records to reveal the Parisians of the interwar period. From October 8, 2025 to February 8, 2026.

Virgil Abloh: The Codes: our photos of the designer's retrospective exhibition at the Grand Palais - final days

Virgil Abloh takes over the Grand Palais with The Codes, an exhibition decoding his extraordinary creations and multi-faceted style. Street, art, design... this journey, signed Virgil Abloh Archive and supported by the sportswear giant, reveals the full power of his heritage. It's now or never to (re)discover Virgil in large format: see you from September 30 to October 10, 2025!

MansA: the Maison des Mondes Africains opens free of charge with the "Noires" exhibition to discover

The Maison des Mondes Africains (MansA) opens its doors in the 10th arrondissement of Paris on October 4, 2025 for two years. This new cultural center dedicated to African and Afro-diasporic cultures is taking up residence in a former haute-couture workshop near Goncourt for two years, with the "Noires" exhibition by Roxane Mbanga running until October 26. And since it's free, we're sure you'll want to check it out. But don't forget to make a reservation for the exhibition.

Louis Vuitton Art Déco: the new free & immersive LV Dream exhibition in Paris - our photos

Louis Vuitton celebrates the 100th anniversary of the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes with its new free exhibition, Louis Vuitton Art Deco, from September 26, 2025 at LV Dream, in the 1st arrondissement. On this immersive tour, leather, canvas and geometric lines meet in eight themed rooms, with over 300 heritage pieces and never-before-seen archives!

Artisans d'Excellence 2025: the Arts Décoratifs tradeshow in a Paris landmark

The Artisans d'Excellence trade show moves to the Palais de la Porte Dorée for its second edition from October 2 to 4, 2025. In the heart of the building in the 12th arrondissement, eighty craftsmen and material artists invite you to discover their work, in an exhibition celebrating the excellence of French know-how.

Free manga exhibition: Ghost in the Shell invests Paris

Espace DANAE in the 1st arrondissement presents a free manga exhibition dedicated to Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex. From October 1 to 5, 2025, we can discover contemporary works of art on limited-edition metallic canvas.

John Singer Sargent exhibition dazzles Paris at the Musée d'Orsay

From September 23, 2025 to January 26, 2026, the Musée d'Orsay is devoting an unprecedented exhibition to the American painter John Singer Sargent. This retrospective highlights his Parisian years through 90 works, including 66 paintings.

Born to Rise: Constance Lafonta's superb free exhibition in Paris' Marais district

Constance Lafonta presents "Born to Rise", an immersive scenographic book exhibition to be discovered in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, from September 18 to 26, 2025. This French Beaux-Arts graduate transforms space into an initiatory journey through four chapters dedicated to metamorphosis and transcendence.