Expected opening 2026 guide

La Caverne du Pont-Neuf: Final days to discover JR's giant installation — reviews and photos

Only a few days left to experience JR’s La Caverne du Pont-Neuf. Until June 28, 2026, this monumental installation reimagines Paris’s oldest bridge as a dark, mineral corridor, alive with sound, scents, and augmented-reality moments. An immersive work you can explore for free, around the clock, before it closes.

The Enki Bilal Foundation opens in Paris: a new art space in the Marais — our photos

The Enki Bilal Foundation opens its doors in the Marais district of Paris on June 11, 2026. From exhibitions and contemporary creation to conversations with artists, this new art venue invites visitors to immerse themselves in the world of the illustrator and writer, right in the heart of one of the capital’s most cultural neighborhoods.

The famous house with the monogram won’t be opening a hotel on the Champs-Élysées: what’s really in the works.

The rumor had it that the first Louis Vuitton hotel would rise on the Champs-Élysées in 2026. At 103-111 Avenue, a completely different scenario is taking shape. What we know.

Cinéma Le Saint-Germain-des-Prés: former Silencio des Prés relights the projector on the Left Bank

Le Saint-Germain-des-Prés, formerly Silencio des Prés, reopens in Paris’s 6th arrondissement. This historic 208-seat venue dedicated to auteur cinema returns to the screen from June 3, 2026.

An XXL shopping-and-leisure complex has opened in Essonne, featuring an outlet and, soon, an 85-dinosaur park.

A fountain with shows, shops, restaurants and even dinosaurs: shopping gets a whole new dimension in Le Plessis-Pâté, Essonne (91). From May 21, 2026, Valvert Croix Blanche opens its doors with the aim of turning a shopping trip into a true outing to be savored. An XXL new spot where people come as much to browse as to fill their bags.

Le Tang Frères in Herbay-sur-Seine, Val d’Oise, is gearing up to open and is hiring staff.

Tang Frères, the iconic Asian grocery retailer, is making its way to Val d’Oise. Fans of authentic Asian products will soon have a new destination in the large Patte-d’Oie shopping center in Herblay, where a 1,000-square-meter store has been eagerly anticipated. Originally set to open at the end of 2025, the launch has now been pushed back to 2026—though for valid reasons. The official groundbreaking ceremony took place this Tuesday, February 10th, signaling that the opening is just around the corner. We’ve got all the details.

Gashapon: a pop-up featuring 300 Japanese capsule machines (figurines and gadgets) opens in Paris

Attention, a new phenomenon is on the way. 300 gachapon machines are taking over a 150 m² pop-up on Rue de Rivoli, ready to dispense their surprise capsules. Nearly 3,000 items—manga figurines, mini gadgets, and pop culture trésors—await collectors. See you starting Saturday, April 4, 2026!

Disneyland Paris: Explore the Frozen World – Discover the Queen of Snow Area

At Disneyland Paris, World of Frozen brings the magic of Frozen to life in Disney Adventure World starting March 29, 2026. Inspired by Arendelle, this brand-new zone will feature a ride, a themed restaurant, shops, and a series of interactive experiences centered around Elsa, Anna, and their kingdom.

The Colors Festival is preparing to open its permanent street art museum in Paris.

Following a successful crowdfunding campaign on Ulule, the Colors Festival is gearing up to open its first permanent museum in Paris in 2026. As a collaborative space featuring multiple solo exhibitions and group shows scheduled throughout the year, here's what you need to know.

The Château Landon Pool, Paris's oldest swimming facility, has reopened its doors in the 10th arrondissement.

Closed since 2018, the Château-Landon swimming pool in the 10th arrondissement of Paris is finally reopening its doors this Monday, February 23, 2026. Originally opened in 1884, this historic swimming pool has undergone a €14 million renovation. Here’s everything you need to know about the new features, pricing, and opening hours.

Sant Roch: the new 400m² wellness sanctuary in Paris featuring a XXL sauna and chilling plunge pools

In Paris, wellness is set to shift gears starting March 2, 2026, with the debut of SANT ROCH, located opposite the Tuileries Garden. This new sanctuary offers XXL saunas, icy plunges, and sensory rituals, creating a transformative journey that invigorates both body and mind. Conceived by Jules and Chloé Bouscatel, SANT ROCH presents a unique immersive experience centered around contrast therapy.

Cité du Cinéma in Saint-Denis: What’s Coming After Its Transformation in 2026

The City of Cinema in Saint-Denis, the former studio founded by Luc Besson, is set to re-open in 2026 following a major overhaul. Formerly used as an Olympic village in 2024, the site will soon host a new cultural center dedicated to film and exhibitions, led by Seine et Watts.

The Pointe des Arts: what will this cultural complex, planned for completion in 2026 on Île Seguin, actually look like?

Île Seguin has been adorned in recent years by the Seine Musicale, but its transformation is far from complete. By 2026, the island will also welcome a contemporary art center, a cinema, and shopping venues.

Unusual news: Lofi Girl is set to open its very own Lofi Café right in the heart of Paris

It draws in thousands of listeners daily on YouTube. Now, in the heart of Paris’s 1st arrondissement, Lofi Girl is inviting everyone to work and relax alongside her. The Lofi Café is set to open its doors very soon...

Banke Opéra Paris: The hotel, housed in the former headquarters of a bank, is set to undergo transformation in 2026

The iconic Banke Hotel, housed in the former headquarters of a bank from the early 20th century, is set to embark on a new chapter under the Radisson Collection label. This architectural gem is expected to reopen its doors in the third quarter of 2026.

Etoile Voltaire: a new cinema designed as a living space with a green rooftop in Paris

Beware! A hot new place to live is coming soon to Paris! Etoile Voltaire, a project we've been waiting for since 2016, is coming to Paris' 11th arrondissement. The program includes 5 cinemas, a green rooftop and a solidarity restaurant!

A four-star hotel on Île Seguin with an indoor pool and a view of the Seine is set to open by the end of 2026.

In a few months, Île Seguin will welcome a new wave of buildings and amenities, including an art center, a cinema, and a city hotel featuring an indoor pool and stunning views of the Seine. This development is set to delight tourists eager to stay close to Paris.

Le Palace reopens in Paris: the legendary club beloved by artists and fashionistas returns in 2026.

An absolute icon of Parisian nightlife, Le Palace is preparing to turn the spotlights back on and revive the party. After two years of silence, this "world-famous" venue is preparing to reopen at the end of 2026, with the return of concerts at the heart of its legendary DNA, according to Le Parisien. The comeback is being orchestrated by Mickael Chetrit, who is ready to restore this historic temple of glamour and excess to its former glory.

BERGÈRE X PARIS: glass roof, restaurant-bar, coworking space... the rebirth of a historic monument in the 9th arrondissement

In the 9th arrondissement of Paris, an extraordinary construction project is shaking up the Rue Bergère and awakening a sleeping giant of the Belle Époque. Behind the palisades, 26,000 m2 of heritage are being rejuvenated, the former headquarters of the forerunner of BNP Paribas, transformed into the future hotspot of Parisian life, with coworking spaces, restaurant, bar, hotel and breathtaking views. To be discovered in 2026...

Place de la Concorde in Paris, what is the chosen project and what will the garden square look like?

Paris City Hall announced on Thursday, March 27, 2025 that architect Philippe Prost, in collaboration with landscape studio Bruel-Delmar, has been selected to lead the redevelopment of the Place de la Concorde. This ambitious project aims to transform this emblematic square into a greener, calmer space, while preserving its rich historical heritage. Lawn, flowers and numerous trees, discover what's in store for us soon.