Free exhibition guide

Dans(e) la lumière, season 2: the full program for this artistic edition at the EDF Foundation

The EDF Foundation is organizing a second and new edition of its Dans(e) la lumière event, which combines exhibitions and dance performances. Season 2 runs from November 4, 2025 to January 31, 2026. Find out more about the program.

Art Basel Paris 2025: galerie Perrotin presents "Panorama" group show

To mark the new edition of Art Basel Paris, Galerie Perrotin is organizing a group exhibition to be seen at the Salle de Bal, exceptionally open for the occasion, and in its space on rue Matignon. The contemporary art event will feature works by Jean-Michel Othoniel, Otani Workshop, Park Seo-Bo, Christiane Pooley, Hans Hartung, Lee Bae and Ali Banisadr.

Laurie Simmons: Black & White: a free photo exhibition at Almine Rech Matignon gallery

Artist Laurie Simmons takes over the Almine Rech Matignon gallery in Paris with her Black & White exhibition. On view free of charge from October 18 to December 20, 2025.

Palais de Tokyo: two free days to discover the new autumn exhibitions

The Palais de Tokyo opens its doors for two free days dedicated to contemporary creation, with an immersive dive into the ECHO DELAY REVERB and Melvin Edwards exhibitions, on October 22 and 23, 2025. A rare opportunity to discover, without reservation, two major artistic paths between transatlantic dialogue and sculptural homage.

Art Basel Paris 2025: free exhibition by designer Charles Zana in a sublime Haussmann apartment

To coincide with Art Basel 2025, designer Charles Zana takes over a Paris apartment in the 1st arrondissement for a free exhibition from October 22 to 26. "In Situ" features more than thirty original creations exploring bold volumes, sculptural lines and sensorial textures. Each piece finds its place, making design an experience to be lived.

Forgeries and counterfeiters, from the Middle Ages to the present day: the free exhibition at the National Archives

Can you tell the real from the fake? From October 15, 2025 to February 2, 2026, the National Archives and the Banque de France will be testing your critical thinking skills in their new exhibition on famous forgeries from history.

France, un album de famille: an exhibition by Yann Arthus-Bertrand at the Hôtel de Ville in Paris

This autumn, the salons d'honneur of the Hôtel de Ville de Paris are exceptionally opening their doors to the general public for a free exhibition (accessible on reservation) devoted to the faces of today's France. Join us from October 20 to November 2, 2025 to discover "France, un album de famille", a committed artistic project by Yann Arthus-Bertrand and Hervé Le Bras.

Les Ateliers d'art des grands magasins: a free exhibition at the Bibliothèque Forney, Paris

Printemps' Primavera, Bon Marché's Pomone, Galeries Lafayette's La Maîtrise and Grands Magasins du Louvre's Studium Louvre showcase the best of Art Deco to mark the centenary of the 1925 Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes. Furniture, textiles, ceramics, catalogs, posters and photographs can all be discovered at the Bibliothèque Forney in a free exhibition running from November 4, 2025 to February 28, 2026.

Free street art and textile festival in a chapel: À la croisée des arts 2025 reveals itself

Village Reille hosts the second edition of À la croisée des arts, a free street art and textile festival to be held from October 10 to 12, 2025 in the 14th arrondissement of Paris. This year's event takes up the theme of textile recycling, with some twenty urban artists teaming up with fashion designers for an exhibition, live painting and fashion show. We tell you all about it...

Berlinde De Bruyckere: her "Need" exhibition at Galleria Continua - our photos

This autumn, Galleria Continua opens its doors to Berlinde De Bruyckere. The Belgian artist, a major figure in contemporary art, presents "Need", a solo exhibition exploring the vulnerability and fragility of the body. An artistic event to be discovered free of charge from October 10 to December 30, 2025.

Gaston Paris - L'équilibre du carré: the free photo exhibition at Roger-Viollet Gallery

Galerie Roger-Viollet is organizing an exhibition on the famous photographer Gaston Paris, free to visit from October 2, 2025 to January 17, 2026.

Ardif presents "Felines Mechanimal", an urban art exhibition on the world of felines - our photos

Ardif presents its new solo exhibition in Paris! Join us from Wednesday October 8 to Sunday October 12, 2025 at a gallery in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris to discover "Felines Mechanimal", a free installation by the French street artist featuring some fifteen works on the world of felines.

Voir la mer: a free contemporary exhibition at the Maif Social Club - photos

Contemporary artists draw inspiration from the oceans to create original works, sometimes amusing, sometimes disturbing... Come and discover the Voir la mer exhibition, presented at the Maif Social Club from October 11, 2025 to July 25, 2026.

A free fashion exhibition of unique and sustainable upcycling pieces at Europa Expérience

From October 1 to 31, 2025, Europa Expérience Paris will host a free exhibition featuring 28 designers from across the European Union, showcasing more sustainable fashion.

FoRTE#7 exhibition: discover young talent at FRAC Île-de-France in Romainville

The FoRTE exhibition returns for a 7th edition at the Frac Île-de-France reserves: the region presents works by the winners of the Fonds régional des talents émergents, from November 19, 2025 to January 11, 2026.

Les DeuxMains du Luxe: immersion in craftsmanship and know-how at the Grand Palais - our photos

Les DeuxMains du Luxe takes over the Grand Palais from October 2 to 5, 2025, to showcase exceptional craftsmanship and know-how. For four free days, discover 32 luxury houses and 20 schools or associations, take part in workshops and attend continuous demonstrations with the craftsmen who shape French creation, from Fashion to Jewellery, Leather to Decoration, Gastronomy and Perfumes.

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.

Exhibition and sale of Hermès, Vuitton, Chanel and YSL luxury bags, jewelry and scarves in Paris

Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Dior ... Fashion's iconic bags and accessories will be on display at the Crédit Municipal de Paris on Friday October 10 and Saturday October 11, 2025, for a free exhibition prior to their auction!

Vanessa Paradis, "Paradissime": the tribute exhibition at Galerie de l'Instant

As Vanessa Paradis prepares to return to the stage in 2026, the Galerie de l'Instant in Paris is devoting an exhibition to her. Come and discover the artist's photographs by Paolo Roversi, Ellen von Unwerth and Kate Barry at the "Paradissime" exhibition, on view free of charge from October 15, 2025 to January 14, 2026.

Paris: a free exhibition to discover the works of art of the Grand Paris Express

This autumn, the concourse of the Saint-Denis - Pleyel station is transformed to host a free exhibition. Between two journeys on line 14, come and discover a selection of 70 works of art from the stations of the Grand Paris Express.