Historical exhibition guide

"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.

La Fabrique de la Galerie Farnèse: the exhibition that reproduces a masterpiece at the Musée du Louvre

Plunge into the heart of the Farnese Palace and its exceptional frescoes from November 5, 2025 to February 2, 2026, with the Musée du Louvre exhibition featuring a reproduction of this masterpiece.

An exhibition dedicated to Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI at the Château de Fontainebleau

The Château de Fontainebleau is hosting the exhibition "Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI at Fontainebleau: Splendor and Sweetness of Life" from October 11, 2026, to January 25, 2027. This is a wonderful opportunity for history buffs to immerse themselves in the life of the royal couple.

Byblos, eternal city: explore the historic city with the exhibition at the Arab World Institute.

The Arab World Institute takes us on a journey to discover the world's first international seaport, dating back nearly 9,000 years. The exhibition Byblos, Eternal City is open from March 24 to August 23, 2026.

Paris 1925, Art Deco and its architects: the exhibition opens at the Cité de l'Architecture

The Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine is celebrating a special anniversary: 100 years of the Art Deco movement. To mark the occasion, the museum is returning to the roots of Art Deco in Paris with an exhibition running from October 22, 2025, to March 29, 2026.

A hundred years of Art Deco at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, anniversary exhibition from 1925 to 2025 in pictures

The Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris is celebrating the centenary of Art Deco with an exceptional exhibition from October 22, 2025, to April 26, 2026: '1925-2025. One Hundred Years of Art Deco'. Nearly 1,000 works showcasing the timeless elegance of this style, accompanied by a spectacular reconstruction of the Orient Express, await you. Let us take you on a journey of discovery.

In the wake of Magellan: the exhibition at the heart of the crossing at the National Maritime Museum

Discover the incredible epic journey of Magellan and his crew 500 years ago across the world's oceans through an immersive exhibition, starting October 22, 2025, at the National Maritime Museum.

Treasures saved from Gaza: the exhibition on the history of Gaza through archaeology is extended at the IMA

From April 3 to December 7, 2025, the Institut du Monde Arabe presents an exceptional collection of masterpieces and archaeological artefacts saved from disaster in Gaza over the centuries. Discover the archaeological past of the Palestinian enclave!

The Viking Immersive City: last days of the historical experience at Westfield Carré Sénart (77)

Immerse yourself in the Viking era in France with an immersive, sensory experience, from December 20, 2024 to November 2, 2025, at the Westfield Carré Sénart, featuring sound and light shows, scenery and artifact displays.

Le Trésor retrouvé du Roi Soleil: an exhibition of never-before-seen works at the Grand Palais

From February 1 to 8, 2026, the Grand Palais is exhibiting for the first time the monumental carpets commissioned by Louis XIV from the Manufactures nationales. A unique immersion in the splendor of the XVIIᵉ century, featuring 33 masterpieces woven for the Grande Galerie du Louvre.

Jacques-Louis David at the Louvre: the must-see exhibition on the neoclassical painter

To mark the 200th anniversary of Jacques-Louis David's death, the Musée du Louvre is staging an exceptional exhibition, Jacques-Louis David, from October 15, 2025 to January 26, 2026. A plunge into the world of the great neoclassical painter, between art, politics and modernity.

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.

Le Grand Dauphin, fils de roi, père de roi et jamais roi: the exhibition at the Château de Versailles

Prince Louis de France, known as Monseigneur or the Grand Dauphin, was the eldest son of Louis XIV, yet he never acceded to the throne. The Château de Versailles revisits his shattered destiny in a grandiose exhibition opening on October 14, 2025.

Robert Badinter, justice at heart: the moving and historic exhibition at the Panthéon

From October 11, 2025 to March 8, 2026, the crypt of the Panthéon will host the exhibition "Robert Badinter, la justice au cœur", retracing his struggles and inspirations, on the occasion of his entry into the monument.

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.

The Château de Malmaison, from residence to museum

The Château de Malmaison, located in Rueil-Malmaison in the Hauts-de-Seine region of France, is now home to the Napoleonic National Museum. During the French Revolution, Josephine Bonaparte acquired the property and it became the Palais Impérial de Malmaison, transforming it into the seat of government for a time.

Clothing in the Bronze Age: an exhibition combining fashion and history at the Musée d'Archéologie Nationale

The Musée d'Archéologie Nationale welcomes ESMOD students to present an unusual exhibition: Se vêtir à l'âge du Bronze, from October 3 to 13, 2025.

The art of perfumers: the free sensory exhibition at Château d'Asnières (92) - our photos

From September 20 to October 19, 2025, the Château d'Asnières-sur-Seine is hosting a free, sensory exhibition dedicated to the art of perfumery. Antique bottles, workshops and lectures reveal the evolution and secrets of this unique savoir-faire.

Les mondes de Colette: the exhibition on the inspirational woman of letters at the BnF François-Mitterand

From September 23, 2025 to January 18, 2026, the Bibliothèque nationale de France, on the François-Mitterand site, celebrates a major figure in French literature, Colette, in an original and moving exhibition.

We saw "Excellences!", the exhibition on French diplomacy at Versailles

The "Excellences!" exhibition at the Choiseul Library in Versailles, from September 20 to December 20, 2025, retraces three centuries of French diplomacy. Produced in collaboration with the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, it highlights the central role played by ambassadors in diplomatic history.