Historical exhibition guide

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.

Three centuries at l'Isle Adam: the extended exhibition at the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire Louis Senlecq

The Musée d'Art et d'Histoire Louis-Senlecq invites you to discover the history of L'Isle-Adam, in the Val-d'Oise, through an exhibition that takes you on a journey through time and the region's natural landscapes, from October 20, 2024 to September 28, 2025, and from October 12, 2025 to March 6, 2026.

Audaces d'un style, the exhibition at the Châteaux de Bois-Préau and Malmaison

The Châteaux de Bois-Préau and Malmaison present Audaces d'un style, an exhibition on decorative art during Bonaparte's Consulate. On view from November 19, 2025 to March 9, 2026.

Benin, back and forth: the exhibition at the Musée Albert-Kahn

The Musée départemental Albert-Kahn, Boulogne-Billancourt, invites you to discover the exhibition "Bénin, aller-retour", from October 14, 2025 to June 14, 2026. An immersive dive into the heart of historic Dahomey, featuring rare photographs, ethnographic films and the work of contemporary artists.

Trésors et coulisses du Château: an exhibition of secret works at the Domaine départemental de Sceaux

The Anciennes Écuries of the Domaine départemental de Sceaux will be hosting the "Trésors et coulisses du Château" exhibition from September 19, 2025 to March 22, 2026, an opportunity to admire works and objects that have long remained unknown and secret.

Marie-Antoinette, a queen at Saint-Cloud: the Musée des Avelines historical exhibition

The Musée des Avelines tells the story of Marie-Antoinette in Saint-Cloud, in a free historical exhibition on view from September 20 to December 14, 2025.

Dans la Seine: the exhibition at the Crypte archéologique reveals the objects found in the Seine

The Crypte Archéologique presents an exhibition that's as curious as it is amusing, revealing objects found in the Seine, from prehistory to the present day. Visit this unique exhibition from January 31, 2024, to January 4, 2026.

Le geste retrouvé: the reproduction of the Celtic torque from Montans exhibited at L'École des Arts Joailliers

The École des Arts Joailliers is hosting a unique exhibition combining archaeology and jewelry-making expertise, based around the spectacular reconstruction of a Celtic torque dating back over 2,000 years, to be discovered free of charge from July 3 to September 21, 2025.

Olibet cookies, an industrial adventure: the historical and gourmet exhibition at MUS

The Musée d'Histoire Urbaine et Sociale de Suresnes tells the story of Biscuits Olibet, a family business that played a key role in the town's history. The exhibition runs from July 10 to September 21, 2025.

Le Palais Garnier, 150 ans d'un théâtre mythique: the historical exhibition at the library-museum

In 2025, the Palais Garnier celebrates its 150th anniversary with a major exhibition organized by BnF and the Paris Opera. It's an opportunity to rediscover this mythical venue, where artistic creation meets captivating legends.

An open-air exhibition to mark the centenary of the Marché aux Puces de Biron in Saint-Ouen

At the heart of the Puces de Saint-Ouen, Marché Biron celebrates its centenary this year, and goes back in time with a free open-air exhibition from June 28 to September 29, 2025.

Royal tapestries: French expertise and Danish works on show at the Grand Palais - our photos

In 2020, Denmark placed an exceptional order for sixteen tapestries with the Mobilier national, which will be on display in the heart of the Grand Palais from June 20 to August 10, 2025.

Les chais de Bercy: a photo exhibition delving into Bercy Village's winegrowing past

From June 19 to September 21, 2025, an open-air photo exhibition at Bercy Village brings to life the wine epic, the world's largest wine and spirits market in the 19th century, through 30 archival photographs.

Versailles and Marly underground: the archaeological exhibition on the Sun King's estates (78)

From June 14 to September 21, 2025, an archaeological exhibition at the Domaine national de Marly reveals forty years of excavations in the former estates of the Sun King, from the 17th to the 19th century.

The mystery of Cleopatra: the exhibition on the famous Egyptian queen at the IMA

She's a mythical figure of ancient history: discover the secrets of Cleopatra, the inimitable Queen of Egypt, with the exhibition "The Cleopatra Mystery", presented at the Institut du Monde Arabe from June 11, 2025 to January 11, 2026.

100 ans d'honneurs, destins de décorés: the anniversary exhibition at the Musée de la Légion d'honneur

To celebrate its 100th anniversary, the Musée de la Légion d'honneur is retracing its history with a free exhibition from June 25 to November 23, 2025. Portraits of honorees and emblematic items recount a century of memory in the service of the great figures and anonymous figures honored by the Nation.

Apocalypse, yesterday and tomorrow: final days of the exhibition at BnF François-Mitterrand

Is the apocalypse just around the corner? The BnF François-Mitterrand explores this age-old theme in an exhibition on display until June 8, 2025, from the Bible to the present day.

The Fabric of Enlightenment: the elegant exhibition at the Musée Jean-Jacques Rousseau

The Musée Jean-Jacques Rousseau invites you to discover 18th-century fashion and elegance, until October 26, 2025, through an exhibition that reveals the sartorial transformations of an era that was searching for itself, between luxury and the quest for simplicity.

The Berlin Wall, a divided world: the exhibition at the Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine, our photos

A global symbol of the Cold War, the Berlin Wall divided the city in two for 28 long years. As the German capital celebrates the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Wall in 2024, the Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine in Paris presents an original, well-documented exhibition at the heart of this Berlin cut in two. "The Berlin Wall. A world divided" is on view from May 14 to September 28, 2025.