Invalides district

Heatwave: Orsay Museum to close early during peak heat

As a fresh heatwave hits Île-de-France, the situation is prompting adjustments at several cultural sites, with the Musée d’Orsay cutting its hours from July 15 to 17, 2026. Visitors are urged to plan ahead for this spell of intense heat.

Restaurant Cléo: a secret terrace and gourmet cuisine in the heart of the 7th arrondissement

This summer, head to Cléo, the 7th arrondissement’s best-kept secret. Behind its discreet façade lies a leafy patio where you can savor chef Alexandre Semperé’s contemporary fine dining, just moments from the Invalides and the Pont Alexandre III.

Heritage Days 2026 at the Ministry of National Education, visit to the Hôtel de Rochechouart

The Ministry of National Education and Youth opens the doors of the Hôtel de Rochechouart in Paris for Heritage Days 2026. Don’t miss this visit on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, during the event’s 43rd edition.

Fashion Week: Dior Haute Couture’s scenography on view at the Rodin Museum

What if Fashion Week could be visited like an exhibition? From July 7 to 12, 2026, the Rodin Museum will reveal to the general public the staging of Dior Haute Couture Autumn–Winter 2026–2027, normally reserved for guests.

The Army Museum offers free admission to all on July 14 — explore the day’s schedule.

On the occasion of France’s national day, July 14, 2026, the Army Museum will open its doors to the public free of charge. A not-to-be-missed deal!

Journées du Patrimoine 2026 à Paris : family-friendly tours and activities at the Museum of Plans-Reliefs

On the occasion of Heritage Days, the Musée des Plans-Reliefs in Paris invites children and adults alike to discover the 28 relief models on display in the heart of Les Invalides and to try their hand at the art of model-making on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026.

Heritage Days 2026 at the Quai d'Orsay, the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs in Paris.

Et si on profitait des Journées du Patrimoine à Paris pour vivre des visites exceptionnelles ? The Ministry of Foreign Affairs opens its doors to unveil an unprecedented program for the weekend of September 19–20, 2026.

Heritage Days 2026 at the Army Museum – Hôtel des Invalides: schedule

Heritage Days come to the Hôtel des Invalides on September 19 and 20, 2026! Not only will the Army Museum be free for both days, but there will also be exclusive tours and a host of workshops for history enthusiasts.

Heritage Days 2026 at the Hôtel de Salm, Grand Chancellery of the Légion d’Honneur, and museum

For the 2026 Heritage Days, why not visit the Grand Chancellery? On Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026, the Hôtel de Salm, Grand Chancellery of the Légion d’honneur, opens its doors for a special tour as part of this 43rd edition.

Heritage Days 2026: Visit to the National Assembly — registration required

Paris’s National Assembly opens its doors for Heritage Days in Paris, on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September 2026. What’s on the program? Self-guided tours of the Palais Bourbon and the Hôtel de Lassay. Please note that these tours require prior registration.

The Musée d'Orsay marks its 40th anniversary with a free weekend and a Boum put on by Thomas Jolly.

The Musée d’Orsay is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026 and unveiling a spectacular anniversary program in Paris’s 7th arrondissement, featuring a free weekend and, as the centerpiece, a Boum 1986 imagined by Thomas Jolly in December.

At Alex's: an apéritif terrace on the banks of the Seine, with a view of the Eiffel Tower.

At Alex’s, you’ll find a spot at the foot of the Pont Alexandre III, with an aperitif terrace open daily, offering sharing boards, cocktails, a view of the Seine, and a summery vibe facing the Eiffel Tower.

The Orsay Museum will be exceptionally closed this Thursday due to a technical issue.

Bad news for those who had planned to visit today: the Musée d'Orsay will be closed this Thursday, June 25, 2026, due to a technical issue.

Le Flow: Paris's seasonal river barge with a rooftop and a nightclub on the Seine.

Flow in Paris, a summertime barge docked at Port des Invalides between the Pont Alexandre III and the Invalides, with a terrace on the Seine, Cozy by Flow rooftop, Mikuna-branded street food, DJ sets and a club to extend the summer evenings against Paris’s iconic monuments.

The 2026 Fête de la Musique heads to the National Assembly’s open-house weekend.

On the occasion of this year’s Fête de la Musique, the National Assembly opens its doors to music lovers for the weekend of Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, 2026! What’s on the agenda? Exclusive tours of the Hôtel de Lassay, the Presidential offices, and the Palais Bourbon, plus several musical performances along the route. To enjoy it, be sure to register (free) before June 16!

World Music Day 2026 at Rosa Bonheur sur Seine: concerts and DJ sets on the lineup

Rosa Bonheur sur Seine in Paris celebrates Fête de la Musique on Sunday, June 21, 2026, and for the occasion presents a series of three outdoor concerts followed by a DJ set on the barge! So, ready to dance by the water this year?

Music Day 2026: a musical stroll through the Musée des Plans-Reliefs at the Invalides

At Les Invalides, the Museum of Plans-Reliefs presents the 2026 Fête de la Musique amid historic scale models. A musical stroll in a quiet venue, offering a fresh take on the history of French cities, their fortifications, and the country’s landscape.

Concorde Atlantique: The lively open-air boat party moored at Port de Solférino — upcoming events

The Concorde Atlantique is the ultimate spot for your Parisian nights on the water! This XXL vessel, moored at the foot of the Assemblée Nationale and Musée d'Orsay, welcomes partygoers for afterwork and clubbing evenings, featuring DJ sets, a stage for shows and concerts, a cocktail bar, and even a food stand!

Seth unveils a monumental work on the National Assembly's colonnade — our photos

Urban art takes over the façade of the Palais Bourbon! The renowned French street artist Seth unveils a new monumental work in Paris. Titled "Marianne Dreams," this temporary installation can be seen on the National Assembly's colonnade until September 28, 2026.

The market for antique and second-hand books, a stroll among the booksellers in Georges Brassens Park

The market for antique and second-hand books awaits you every weekend under the arches of Georges-Brassens Park in Paris’s 15th arrondissement. This booksellers’ gathering takes place Saturdays and Sundays, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., year-round.