Invalides district

AURA INVALIDES, the must-see sound and light show in Paris

Looking for a unique nocturnal experience in Paris? Ready to be amazed and embark on a timeless journey to a legendary heritage site? Come and discover AURA INVALIDES, a sound and light show at the iconic Dôme des Invalides as night falls. A magical moment in the heart of the Dome, sure to delight young and old alike.

History and Legends of the Middle Ages: the exhibition that brings Playmobil to life at the Army Museum

The Army Museum chronicles the Middle Ages through a family-friendly, engaging exhibit, to be explored from December 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027.

October 31 demonstration in Paris: Metro, route changed again—what you need to know

The October 31, 2026, march in Paris will ultimately set off from Porte de Bagnolet and head toward Porte de Charenton, following a decision by the Council of State overnight. Metro stations closed, train stations secured and curfews: here’s what’s changing this Halloween Saturday.

Charity concert hosted by the Military Governor of Paris at Les Invalides on December 3, 2026

The Paris Military Governor’s Charity Concert brings together the French Army Choir, the Marine Troops Band and Franck Ferrand on December 3, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. in Saint-Louis des Invalides Cathedral. The programme features Christmas carols and Peter and the Wolf, in support of wounded service members and bereaved families, with a minimum donation of €40 per ticket.

Pot-banging protest by the Yellow Vests: Paris gathering banned

The Yellow Vests are calling for “pots-and-pans protests” outside lawmakers’ constituency offices this Friday, October 30, 2026. In Paris, the planned gathering outside the National Assembly has been banned by the police prefecture.

October 31 protests and Halloween: Nuñez warns of a very high risk of violence

In a letter sent to prefects on Thursday, October 29, 2026, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said the risk of urban violence this Saturday, October 31, Halloween night and another day of protests, was “very high.” Gatherings from 8 p.m. onward are under particularly close watch. Here’s what we know.

October 31 protest: RAID, drones and security checks—the security operation

The October 31, 2026 demonstration is being prepared under heightened security in Paris and across France. Halloween, the terrorist threat and rejected routes: here’s a rundown of what law enforcement is planning for this Saturday.

Bordallo Pinheiro Paris: This tableware shop turns vegetables into decorative objects!

Cabbage-shaped plates, ceramic tomatoes and surprisingly lifelike animals: Bordallo Pinheiro brings a whole lot of whimsy to Boulevard Saint-Germain. This shop in Paris’s 7th arrondissement has plenty of surprises in store when it comes to tableware.

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.

October 24 protest: Musée d’Orsay closed this Saturday by government decision

Due to industrial action planned for Saturday, October 24, 2026, the Musée d'Orsay will be closed all day. The decision was made to ensure the safety of visitors and staff, the Ministry of Culture said.

All Saints’ Day break: the Army Museum at the Invalides, a family-friendly outing in Paris

Guided tours, kids’ workshops, cinema, and affordable rates: the Army Museum at Les Invalides in Paris welcomes families during the Toussaint holidays.

Orsay Live : An evening devoted to Mary Cassatt on October 22

The Musée d’Orsay dedicates its Orsay Live evening on October 22, 2026 to Mary Cassatt. Readings by Léa Lopez and Natacha Krief, a musical tour, and workshops will accompany the night event, with no extra charge beyond the museum admission.

Mary Cassatt. The Independent Woman: The Impressionist Exhibition at the Musée d’Orsay — our photos

From October 6, 2026 to January 31, 2027, the Musée d’Orsay presents Mary Cassatt. "The Independent Woman," a retrospective of nearly 80 paintings, pastels, and prints to mark the centenary of her death.

The Hunger Games at the Rodin Museum: last day to discover the saga's costumes — our photos

Hunger Games at the Rodin Museum: it’s already the last day. This Thursday, October 8, 2026 marks the end of “Elegance Is Authority,” the Paris installation bringing together costumes inspired by Panem and several pieces tied to the forthcoming film “Sunrise on the Harvest.”

Halloween 2026: The Rodin Museum invites you to hell with its special evening

A mysterious shadow takes over the Rodin Museum for this Halloween evening in Paris. We’re meeting up this Saturday, October 31, 2026 to attend this unusual nocturne, where you can enjoy a host of activities around the famous The Gates of Hell.

Visiting the Invalides with family: the Army Museum, the Dome and Napoleon's Tomb

Can you visit the Invalides with a stroller? What does the ticket actually include, and should you try to see everything with the kids? The vast Paris landmark brings together the Army Museum, the Dome and Napoleon I’s tomb, plus the Museum of the Plans-Reliefs and the Museum of the Order of Liberation. Between armor, scale models, World War II, and the gilded dome, here’s what you need to know before heading there with the family.

Restaurant Cléo: Gastronomic cuisine in the heart of Paris's 7th arrondissement.

With the new season underway, discover Cléo, the gourmet restaurant in Paris’s 7th arrondissement: seasonal cuisine from Chef Alexandre Semperé, tasting menus, a tree-lined terrace, and a cocktail bar near the Invalides.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2026: Zaz, Jain and Yoann Bourgeois kick off the mobilization at the Eiffel Tower

Pink October 2026 kicked off in front of the pink-lit Eiffel Tower, at a large free evening on the Champ de Mars led by Ruban Rose, to raise awareness about breast cancer screening and to support research.

Architecture Days 2026: Weekend family activities at the Plans-Reliefs Museum

The Plans-Reliefs Museum is taking part in the latest edition of the National Architecture Days, with a family-friendly program for children to enjoy on 17 and 18 October 2026.

For the 2026 Heritage Days in Paris, the Museum of Plans-Reliefs is offering family-friendly tours and activities.

On the occasion of Heritage Days, the Paris Museum of Relief Maps invites people of all ages to discover the 28 relief maps on display at the heart of the Invalides and to try their hand at the art of model-making, on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026.