Invalides district

Journées du Patrimoine 2025: free tour of the Ministry of the Armed Forces - Hôtel de Brienne, the program

How about visiting the Ministry of the Armed Forces for the Journées du Patrimoine? As part of the 42nd edition of the event, the Hôtel de Brienne is opening its doors to you for exceptional tours on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025. Here's what's in store!

The Musée de l'Armée at night: visit the collections on the first Friday evening of each month

On the first Friday of every month until 10pm, the Musée de l'Armée and the Hôtel des Invalides welcome you for a nocturne through the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions.

Les Invalides font leur cinéma: 3 exceptional outdoor screenings in the Cour du Dôme

Open-air cinema returns to Les Invalides! Once again this year, we'll be taking over the monument's Cour du Dôme for three evening film screenings, from September 4 to 6, 2025.

Renoir Dessinateur: the first exhibition dedicated to Renoir's drawings at the Musée d'Orsay, Paris

And what if Renoir had achieved more than just color? From March 17 to July 5, 2026, the Musée d'Orsay unveils Renoir Dessinateur, the first exhibition entirely devoted to his works on paper. A spotlight on the stroke of a master too long confined to his palette, through some one hundred drawings, sketches, studies and watercolors from around the world.

Renoir and love: the retrospective exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay, Paris

When love becomes light, Renoir turns it into art. With the exhibition "Renoir et l'amour" (March 17 - July 19, 2026), the Musée d'Orsay brings together his major masterpieces for a retrospective as modern as it is tender, in collaboration with the National Gallery in London and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.

La Terrasse du Musée d'Orsay: the new summer rooftop bar where you can savour the view over Paris

The summer of 2025 promises to be a stunning one on the rooftops of Paris. The terrace of the Musée d'Orsay opens its doors on July 3, 2025, becoming one of the season's must-see spots, with its breathtaking views and arty-chic ambience. The key? A confidential rooftop, an Art Nouveau bar, a unique gourmet offering... and the capital as a backdrop.

"Les Invalides font leur cinéma" is back!

From September 4 to 6, 2025, come and experience three exceptional evenings of open-air cinema in the unique and majestic setting of the Cour du Dôme des Invalides, in aid of wounded soldiers.

Heritage Days 2025: the Musée d'Orsay program in Paris

The Journées du Patrimoine return to Paris and the Île-de-France region this weekend, September 20-21, 2025. An opportunity for art lovers to conquer the famous Musée d'Orsay.

Heritage Days 2025: visit the Hôtel de Noirmoutier, residence of the Prefect of Île-de-France

Exceptionally, on the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, the Préfet d'Île-de-France will open the doors of his official residence, the Hôtel de Noirmoutier, on Saturday September 20.

Summer vacations: a family summer of 2025 at the Musée d'Orsay

What are we going to do during the summer vacations of 2025? Off to the Musée d'Orsay, of course! For the occasion, a great program awaits children and families in the museum's Salle des fêtes.

Divellec, the delicate Michelin-starred seafood restaurant on the outskirts of the Invalides

In the Invalides district, Mathieu Pacaud's legendary fish restaurant, Divellec, welcomes chef Margot Bourgeois to the helm. A fresh wind, force 5 on the Beaufort scale!

July 14, 2025: the French meet their armies in Paris, the program of events

In Paris, the military parade is an opportunity to meet the soldiers! Like every July 14, hundreds of soldiers traditionally set up shop in the capital's 7th arrondissement to present their profession. For this year's Fête nationale 2025, the day of encounters with the armed forces is not to be missed at the Hôtel national des Invalides. An Alpha Jet, an Air Force glider and several land vehicles await the curious young and old throughout this festive and convivial day!

July 14, 2025: an obstacle course by the French Army for the French National Holiday

After the traditional military parade on July 14, 2025, the French Army awaits you at Les Invalides, for a wide range of activities to discover the regiments that protect the French.

Discover the free Legion of Honor Museum: a journey through the history of honors

Immerse yourself in the history of honors at the Musée de la Légion d'honneur et des ordres de chevalerie, housed in the magnificent Hôtel de Salm in Paris.

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 at the Hôtel de Salm, Grande Chancellerie de la Légion d'honneur in Paris

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, why not visit the Grande Chancellerie? On Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025, the Hôtel de Salm, Grand Chancellery of the Legion of Honor, and its museum will be opening their doors to you for a special visit during this 42nd edition.

Journées du Patrimoine 2025: tours of General de Gaulle's office in Paris

During the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) on September 20 and 21, 2025, visit General de Gaulle's office and immerse yourself in history, in the 7th arrondissement of Paris. Here's what's in store.

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: family visits and events at the Musée des Plans-Reliefs

To mark the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), the Musée des Plans-Reliefs in Paris invites young and old alike to come and discover the 28 plan-reliefs on display in the heart of the Invalides, and to learn about the art of scale models on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025.

Unusual: a free floating garden accessible from the quays of the Seine in Paris

A floating garden in Paris? That's the project proposed for the quays of the Seine in the Invalides district. Good news: it's free!

The Musée des Plans Reliefs, a unique collection in Paris

The Musée des Plans Relief, located in the Hôtel des Invalides in Paris, houses some 100 relief plans of fortified towns. Once used for military purposes, they are now preserved in their original state at the Invalides, where you can discover these immense models of French towns.

Fête de la musique 2025 at Hôtel de Rochechouart: the Ministry of Education celebrates Brazil

How about celebrating music at the Ministry of Education? This Saturday, June 21, 2025, the Hôtel de Rochechouart, which houses the institution, will be opening its doors to the general public and offering a Franco-Brazilian program for the occasion!