Louvre–tuileries district

Parallax: Stan Douglas, the artist at the heart of a retrospective exhibition at the Jeu de Paume, our photos

Photography as a way to tell stories and shape reality... Explore Stan Douglas’s work in the Parallax exhibition, a must-see at the Jeu de Paume from October 20, 2026, to January 10, 2027.

Louvre closed: how to request a refund for your tickets?

The Louvre announces automatic refunds for bookings on October 19, 2026, a day of exceptional closure. For other situations, here are the conditions and steps outlined by the museum.

Louvre on All Saints’ Day: reservations required, even for free admission.

From October 17 to November 1, 2026, the Louvre will require reservations, even for those eligible for free admission, with exceptions. How to plan your visit and cancel a free ticket that has become unnecessary?

Paris/Berlin Encounters 2026: Cinema and Contemporary Art in Paris

From November 23 to 29, 2026, the Paris/Berlin International Encounters bring together cinema and contemporary art in Paris. Public admission is free.

Emergency Exit: a preview screening with Luis Miñarro at the Jeu de Paume

The Jeu de Paume will present Emergency Exit on October 21, 2026 at 7:30 p.m., followed by a Q&A with director Luis Miñarro.

The bonds they’re weaving: Catalan filmmakers to discover at the Jeu de Paume

From 17 to 29 November 2026, the Jeu de Paume will host Les liens qu’elles tissent, a cycle of films, talks and performances centered on Catalan women filmmakers.

Draw me a masterpiece at the Louvre: Olivia Ruiz kicks off the season

On October 24, 2026, Olivia Ruiz will perform in "Dessine-moi un chef-d’œuvre" at the Louvre. This show for ages 7 and up blends live drawing, music, and storytelling, with three more performances planned through April 2027.

Tuileries Christmas Market 2026: Dates for the gourmet fair

The Tuileries Christmas Market returns to the Tuileries Garden in the 1st arrondissement, with its chalets, rides and treats, from November 14, 2026 to January 3, 2027. This year, the Champs-Élysées Christmas Market is also back just next door. It’s the perfect chance to kill two birds with one stone.

All Saints’ Day holidays 2026: a family-friendly program at the Louvre Museum

From October 17 to November 1, 2026, it’s already vacation time! So let’s take the opportunity to (re)discover Paris’s finest museums, which are offering a rich program for these two school-free weeks, notably at the Louvre.

Rossy de Palma at the Louvre: ten films for her cinema carte blanche program

From October 9 to 18, 2026, Rossy de Palma presents ten Spanish films at the Louvre Auditorium. The program opens with a conversation with the actress and a screening of Carlos Saura’s Sevillanas.

Notre-Dame de Paris: the chalice and Pope Leo XIV’s regalia on display at the cathedral

From Place de la Concorde to Notre-Dame’s display cases, memories of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Paris continue to travel. The ornaments and the chalice used by the pope during the outdoor Mass on September 26, 2026 are temporarily on view in the cathedral’s Treasury.

Rafael Pavarotti, Photographer: the fashion photography exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs — our photos

Fashion photography takes over the Musée des Arts Décoratifs with an exhibition devoted to Rafael Pavarotti. From October 2, 2026, to May 2, 2027, more than 200 color prints trace the Brazilian photographer's career for the first time in France and engage with the museum's photography collections.

Look, 40 years of fashion at the museum: the Musée des Arts Décoratifs retrospective exhibition — our photos

At the Museum of Decorative Arts, the 40th anniversary of the Museum of Fashion is celebrated with "Look: 40 Years of Fashion at the Museum," a must-see fashion exhibition. Forty iconic ensembles take the runway in the nave's central space, surrounded by sketches, patterns, and embroidery, showcasing four decades of style and craftsmanship.

A free late-night opening at the Louvre Museum: the date of the next event to experience in November

Here's the smart move to take advantage of at the start of every month: the Louvre opens its doors free to all visitors on the first Friday of each month after 6 p.m. The next date to note is November 6, 2026.

Monet, Painting Time: our photos from the blockbuster exhibition at the Orangerie Museum

Light and the seasons set the rhythm for "Monet, Painting Time," the Claude Monet exhibition at the Musée de l’Orangerie in Paris, running from September 30, 2026 to January 25, 2027. From landscapes to Water Lilies, the itinerary traces his quest to capture time on canvas.

Claude Monet on the Waterways: The VR Experience at the Orangerie Museum in Paris

"Claude Monet, au fil de l’eau" offers visitors a virtual-reality journey through the painter’s work at the Musée de l’Orangerie in Paris, from September 30, 2026 to February 15, 2027. From the Seine to Giverny, twenty minutes of immersion trace his enduring fascination with water.

Architecture Days 2026 in Paris: a family-friendly weekend at the Louvre Museum and the Tuileries Garden

For this new edition of Architecture Days 2026 in Paris, a family-friendly lineup awaits you at the Louvre Museum and the Tuileries Garden this weekend, October 17–18, 2026. A fantastic outing to enjoy with the kids!

The Shape Festival at the Louvre: a free weekend for families during the Toussaint holidays

Le Louvre launches the Toussaint holidays with "La Fête des formes," on 17 and 18 October 2026. Building games and creative workshops await families free of charge at the Studio, alongside artist Bérénice Milon.

Fashion Week : designers, collaborations and limited-edition capsules in a showroom open to the public at the Tuileries

Designers, artisans, collaborations and limited-edition pieces will be showcased at the Jardin des Tuileries from October 2 to 5, 2026, with JILL, a new show on the margins of Fashion Week open to the general public.

Why will bells across France ring for seven minutes this Friday, September 25 at 10 a.m.?

Don’t be surprised if the bells ring longer than usual this Friday, September 25, 2026. At exactly 10:00 a.m., churches across France are invited to toll for seven minutes, the moment Pope Leo XIV is due to land at Paris‑Orly Airport. A nationwide chime that will officially mark the start of his visit to France.