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Canicule : the Paris 2024 basin inaccessible due to the heat

The Paris 2024 Olympic Cauldron site announced on its own page that, due to the red heatwave alert, daytime access to the hot-air balloon will be impossible until July 14, 2026. As for its takeoff, on July 11, 2026, it remains uncertain. Here’s the update.
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Vasque de Paris 2024: what time can you watch it take off today?

The Paris 2024 balloon is back at the Tuileries Garden in Paris, from June 21 to September 14, 2026. Free to visit during the day, this iconic hot air balloon rises again each evening above the capital. What time can you watch it lift off today? Here are the hours to know before you head there.
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The Olympic cauldron at the Tuileries Garden this summer 2026: what you need to know

It's become a tradition: this summer, until September 14, 2026, come and admire the Paris 2026 basin for free in the Tuileries Garden.
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Jeu de Paume: the art center dedicated to photography and images in Paris

On the border between the Tuileries Gardens and the Place de la Concorde, the Jeu de Paume art center celebrates images from the 19th century to the present day, with a rich and diverse program.
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Fragile Beauty: Elton John's Photo Collection on Display at the Jeu de Paume — Our Photos

The Jeu de Paume unveils a curated selection of photographs from Elton John and David Furnish’s collections. The exhibition is open from June 12 to September 27, 2026.
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Louvre Summers 2026: the open-air arts festival between the Pyramid and the Tuileries

This summer, dive into the Louvre Museum’s new open-air festival edition, where extraordinary artistic performances unfold between the Louvre Pyramid and the Tuileries Garden, from June 20 to July 25, 2026.
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Louvre Summers 2026: Paris Orchestra concert under the Pyramid canceled

Scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026, under the Louvre Pyramid, the Orchestre de Paris’ free concert has been canceled due to the heatwave alerts issued for this weekend.
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Notre-Dame de Paris : Two exceptional concerts by the Paris Chamber Orchestra are coming.

The Paris Chamber Orchestra returns to Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris for two special concerts, on June 30 and July 1, 2026: under the baton of Thomas Hengelbrock and with the Maîtrise Notre-Dame, it presents Haydn's The Creation.
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All you need to know about Notre-Dame de Paris: opening hours, tours, reservations, events

With its thirteen million visitors a year, Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral is one of the capital's must-sees. A place of worship as well as a monument, it has witnessed the history of Paris since its construction. Since December 8, 2024, the monument is once again accessible. With reservations, year-round concerts and suggested tours, discover all the information you need to prepare your visit to this emblem of Paris, ready to welcome the world.
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Madeleine de Sinéty, A Life: The Retrospective Exhibition at the Jeu de Paume — Our Photos

The Jeu de Paume is presenting a retrospective of Madeleine de Sinéty's work, a photographer who captured rural daily life. The exhibition "Une vie" is on view from June 12 to September 27, 2026.
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Louvre Photo, when the museum inspires photographers: an original exhibition at the Louvre Museum

The Louvre Museum presents an unconventional exhibition and staging itself through photography, in a special route to be seen from November 4, 2026 to May 3, 2027.
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Musée du Louvre: discover the artistic and tourist heart of the capital

The Musée du Louvre, one of the capital's must-see museums, promotes French and European culture through its many masterpieces on display, as evidenced by the 8 million visitors a year who come to contemplate the smile of the Mona Lisa or the fervor of Liberty Guiding the People. A place steeped in history, where art has been flourishing for two centuries already, to discover if you're staying in Paris!
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This 17th-century Spanish painter is finally on display at the Louvre.

The Louvre Museum is devoting a major retrospective to Francisco de Zurbarán, a leading figure in 17th-century Spanish painting. So we’re pulling out the calendar to note this first-ever exhibition, which will be staged in the Napoléon Hall from October 7, 2026 to January 25, 2027.
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Sculpting Color: Spanish Baroque Sculpture Lands at the Louvre

The Louvre presents a selection of 23 Spanish 17th‑century sculptures loaned by Valladolid’s Museo Nacional de Escultura. The exhibition "Sculpting Color" runs in the Hall Napoléon from October 7, 2026 to January 25, 2027.
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Paradiso Cinema Louvre 2026: the lineup for the free festival

Cinéma Paradiso Louvre returns from July 1 to 4, 2026 to the Louvre’s Cour Carrée with free outdoor screenings, concerts, premieres, and guests such as Wes Anderson, Joachim Trier and Léa Mysius.
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July 14, 2026 in Paris: the Louvre Museum closed for Bastille Day celebrations

In France, the national holiday is celebrated on July 14, 2026. Normally, the Louvre Museum offers free admission by reservation. However, July 14 falls on a Tuesday this year, the museum’s regular weekly closing day.
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Quirky sketches at the Louvre during an extraordinary late-night edition for the Night of Museums!

The Louvre Museum is taking part in the 2026 Night of Museums this Saturday, May 23, 2026, and will warmly welcome visitors for a free, special nocturnal edition at this iconic Parisian venue. But be warned, you must register in advance to participate! So, ready for this 22nd edition?
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Primordial Water: the Louvre’s exhibition exploring Mesopotamian myths — our photos

The Louvre Museum in Paris presents The Primordial Water, an exhibition on water in ancient Mesopotamia, running from May 20, 2026 to March 15, 2027. Archaeological artifacts, myths, and irrigation show how this resource shaped the region’s earliest societies.
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Fashion in all its majesty: the Haute Couture exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs unfolds — our photos

The Decorative Arts Museum hosts Fashion in Majesty: Haute Couture and Tradition at the Thai court from May 13 to November 1, 2026. Through more than a hundred outfits, accessories, and textile pieces drawn from the royal family's collections, the exhibition shows how Queen Sirikit modernized Thai ceremonial dress while preserving its traditional codes, notably through her collaboration with Pierre Balmain and Maison Lesage.
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The Bread Festival 2026: the pop-up bakery returns to the forecourt of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris

The Bread Festival returns to Paris from May 8 to 17, 2026, on the forecourt of Notre-Dame Cathedral. On the menu? Bakehouses, a host of artisan bakers, contests, and plenty of opportunities to sample these excellent breads!