Necker district

Science Festival 2026: Dive into the heart of the human body at Necker-Enfants Malades Hospital

On the occasion of the 2026 Science Festival, the Necker-Enfants Malades Hospital is once again opening its doors to the general public to offer them an extraordinary experience: diving into the discovery of the human body.

European Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: what's on at the Pasteur Institute

On the occasion of Heritage Days, the Institut Pasteur in Paris will exceptionally open its doors on 19 and 20 September 2026. Discover the program for this edition! Please note, registration is mandatory.

Heritage Days 2026: Exploring Cité Falguière, a hidden artistic treasure

Les Journées du Patrimoine 2026 reveal a hidden gem: the Cité Falguière in Paris. Mark your calendars for September 19 and 20 for a unique journey through the capital’s artistic history during this 43rd edition.

Concerts, tours and workshops at the Bourdelle Museum: the 2026 Heritage Days program

For Heritage Days 2026, the Musée Bourdelle in Paris presents a delightful program inviting you to discover its finest treasures on September 19 and 20.

Do you know where the smallest fire engine in Paris is located?

With its tiny, almost lilliputian size, this electric mini fire truck stands out on the platforms of a Parisian station for its quirky appearance. Yet it remains a genuinely bespoke rescue tool, indispensable in daily use.

Heritage Days 2026: the program at the Postal Museum (formerly the Museum of the Post) in Paris

The Postal Museum, now known as the Postal Museum, opens its doors wide to visitors on 19 and 20 September 2026, as part of Heritage Days. Here's the programme!

Heritage Days 2026: go behind the scenes at Paris’ Montparnasse Station

Gare Paris - Montparnasse opens the doors to its operations center this Saturday, September 19, 2026, on the occasion of Heritage Days.

The Fabric of the Artist: Artists' Garments Unveiled at the Bourdelle Museum

At the Bourdelle Museum, clothing steps out from behind the scenes to tell artists in a new light. With The Cloth of the Artist, the exhibition scheduled from September 23, 2026 to January 24, 2027 explores how painters and sculptors used their outfits to assert a distinctive style, a standing, and sometimes a legend.

The Bourdelle Museum in Paris, partially closed during the heatwave

Due to the heatwave sweeping Île-de-France, the Bourdelle Museum is adjusting its visitor route. Several rooms of the permanent collections and the painting studio are temporarily closed, while a large portion of the museum, its gardens, and its café remain accessible.

Tucked away in Paris's 15th arrondissement, a neo-Byzantine crypt houses the father of modern medicine.

In Paris’s 15th arrondissement, hidden beneath the buildings of a renowned research institution, lies a little-known spot for the general public: the spectacular crypt of Louis Pasteur, whose discoveries revolutionized modern medicine. Inspired by Neo-Byzantine art, this distinctive mausoleum houses the tombs of the famed scientist and of his wife and collaborator, Marie Pasteur.

In Paris, the Marie and Louis Pasteur apartment-museum is gearing up for its public reopening.

Closed for several years for major restoration work, the Marie and Louis Pasteur apartment-museum, at the heart of the Pasteur Institute in Paris, is gearing up for its public reopening. Here, a slice of scientific heritage nestled in a 19th-century setting awaits visitors.

La Gare Montparnasse, l'histoire de la gare qui a fait entrer l'Ouest dans l'ère moderne Montparnasse Station, the story of the station that ushered the West into the modern age

Famed for its tower, its vast concourse, and departures to Brittany or the Southwest, Montparnasse Station today stands as one of Paris’s principal gateways to the outside world. Yet its history is also the story of a spectacular crash, a complete rebuild, and a revolution in travel with the arrival of the TGV Atlantique.

A guinguette opens up in front of Montparnasse station this summer: free food and activities.

Over the course of a month, travelers will be able to enjoy a genuine, relaxed interlude at the foot of Montparnasse train station. The forecourt comes to life with a festive pop-up guinguette, driven by gourmet counters and a daily lineup of artistic programming.

Nuit Blanche 2026: Indigenous voices to hear at the Frans Krajcberg Space

For Nuit Blanche, the Espace Frans Krajcberg will host a poetic and sonic performance centered on Indigenous storytelling, featuring Yuwey Henri and Trudruá Dorrico, free to attend on June 6, 2026.

Nuit Blanche 2026: a dreamlike invitation to explore at the Musée Postal in Paris

The Postal Museum invites you to join it for Nuit Blanche this Saturday, June 6, 2026. The evening’s program features an original, contemporary installation to explore with the whole family.

Fashion show, thrift shop, catwalk lessons: a stylish evening at the Postal Museum for the Night of Museums 2026

As part of the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums, the Postal Museum invites you to discover its collections on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Explore the program of this exceptional after-hours event! Follow the guide.

In the garden of a renowned French sculptor's studio, an artistic performance for Rendez-Vous Aux Jardins 2026.

Strolling through the gardens of the Bourdelle Museum for Rendez-vous aux Jardins! Discover the program awaiting you at the next edition, running from June 5 to 7, 2026. On the agenda: an artistic performance in the heart of the garden of the famed French sculptor!

The Musée Bourdelle, a free museum-workshop dedicated to the sculptor in Paris

The Musée Bourdelle, dedicated to the famous sculptor, awaits you in the 15th arrondissement, with an itinerary designed for adults and children alike. As an added bonus, there's a café-restaurant perfect for prolonging the visit.

The Postal Museum, a dive into the heart of the history of French post boxes in Paris

The Postal Museum, located in the Montparnasse district, is one of those museums where you could easily lose track of time, exploring how mail was delivered a hundred years ago, what the stamps looked like, and the life of a postman. A unique, offbeat visit to learn everything about France’s postal service, one of a kind in Paris!

Nuit des Musées 2026: an artistic performance at the heart of the Bourdelle Museum in Paris

This year’s Nuit des Musées 2026 in Paris will have the air of Nuit Blanche at the Musée Bourdelle. In the intimate setting of the renowned sculptor’s studio, the public will be able to experience an artistic performance this Saturday, May 23, 2026.