Outdoor exhibition guide

C.A.P.S 2026: The lineup for Clichy’s XXL urban art festival

The town of Clichy becomes a giant museum for the new edition of C.A.P.S, the urban art festival. Mark your calendars from June 27 to December 12, 2026 for an even more incredible sixth edition!

Genki-nobori banners fill the sky over the Hôtel de la Marine: a colorful, free installation this summer

A colorful, poetic installation transforms the courtyard of the Hôtel de la Marine: Japanese artist Susumu Shingu and child artists present the Genki-nobori, from June 26 to August 24, 2026.

La Caverne du Pont-Neuf: Final days to discover JR's giant installation — reviews and photos

Only a few days left to experience JR’s La Caverne du Pont-Neuf. Until June 28, 2026, this monumental installation reimagines Paris’s oldest bridge as a dark, mineral corridor, alive with sound, scents, and augmented-reality moments. An immersive work you can explore for free, around the clock, before it closes.

Two centuries of images: a free, outdoor photography exhibition in Hauts-de-Seine.

The Domaine de Sceaux and the Chanteraines departmental park are hosting a brand-new, free photo exhibition. From June 18 to December 18, 2026, discover “Two Centuries of Images.”

Energetic Variations: Monika Cicolella’s Monumental Work Along the Seine’s Banks in Épinay

À Épinay-sur-Seine, artist Monika Cicolella inaugurates a permanent installation 18 meters long along the banks of the Seine. On view since June 3, 2026, the work Variations énergétiques sits within an outdoor art trail.

Roma, City of Light: the free photo exhibition to see this summer outdoors in Paris

The Roma, City of Light exhibition offers a portrait of the Italian capital through cinema’s seventh art, and examines its role as a backdrop in film. The free exhibit runs from July 2 to 6, 2026 at the Arènes de Lutèce, then continues until August 30 along the banks of the Seine.

Pride Month: a free LGBTQIA+ exhibition in the heart of an embassy's private garden

For Pride Month, this embassy in Paris invites visitors to explore, at the heart of its gardens, an exhibition that puts queer art in the spotlight. A special guided tour will be offered on June 15, 2026.

The Rallye des Princesses showcases its collection cars on Place Vendôme — our photos

Engines, elegance and classic cars: the Rallye des Princesses lands on Place Vendôme on May 23, 2026. On Saturday, the public is invited to freely observe the crews’ technical and administrative checks, alongside an open-air display of the cars. Sunday morning, the 100% women’s race gets under way from the iconic square, bound for Saint-Tropez.

Lélia Demoisy at Domaine de Chamarande: an exhibition exploring forest narratives — our photos

At the Domaine départemental de Chamarande in Essonne, Lélia Demoisy presents a contemporary art exhibition devoted to the forest, to living beings, and to the traces left by matter, running from May 10 to August 30, 2026. With Récits de forêts, the artist unfolds sculptures and installations within a sensitive journey around the memory of woods and landscapes.

Just outside Paris, a free exhibition takes up residence in France’s largest cemetery.

Artworks will take over France’s largest cemetery from May 30 to November 15, 2026, as part of the Demeure exhibition. To discover it, head to the gates of Paris, at the Parisian Pantin Cemetery, conveniently accessible by metro.

The "Vivre Ensemble" exhibition by Yann Arthus‑Bertrand at Place de la Concorde: free studio and activities.

This spring, Yann Arthus‑Bertrand invites you to discover the beauty and diversity of today’s France through a groundbreaking event called "Living Together." What’s on the program? A photo exhibition, a photo studio, not to mention encounters to be discovered on Place de la Concorde from April 11 to May 10, 2026. More details to come.

Open-air exhibition of Theodoulos Gregoriou's sculptures in the Faubourg Saint-Honoré district

Faubourg Saint-Honoré is rewritten as an open-air gallery with a free, outdoor exhibition in Paris, where time is carved in layered strata. From April 28 to July 27, 2026, the sculptures by Cypriot artist Theodoulos Gregoriou for "Cyprus on Faubourg Saint-Honoré" invite memory and contemporary creation to converse in the heart of the 1st arrondissement, between reinvented ruins and today’s sculptural language.

Le Vésinet, Chatou, Carrières-sur-Seine... artist studios open their doors in May 2026.

On the occasion of the Parcours d’art de la Boucle de Seine, on May 30–31, 2026, nearly sixty artist studios and craftspeople will open their doors to the public. From Carrières-sur-Seine to Chatou, via Croissy-sur-Seine, Houilles, Le Vésinet and Montesson, this free art-filled excursion invites visitors to discover the behind-the-scenes of creation along the charming lanes of the Yvelines (78).

This steel giant is one of the wildest curiosities in Île-de-France, and you can visit it — reviews & photos.

In the heart of the Milly-la-Forêt woods, a strange steel creature awaits walkers. Monumental, immersive, and framed by cultural events, this extraordinary work invites visitors to a surprising and transportive artistic pause in Essonne. It reopens for a new season on Sunday, April 4, 2026.

Mériel: Free exhibition of vintage cars and activities in Val-d'Oise (95) in April 2026

Calling all vintage-car enthusiasts and fans of a good day out in Val-d’Oise (95): Mériel is set to host a gathering of classic cars that should appeal to both aficionados and casual strollers. A retro day out with free entry, to be enjoyed alongside a free car exhibition and on-site activities, on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Dampierre Castle is hosting a classic car exhibition in April 2026.

The Ball of Car Bodies returns to the Château de Dampierre on Sunday, April 12, 2026, for another day dedicated to classic, sports, and prestige cars. Nearly 70 models will flood the estate’s courtyards for a rendezvous as chic as it is mechanical in the Yvelines.

Fragilities & Resilience: The outdoor exhibition on the gates of the Luxembourg Garden – our photos

From March 21 to July 19, 2026, the stunning photographs of Thibault Gerbaldi will be showcased on the fences of the Luxembourg Gardens in an open-air, free exhibition titled "Fragilities & Resilience." It's a chance to travel virtually to Mongolia, Iceland, Ethiopia, or the Peruvian Andes—all without leaving the heart of the capital!

Paris / Rome: Free Photo Exhibition Now Open on the City Hall Fences

On the gates of City Hall, discover a curated selection of photographs that reflect the twin beauty of Rome and Paris. Free to view from January 26 to February 26, 2026.

Gauthier-Mougin Departmental Park and its sculpture trail on Île Seguin now open

The Gauthier-Mougin Departmental Park and its sculpture trail will open to the public starting January 31, 2026, at the heart of Île Seguin. Covering 3.5 hectares, this outdoor open-air museum offers a unique blend of nature and art, inviting visitors to enjoy a scenic promenade amidst sculptural masterpieces.

ZEUS, the iconic metal horse from the Olympics, on display for free at the Museum of Arts and Crafts in Paris

Zeus, the mechanical horse from the Olympic Games that captured everyone's hearts, has now arrived at the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris. The towering steel colossus is open to the public free of charge from December 17, 2025, to January 10, 2027.