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A contemporary sundial takes pride of place in the Jardin du Palais-Royal for Paris Design Week 2026.

Time is measured in shadows and light at the Jardin du Palais-Royal with Wu Bin's Time Pavilion, to be unveiled from September 9 to 20, 2026, on the occasion of Paris Design Week.

Viktor & Rolf: a fashion‑event exhibition set to open at the Musée des Arts décoratifs in 2027

Sculptural gowns, exaggerated volumes, trompe-l'œil and spectacular silhouettes: the Musée des Arts décoratifs in Paris dedicates its next major retrospective to Viktor & Rolf from January 28 to July 4, 2027. A chance to discover thirty years of haute couture where fashion waltzes with contemporary art.

This Parisian palace on Rue de Rivoli unveils its Head Spa inspired by Japanese rituals.

Valmont Spa at Le Meurice unveils its Head Spa, a Japanese-inspired ritual entirely focused on the scalp. The treatment combines massages, aromatherapy, lithotherapy and hot-water affusion, available in 60- or 90-minute sessions at the Parisian palace on Rue de Rivoli.

Cut, coffee, massage, library: this Parisian hair salon goes far beyond a simple blow-dry

Set on the quays, opposite the Conciergerie, Maison Martha reimagines the hair salon across 250 square meters. Cuts, colors, treatments, massages, latte and a library sit side by side in a cabinet-of-curiosities–inspired decor designed as a true living space.

Paris Fashion Week: florist, coffee shop and souvenirs at Place des Victoires - reviews & photos

Kenzo's Festival unfurls a fashion-forward, blooming, and gourmet route around Place des Victoires, from June 22 to 28, 2026. A florist, a coffee shop, a Japanese-inspired market, and pop-up shops set the pace for this couture stroll open to the public, in the heart of Paris Fashion Week.

World Music Day 2026 in Paris: a Gilbert & Sullivan operetta on Place Colette

And what if we discovered a Gilbert & Sullivan operetta this year for Make Music Day? This Sunday, June 21, 2026, head to Place Colette in Paris’s 1st arrondissement for a day packed with classical music!

A famous Japanese brand turns a grand townhouse into a showroom apartment with its pop-up in Paris.

A renowned Japanese retailer is setting up at the Palais Royal with an immersive pop-up from June 20 to July 5, 2026. Across a Japanese market, a show apartment, everyday objects and a snack break, the Japanese art of living takes up residence in Paris.

Nijinsky Rooftop, the hidden terrace perched atop a famous theater with views of Paris

Perched atop the Théâtre du Châtelet, the Nijinsky Rooftop invites you to savor Paris from above, open until June 7, then from July 12 to September 21, 2026, with a panoramic terrace, cocktails, all-day dining, and DJ sets into the small hours.

Did you know? In the 19th century, facing the Louvre, grand department stores drew shoppers from all over Paris.

In the 19th century, right opposite the Louvre, a massive commercial temple captured the imagination of Paris. Situated on Rue de Rivoli, this iconic department store revolutionized the shopping habits of the fashionable elite, turning what was once a simple transaction into a social outing. After disappearing for a time, it eventually reemerged in new forms, maintaining its place as a symbol of Parisian elegance and commerce.

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.

Star Wars: a 300 sq m pop-up shop has landed in the heart of Paris — our verdict and photos

The Star Wars universe makes a detour through Paris — landing at Les Halles on April 30, 2026. A 300-square-meter pop-up, boasting more than 1,000 items and activities designed for kids and for collectors.

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.

Ritz Bar Summer 2026: flower-powered cocktails to sip in the hotel's Grand Garden on Place Vendôme

Hidden from view, the Ritz Paris cultivates its secret garden… and here it births its summer bar. From April 24 to September 12, 2026, the Ritz Summer Bar takes root in the Grand Garden, turning Paris green—chic and open-air. From 3 p.m., cocktails flow, canapés make their entrance, and the afternoons bloom until the golden hour.

Parisian department stores: those iconic addresses that reshaped the capital

In Paris, department stores are not merely temples of shopping, but true institutions. Behind their monumental façades, domes, and windows, they tell a different story of the capital: an elegant Paris where heritage, architecture, and modernity converge.

The Olivier Saillard Living Fashion Museum: An Exhibition-Performance at the Fondation Cartier – Review

Fashion comes to life. From March 8 to 21, 2026, the Living Fashion Museum at the Cartier Foundation will showcase the craft, attitude, and stories behind each garment. The exhibition, curated by Olivier Saillard, features a blend of installations, performances, and talks. Haute couture, everyday pieces, and archives come together to tell a dynamic, poetic, and embodied story of fashion in motion.

Fashion Week: Lyas Hosts a Free Watch Party to Live-Stream the Runway Shows in Paris – Event Details

Feeling like Fashion Week is out of reach? One influencer has a solution: a watching party where front-row seats are no longer just for VIPs! During fashion week, Lyas invites you to Paris to watch the season’s most anticipated runway shows on the big screen, surrounded by a community of fashion enthusiasts. Here’s the lineup!

Louis Vuitton Art Deco: LV Dream’s Free & Immersive Exhibition in Paris Extended — Our Photos

The 1920s are making a comeback at Louis Vuitton. LV Dream unveils a free exhibition about Art Deco and its links to the House, running until August 30, 2026.

Sant Roch: the new 400m² wellness sanctuary in Paris featuring a XXL sauna and chilling plunge pools

In Paris, wellness is set to shift gears starting March 2, 2026, with the debut of SANT ROCH, located opposite the Tuileries Garden. This new sanctuary offers XXL saunas, icy plunges, and sensory rituals, creating a transformative journey that invigorates both body and mind. Conceived by Jules and Chloé Bouscatel, SANT ROCH presents a unique immersive experience centered around contrast therapy.

Expanded Drops: The free exhibition where fragrance transforms into visual art at Maison Francis Kurkdjian Paris

Forget the bottle; here, perfume is a visual experience. With Expanded Drops, Maison Francis Kurkdjian presents a free exhibition running from January 21 to March 29, 2026, curated by photographer Christelle Boulé. She captures the essence of fragrances and transforms them into captivating images. This immersive sensory and artistic journey shifts the olfactory world into the realm of sight, right in the heart of Paris.

Louis Vuitton’s Tea Time by Maxime Frédéric: Elegant and couture-inspired – our photos

Louis Vuitton Tea Time invites you to the heart of Paris, where every bite becomes a little luxury signed by Maxime Frédéric, World's Best Pastry Chef. From mini savory bites to jewel-like desserts, everything can be nibbled, savored, and contemplated like a haute couture creation. Here, Café Maxime Frédéric at Louis Vuitton transforms the gourmet break into a chic and indulgent ritual to be savored with your fingertips.