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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.

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

Louis Vuitton marks the 100th anniversary of the 1925 International Exposition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts with a new free exhibition, Louis Vuitton Art Deco, open until March 21, 2026, at LV Dream in the 1st arrondissement. This immersive journey intertwines leather, canvas, and geometric lines across eight themed rooms, showcasing over 300 heritage pieces and never-before-seen archives!

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.

Captivating Time: Van Cleef & Arpels' Free Watchmaking Exhibition at the Heritage Gallery

Time is on full display with all its seconds and minutes. At the Galerie du Patrimoine, Van Cleef & Arpels presents a horological showcase titled "Enchanting Time," a free jewelry exhibition running from January 16 to June 1, 2026, in Place Vendôme, Paris.

Saint Laurent Rive Droite: a Free Exhibition Celebrates Man Ray in the Iconic Boutique

Saint Laurent Rive Droite pays tribute to Man Ray with Objects of My Affection, opening on January 16, 2026. This free exhibition transforms everyday life into surrealism—and makes it iconic!

Pop-up at Potel et Chabot: Royal King's Cake for 2026 & Warm Drinks at Friendly Prices, Place Vendôme - Photos

This winter, the Cour Vendôme is hosting a pop-up from renowned caterer Potel et Chabot in celebration of Epiphany 2026. Until January 18, indulge in a slice of their Signature Galette des Rois, paired with warm beverages at inviting prices. A delightful and elegant break with a stunning view of Place Vendôme—perfect for enjoying without delay.

Augustinus Bader Spa at the Hotel Costes: Customized Treatments and an Exclusive Pool Lounge in Paris

In the heart of the 1st arrondissement, Costes unveils the Augustinus Bader spa: a 1,000 square meter oasis of luxury, wellness, and bespoke treatments where scientific innovation meets elegant design to redefine the art of high-end spa experiences. From smoky oak to statuary marble, every detail enhances the ambiance, while facial treatments, body therapies, and manicure-pedicures provide a perfectly indulgent escape... in true Parisian style.

Rafael Pavarotti Photographer: A Fashion Photography Exhibition at the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris

Fashion photography takes over the Museum of Decorative Arts with an exhibition dedicated to Rafael Pavarotti. From September 23, 2026, to February 7, 2027, over 200 vibrant prints will showcase, for the first time in France, the career of the Brazilian photographer and engage in a dialogue with the museum's photographic collections.

Look, 40 Years of Fashion at the Museum: A Retrospective Couture Exhibition at the Museum of Decorative Arts

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.

Fashion in all its grandeur: Haute couture and tradition at the Thai court — an exhibition at the Museum of Decorative Arts

Looking ahead, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs is gearing up for a grand exhibition on royal fashion: “Majestic Fashion: Haute Couture and Tradition at the Thai Court,” set to run from May 13 to November 1, 2026. Over a hundred garments and accessories—designed by Queen Sirikit in collaboration with Thai historians and designers—offer a captivating glimpse into the evolution of royal elegance. This sartorial dialogue began with the legendary designer Pierre Balmain and continues today through the Balmain and Lesage houses.

Art Basel Paris 2025: free exhibition by designer Charles Zana in a sublime Haussmann apartment

To coincide with Art Basel 2025, designer Charles Zana takes over a Paris apartment in the 1st arrondissement for a free exhibition from October 22 to 26. "In Situ" features more than thirty original creations exploring bold volumes, sculptural lines and sensorial textures. Each piece finds its place, making design an experience to be lived.

Miu Miu Beauty: the free beauty pop-up at Forum des Halles - last day

The Miu Miu Beauty pop-up sets up its bottles on the terrace of the Westfield Forum des Halles and makes Paris sparkle. Between fragrances to sniff, memories to capture and discoveries to take away, the bold universe of the new eau de parfum is experienced as a true sensory journey. From September 26 to October 5, 2025, immerse yourself in a pop, fun, free and 100% Miu Miu experience!

Milia Matcha, by Andie Ella, opens its permanent corner and an ephemeral matcha bar at La Samaritaine

After the Marais, Milia Matcha moves to the Samaritaine with a permanent sales area and an ephemeral bar, from October 3 to November 2, 2025. Between creamy matcha, signature drinks and autumnal pastries, every break promises to make you matcha-ment ... crack!

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 at Boutique Breguet, luxury watchmaking on Place Vendôme

The Journées Européennes du Patrimoine 2025 set the tempo for discovery in Paris on September 20 and 21. Museums, châteaux and unusual places are opening their doors free of charge, and the prestigious Maison Breguet Place Vendôme is inviting visitors to admire its exceptional dials and mechanisms, starting this Friday, September 19, by reservation only.

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: free guided tours of Place Vendôme

Paris is decked out in its finest jewels for the 2025 European Heritage Days. Two days to push open secret doors and immerse yourself in the history of the most emblematic museums, monuments and institutions. And this year, the legendary Place Vendôme joins the itinerary for the first time, on Saturday September 20!

Sunday brunch at Mandarin Oriental, Paris: a six-course gourmet bistro menu

Sunday brunch at Mandarin Oriental, Paris reinvents tradition with a six-course bistronomic formula orchestrated by chefs Maxime Gilbert and Julie Dugourd. In the chic setting of the Camélia restaurant or its landscaped garden, every Sunday from 12:30 to 2:30 pm, seasonal flavors are brought to the plate. An elegant, gourmet rendez-vous a stone's throw from Place Vendôme.