Paris 7

Heritage Days 2026: Saint-Pierre-du-Gros-Caillou Church, a little-known story at the foot of the Eiffel Tower

A stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower, the Saint-Pierre-du-Gros-Caillou church opens its doors for Heritage Days on September 19–20, 2026. A visit to discover the history of this 7th‑arrondissement church and the little-known heritage of the Gros-Caillou quarter.

In Paris, this €5 open-air cinema is back on the Seine’s quays, in a postcard-perfect setting.

Watching a film under the stars, just steps from the Eiffel Tower and the glittering quays—tempting, right? Vedettes de Paris invites you to the Port de Suffren for its open-air cinema, August 26–30, 2026. Discover the lineup.

The Roger Vivier House opens the doors of its grand townhouse for Heritage Days 2026.

Want to slip behind the scenes at Roger Vivier? The house is opening its Paris townhouse for a rare peek, revealing its world, its archives and its craftsmanship during the European Heritage Days, on 19 and 20 September 2026.

Le Bon Marché unveils an exhibition and an auction of rare pieces from Japanese designers.

Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche puts Japanese fashion in the spotlight... before driving it to auction. An exhibition of rare pieces is on view from October 13 to 18, 2026, a prelude to an unprecedented sale organized as part of Super Japon, the department store’s autumn event.

Heritage Days 2026: discover the Bulgarian Embassy in Paris

On Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026, Heritage Days invites you to discover places usually closed to the public, with exceptional openings: in Paris’s 7th arrondissement, visit the Embassy of Bulgaria.

Street food, manga and high-tech beauty: Japan makes its mark in a Paris department store this fall.

What does a konbini look like when it lands inside a grand Paris department store? Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche answers with "Super Japon," its new fall exhibition running from August 29 to October 18, 2026, pairing gourmet discoveries, cult objects, Japanese design, and sensory experiences.

How to visit UNESCO's headquarters, a modern architectural masterpiece in Paris?

With its striking three-branch star-shaped building, UNESCO’s Paris headquarters stands as one of the city’s most distinctive landmarks. Inside lie an exceptional art collection, a Japanese garden, and several spaces normally reserved for diplomats. A look back at the history of this iconic site and the ways to visit it!

Eiffel Tower: electro DJ sets atop Paris every Thursday through September.

What if your visit to the Eiffel Tower ended with a DJ set? Until September 3, 2026, the landmark is hosting the Sapiens Tower nights with Agoria and a lineup of electronic music artists, every Thursday on the first floor.

Three terraces to explore Paris this summer, with Fitz Group restaurants

In Paris, Fitz Group channels three summer moods—Rome, New Orleans and Provence—right in the heart of the city, from the Opéra district to the Eiffel Tower. Each venue, thanks to its terrace, offers a full-fledged pit stop without leaving the capital.

Paris: what is this heraldic mast installed in the garden of the Quai Branly Museum?

For several days now, visitors to the Quai Branly Museum have been pleasantly surprised to discover in the garden a heraldic mast, sculpted live before their eyes by contemporary artist haïda 7IDANsuu James Hart. So, what is it about? Here’s more.

The program at the National Institute for Blind Youth for Heritage Days 2026

The Heritage Days are taking place on the weekend of September 19–20, 2026, in Paris’s 7th arrondissement, where the Institut National des Jeunes Aveugles unveils a special program.

Explorations: a matter of state? The Army Museum's historical exhibition has been permanently closed.

The Army Museum traces three centuries of history and discoveries, with the exhibition Explorations: a State Affair? Initially planned to run until August 16, 2026, the exhibition had to close permanently ahead of schedule.

How to visit the Hôtel de Béhague, the sumptuous palace housing the Romanian embassy?

Aristocratic residence, the setting for diplomatic receptions and the seat of the Romanian embassy for nearly a century, the Hôtel de Béhague houses sumptuous salons, a spectacular staircase inspired by Versailles, and even a genuine medieval cloister. Discover the secrets of this little-known gem… and the rare opportunities to visit it.

Is it possible to visit the Hôtel de Monaco, the magnificent palace housing the Polish embassy?

Built for a Princess of Monaco and later home to the Polish Embassy, the Hôtel de Monaco is an elegant Parisian townhouse. Explore its history and the rare opportunities to visit.

How can you visit the Hôtel de Lassay, the Paris residence of the president of the National Assembly?

Official residence of the President of the National Assembly, the Hôtel de Lassay houses ceremonial salons, a secret garden, and more than three centuries of history. A prestigious venue, exceptionally open to the public.

Can you visit the Hôtel de La Rochefoucauld-Doudeauville, the Italian Embassy’s palace in Paris?

In the heart of Paris’s 7th arrondissement lies one of the city’s most stunning hôtels particuliers. The Hôtel de La Rochefoucauld-Doudeauville, home to the Italian Embassy since 1937, reveals an exceptional heritage that blends Louis XV architecture, a monumental staircase, Gobelin tapestries, and treasures from Italy. A palace rarely open to the public, it will open its doors specially for the European Heritage Days.

Can you visit the Hôtel de Noirmoutier, the grand townhouse and residence of the Prefect of Île-de-France?

Usually closed to the public, the Hôtel de Noirmoutier, official residence of the prefect of the Île-de-France region, will exceptionally open its historic salons and its garden for the European Heritage Days.

How can you visit the Hôtel de Roquelaure, the townhouse of the Ministry of Ecological Transition?

Built for a Marshal of France, the Hôtel de Roquelaure today houses the Ministry for the Ecological Transition. Discover its history, its grand state rooms, and the rare opportunities to visit.

The Eiffel Tower in virtual reality: this summer, explore Viality Tour's historic guided tour.

Découvrez la version anglaise idiomatique et journalistique, tout en conservant les balises HTML et la structure. Discover the immersive, virtual-reality guided tour of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, brought to you by Viality Tour. Step into the heart of the Champ de Mars and relive the construction and unveiling of the Iron Lady in 1889. A new, more faithful version than ever just dropped on March 31, 2026. To mark the occasion, we’ve got a promo code for you! And to beat the heat, all of their tours are conducted in the shade.

Can you tour the École Militaire in Paris, the place where the army’s elite are still trained?

Face à la tour Eiffel, the École militaire is one of Paris's most prestigious monuments, yet one of the least well known. Behind its gates lies a history spanning more than 250 years, grand ceremonial salons, an exceptional library, and a vast military domain still active. Discover the behind-the-scenes of this historic site and the rare chances to visit.