Place de la concorde

Pope's visit to Paris: everything you need to know about the High Mass on the Champs-Élysées at Place de la Concorde

Pope Leo XIV will celebrate a major open-air Mass on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 3 p.m., between Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Élysées. Several hundred thousand people are expected for this key moment of his visit to Paris. Timings, access, arrangements... here’s what you need to know.

Pope's visit to Paris: traffic restrictions already in effect at Place de la Concorde

The arrival of Pope Leo XIV in Paris is starting to impact traffic. From Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 10 p.m., motorists will face an initial restriction at the Place de la Concorde, followed by a gradual intensification of the measures ahead of the Mass on September 26.

Moderne Art Fair 2026: Dates for the next Paris-based fair of contemporary, modern art and design

Lovers of modern art and design, this fair is for you! Discover a wealth of artists and art galleries at the Modern Art Fair, from October 22 to 25, 2026, on Place de la Concorde.

Art car and ancestral Korean hanji at the Hôtel de la Marine for Paris Design Week 2026

A thousand-year-old Korean paper on one side, a metamorphosed car on the other: the Hôtel de la Marine hosts Hanjimania and Astre Mobile from September 9 to 27, 2026, as part of Paris Design Week.

Visite du Pape à Paris : will people be able to attend the Mass on the Champs-Élysées without a reservation?

Haven’t you booked for the Pope Leo XIV’s grand Mass in Paris? Access to the Champs-Élysées and the Place de la Concorde will remain open without registration, within capacity limits, on Saturday, September 26, 2026.

Paris: 6 squares the mayor Emmanuel Grégoire aims to make greener and more tranquil

Concorde, République, Trocadéro, Italie, Stalingrad, Gambetta: the new mayor of Paris, Emmanuel Grégoire, has promised to transform six of the capital’s squares by 2026 and beyond. We’ve got all the details.

Yann Arthus-Bertrand exhibition at the Concorde vandalized by supporters: Paris mobilizes

L'exhibition « Vivre Ensemble » by Yann Arthus-Bertrand, installed at Place de la Concorde in Paris (8th arrondissement) since April 11, 2026, was vandalized in the night of May 6–7 by PSG supporters. Hundreds of Parisians have answered his call.

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.

Unusual sight: horses settle on Place de la Concorde for a day dedicated to equine therapy

On May 1, 2026, Place de la Concorde trades the city’s bustle for the soothing rhythm of horses’ hooves. As part of the installation “Living Together,” the HOPE association invites Parisians to discover equine therapy at a free event.

Roland-Garros 2026: A free fan zone on the Place de la Concorde starting from the quarterfinals.

From June 3 to 7, 2026, Roland-Garros returns to Place de la Concorde to broadcast the finals live for those who can’t make it to the Stade Roland-Garros at Porte d’Auteuil! A free, open-to-all fan zone right in the heart of Paris.

Did you know? The Obelisk of Concorde can also function as a sundial.

Need to check the time but don't have a watch? No worries: the Concorde Square Obelisk can function as a giant sundial... though it's not exactly precise.

Photoclimat: final days for the Place de la Concorde art biennial in Paris

The Photoclimat biennial, which combines the environment and art, is back for a new 3rd edition on the Place de la Concorde in Paris. Discover the program of this free event, to be experienced from September 12 to October 12, 2025.

Salon d'Automne 2025: contemporary art on the Place de la Concorde

The Salon d'Automne is the must-attend event for all contemporary artists, from October 29 to November 2, 2025. Over 1,000 works will be on display at Place de la Concorde, just a stone's throw from the Petit Palais, where the Salon was born in 1903.

Les Chevaux dans la Ville: free equestrian parades and events on Place de la Concorde

Horses are coming to the Place de la Concorde on September 5 and 6, 2025 for a free, festive weekend of horse racing. Activities, demonstrations and encounters await you at the heart of the equestrian world.

Olympic Games 2024: silver medal for France's Dany Dann in breaking

Last night for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games! B-boy Dany Dann shines in the breaking events, winning the silver medal. He becomes the first French breakdancer to win a silver medal in this new discipline.

Place de la Concorde in Paris, what is the chosen project and what will the garden square look like?

Paris City Hall announced on Thursday, March 27, 2025 that architect Philippe Prost, in collaboration with landscape studio Bruel-Delmar, has been selected to lead the redevelopment of the Place de la Concorde. This ambitious project aims to transform this emblematic square into a greener, calmer space, while preserving its rich historical heritage. Lawn, flowers and numerous trees, discover what's in store for us soon.

Paris: the Ferris Wheel in the Tuileries Gardens is back! Opening times and prices

Moved because of the Olympic Games, the Giant Ferris Wheel is finally returning to its mythical location in the Tuileries Gardens, allowing tourists and Parisians alike to see the City of Light from a little higher up, starting this Friday, October 18, 2024.

Paris 2024: dates for the reopening of the Concorde and the dismantling of temporary sites

Numerous Olympic venues have been set up right in the heart of the capital, as close as possible to Parisian monuments. A superb backdrop for the events, but a hassle for Parisians, who will gradually regain their mobility!

Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony: the order of sports delegations this evening

The Paralympic Games kick off this Wednesday, August 28, 2024, with an opening ceremony that promises to be spectacular. As tradition dictates, the sporting delegations will parade in a particular order.

L'Obélisque de la Concorde: discover a historic treasure donated by Egypt just a stone's throw from the Louvre

The Obélisque de la Concorde is probably one of the most popular monuments in Paris, along with the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-Élysées and the Louvre. In any case, it has been enthroned on Place de la Concorde since 1836, donated by the Egyptian government as a sign of goodwill towards France, and is a source of wonder to visitors passing through, whether they're heading for the Champs-Élysées or the Louvre. Want to know everything there is to know about the monument? We've got you covered!