Quartier invalides - activities

Archery World Cup finals on the esplanade des Invalides, Olympic site

On the weekend of August 19 and 20, 2023, you'll have the opportunity to attend a Parisian sporting event, the Archery World Cup, whose finals will be held on the esplanade des Invalides, a great rehearsal before the Olympic Games!

Concert on July 14, 2023 at the Champ-de-Mars in Paris, full program

To round off the Fête nationale 2023 in style, the Orchestre National de France, the Maîtrise and the Choeur de Radio France are organizing a grand symphonic concert at the foot of the Eiffel Tower on Friday, July 14, 2023, on the Champ-de-Mars in Paris. Find out more about the detailed program and guests for this 2023 edition of the now legendary Concert de Paris.

Jacobus Vrel, Vermeer's enigmatic precursor, paintings on show at the Fondation Custodia

The Fondation Custodia has decided to spotlight this Dutch painter of the Golden Age: Jacobus Vrel is the focus of the exhibition "Jacobus Vrel, enigmatic precursor of Vermeer", on view from June 17 to September 17, 2023.

Victory! The factory of heroes, the pre-Olympic exhibition at the Musée de l'Armée

In the run-up to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the Musée de l'Armée has chosen to evoke the theme of Victory through its new exhibition, from October 11, 2023 to January 28, 2024. How is it celebrated in the different fields of history?

July 14, 2023: the French meet their armies in Paris, the program of events

In Paris, the military parade is an opportunity to meet the soldiers! Like every July 14, hundreds of soldiers traditionally set up shop in the 7th arrondissement of Paris to present their trade. For this Fête nationale 2023, the day of encounters with the armed forces is not to be missed at the Hôtel national des Invalides and on the esplanade des Invalides. Helicopters and numerous land vehicles await the curious young and old throughout this festive and convivial day!

Blood donation: the annual blood drive in support of the armed forces takes place at Les Invalides on July 14

For the 10th year, the Centre de Transfusion Sanguine des Armées is organizing its blood drive. Join us on July 14, 2023 at the Hôtel des Invalides for a good deed.

Global Citizen in Paris: Billie Eilish, Lenny Kravitz... a unique concert at the foot of the Eiffel Tower

Global Citizen returns to Paris this summer! Join us on the Champ-de-Mars, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, on Thursday June 22, 2023 for an evening of exclusive concerts. Entitled "Power Our Planet: Live in Paris", this musical and solidarity event will welcome a host of talented artists, including Lenny Kravitz, Billie Eilish, H.E.R., Jon Batiste, Joé Dwèt Filé, as well as special guests, including FINNEAS and Mosimann.

Fête de la musique 2023 in Paris: an electro open air by Sacré Radio on Quai Anatole France

Lovers of electro music will meet in the 7th arrondissement of Paris on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 for the new Fête de la musique, which promises to be very danceable on the Quai Anatole France thanks to a free open air concert by Sacré Radio.

Fête de la Musique 2023: Jazz Band, Fanfare and Batucada at the French National Assembly

The National Assembly opens its doors to music lovers on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 for the new Fête de la musique. Join us at 6pm for a free evening of music (registration required) in the sumptuous courtyard of the Hôtel de Lassay, featuring a jazz band, a brass band and a Brazilian batucada group!

Pension reform: the route of the demonstration on Tuesday June 6

Despite the adoption of the pension reform, strikes and demonstrations continue in France. This Tuesday, June 6, 2023, the unions are organizing a major mobilization starting at Les Invalides.

Nuit Blanche 2023: an unforgettable installation on the Léopold Sédar Senghor footbridge!

Enjoy a unique experience at Nuit Blanche 2023 in Paris! Discover the Léopold Sédar Senghor footbridge, an architectural marvel on the Seine, in a new light. A chance to witness installations and visual works in exceptional circumstances.

Fête de la musique 2023 at the Musée de l'Armée: concert and musical discovery of the collections

On the occasion of the new music festival, scheduled for Wednesday, June 21, 2023, the Musée de l'Armée in Paris invites you to come and discover its collections in music during a unique day.

The FFL's forgotten battles in Tunisia, the Musée de l'Armée's historical exhibition

The Musée de l'Armée tells the story of the Tunisian campaign, one of the forgotten battles fought by the Forces Françaises de la Libération in the 1940s. The exhibition runs from May 23 to September 17, 2023.

Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2023 at the Rodin Museum: walks and workshops for children

The Musée Rodin is opening the gates of its garden for the Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2023 on June 4 and 5. On the program: guided tours and workshops for children.

Nuit Blanche 2023: the Musée d'Orsay speaks to the Seine with a moving video installation

The Musée d'Orsay is taking part in this 21st edition of Nuit Blanche, this Saturday, June 3, 2023, with an original video installation around the Seine on its façade.

Nuit Blanche 2023 : The National Assembly lights up for an Evening of Art and Culture

During the Nuit Blanche 2023 in Paris, the National Assembly opens its doors until 10pm for a unique artistic experience. Discover this emblematic place in a new light, between innovative artistic installations and immersion in French history.

An open house weekend with a nocturne at the Assemblée Nationale, Saturday June 3 and Sunday June 4

It's one of France's highest places of power in Paris: after the Palais de l'Elysée, the Hôtel de Matignon and the Senate, discover the Assemblée Nationale during an open house weekend on the first Saturday and Sunday of June.

Nuit des Musées 2023 at the Musée Rodin in Paris: a musical and poetic program

On the occasion of Nuit des Musées, the Musée Rodin, located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, awaits you for an exceptional nocturne within its establishment and gardens this Saturday, May 13, 2023. Click here for the program!

Ball at the Court of the Valois: the costumed dance at the Musée de l'Armée - Invalides

The court of the Valois and its sumptuous parties await you! Take part in the great costume ball organized by the Musée de l'Armée - Invalides, this Friday, June 16, 2023.

The hatred of the clans, the exhibition that plunges into the heart of the wars of religion at the Musée de l'Armée

In the heart of the Hôtel des Invalides, plunge into the History of France and the 16th century, to discover the dark side of the Renaissance, the violence of the Wars of Religion, in one of the greatest crises that the country has known, from April 5 to July 30, 2023.