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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!

Fête de la Musique 2026: Jazz and Thomas Dutronc to perform in the gardens of the Palais-Royal

On the occasion of Music Day, the Ministry of Culture is serving up a superb summer evening of music to be enjoyed this Sunday, June 21, 2026, in the gardens of the Palais-Royal. This year, get ready to groove to the jazz rhythms, featuring Thomas Dutronc, the Metro musicians, and the Dry Bayou swing quartet. Here’s the detailed lineup!

The Fondation Cartier for Contemporary Art unveils its new address: reopening program

Farewell Boulevard Raspail, hello Palais-Royal: the Fondation Cartier has moved to new premises in the 1st arrondissement. It will reopen to the general public on October 25, 2025, with a special weekend event.

Reopening of the Fondation Cartier in Paris: a free weekend to discover the new location

To celebrate its reopening in a new location, the Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain is opening its doors free of charge on the weekend of October 25 and 26, 2025. Don't miss this great opportunity to discover this new art venue in Paris.

Brazil-France 2025 season: contemporary sculptures at the Palais-Royal

The Palais-Royal in Paris hosts an open-air exhibition as part of the Brazil-France 2025 Season. From September 16 to October 26, 2025, discover contemporary sculptures by three Brazilian artists, at the crossroads of modern art and historical heritage.

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: architectural tours at the Domaine du Palais-Royal

The Palais-Royal opens its doors to us for the Journées du Patrimoine, on September 20 and 21, 2025, and offers a special program for the occasion. This year, we're getting ready to explore this treasure of Paris's 1st arrondissement from an architectural perspective! Here's what you need to know.

Acne Paper Palais Royal: the permanent (art) gallery for the Acne Studios brand opens in Paris

Paris mixes fashion and culture in style! On June 26, 2025, Acne Studios opened its first independent art gallery, Acne Paper Palais Royal, under the arcades of the Palais Royal. An arty new spot in the heart of the 1st arrondissement.

1624-2024, 400 years of the Palais-Royal: the historical exhibition at the Domaine national du Palais-Royal

The Domaine du Palais-Royal celebrates its anniversary: 400 years of history are revealed in a free exhibition running until March 30, 2025.

Art Basel Paris 2024: a free sculpture exhibition at the Domaine du Palais-Royal - photos

The Domaine du Palais-Royal, in the center of Paris, welcomes monumental works of contemporary art for the Art Basel Paris fair. Come and admire them free of charge from October 15 to 26, 2024.

Horizon, an exceptional free acrobatic show on the Palais Royal - Journées du Patrimoine

On the occasion of the Cultural Olympiad and the European Heritage Days, the Palais Royal unveils an exceptional free show to be discovered in the courtyard of the Palais Royal, at the Colonnes de Buren. Discover "Horizon", an extraordinary acrobatic ballet that awaits you from September 15 to 17, 2023.

Free Alain Ducasse egg hunt for Easter 2023, in the garden of the Palais Royal

Celebrate Easter in style with a great egg hunt in the garden of the Palais Royal on April 5, 2023. Free, this hunt is only for children from 3 to 12 years old!

Charbon Kunitoraya, the yakitori restaurant a stone's throw from the Palais-Royal

Charbon Kunitoraya is the yakitori restaurant that has just opened a stone's throw from the Palais-Royal. A new address for Chef Nomoto, already behind 4 Japanese restaurants in Paris.

Candlelight: exceptional outdoor candlelit concerts at Palais-Royal

For a romantic musical night, head to Palais-Royal for Candlelight – aka candlelit concerts. The Weeknd, ABBA and the Rolling Stones covered by talented musicians in an exceptional venue!

"Monumental Tour Europe" in Paris: the gardens of the Palais-Royal transformed into an electro temple

Electro music takes over the gardens of the Palais-Royal in Paris for a unique evening! To mark France's presidency of the Council of the European Union, Michal Canitrot's "Monumental Tour" takes to the heart of the capital for a grandiose show combining electronic music and mapping on the façades of the Ministry of Culture. Don't miss it this Thursday, May 12, 2022!

The gardens of the Palais-Royal in Paris, a favorite of Parisians

The gardens of the Palais-Royal are one of the most popular spots for Parisians when the sun shines on the capital. We explain why.

Bistrot Valois launches its first brunch!

Ah, how we love to stroll on Sundays... And strolling makes you hungry! So what could be better than enjoying a delicious brunch with family and friends? At Bistrot Valois, it's now possible!