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Heritage Days 2026: The Gainsbourg House unveils Serge Gainsbourg's universe in Paris

Gainsbourg House is taking part in Paris’ Heritage Days with a special program centered on Serge Gainsbourg, on September 19 and 20, 2026. From the historic house at 5 bis Rue de Verneuil to the museum dedicated to the artist, the route invites visitors into his world, his career, and daily life.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chapelle de la Médaille Miraculeuse, a discreet chapel that hides a site of worldwide pilgrimage

Nestled on rue du Bac in Paris’s 7th arrondissement, the Chapel of the Miraculous Medal draws millions of pilgrims from around the globe each year. Behind its unassuming façade lies a fascinating story that blends Marian apparitions, religious heritage, and popular devotion. Discover the secrets of this emblematic Paris landmark and the visiting guidelines.

The Journées Particulières 2026 in Paris: gourmet masterclasses at La Grande Épicerie

Du salé au sucré, La Grande Épicerie de Paris rolls up its sleeves for Journées Particulières 2026, October 16–18. Culinary and pastry masterclasses, emblematic recipes, chocolate and a behind-the-scenes look at the workshops: the house’s chefs reveal their expertise and the secrets of their craft.

The Journées Particulières 2026 in Paris: go behind the scenes of the Babel show at Le Bon Marché

Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche opens Babel’s backstage for Journées Particulières 2026, October 16–18. Around this nocturnal spectacle, the department store offers the public an unprecedented chance to meet the people who conceived and bring this creation to life.

Heritage Days 2026 at the Embassy of Italy in France: the secrets of a splendid townhouse

For Heritage Days 2026, the Italian Embassy in Paris opens its doors on Saturday, September 19 for a special tour. A site steeped in history, in the heart of the capital, to be explored free of charge for a weekend (booking is required).

Summer Fireworks: the summer group exhibition at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery

Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery presents Summer Fireworks, a group exhibition uniting artists from Japan, South Korea, Australia, Canada, Ireland and the Netherlands. Located on rue de Verneuil in Paris’s 7th arrondissement, it runs from July 15 to September 15, 2026, with August closed.

Heritage Days 2026 at the House of Latin America in Paris

Craving a weekend off the beaten path? On Sunday, September 20, 2026, step through the doors of the Maison de l’Amérique latine in Paris for a rare, reservation-only tour during the Journées du Patrimoine. A venue steeped in history where grand townhouses, hidden gardens, and Latin–French heritage converge in the heart of Saint-Germain.

Journées du patrimoine 2026 à Paris : self-guided tour of the Hôtel d'Avaray, residence of the Dutch ambassador

The Heritage Days 2026 are fast approaching! This year, come and discover historic monuments, cultural venues, and institutions that are usually closed to the public from September 19 to 20. This includes the Hôtel d'Avaray, a stunning townhouse in Paris's 7th arrondissement. Note that booking is mandatory.

Gianni Versace: The retrospective exhibition of the Italian fashion designer at the Maillol Museum — extended

Paris goes glam this summer with the "Gianni Versace Retrospective" at the Maillol Museum, running June 5 to October 31, 2026. Between baroque opulence and an overload of prints, the fashion retrospective promises color and extravagance, true to the legend.

Heritage Days 2026 at the Hôtel de Roquelaure, Ministry of Ecological Transition in Paris

Seeking an exceptional tour for Heritage Days 2026? In Paris, the Hôtel de Roquelaure, home to the Ministry of Territorial Planning and the Ecological Transition, unveils its programme for the weekend of 19 and 20 September 2026.

Heritage Days 2026 at the National Institute for Oriental Languages and Civilisations (INALCO)

For Heritage Days in Paris, INALCO invites you to explore its spaces on Saturday, September 19, 2026.

Heritage Days 2026: a tour of the Paris Foreign Missions Seminary and its museum

The 43rd edition of Heritage Days will unfold over the weekend of September 19–20, 2026, in Paris and the Île-de-France region. It offers a chance to discover the Séminaire des Missions Étrangères and its hidden museum.

Sumo initiation in Paris at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery for the closing of the Writers of Legend exhibition.

Street art comes to Paris with Writers of Legends, a graffiti exhibition bringing together COPE2, PRO176, and Ito Chieko at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery, running June 4 to July 4, 2026. Closing on June 4 by reservation.

Fougue, the new Fuga-branded brasserie, opens in September at Beaupassage.

At Beaupassage in Paris’s 7th arrondissement, Fougue is set to open in September 2026. This new brasserie from FUGA bets on generous French cooking led by chef Fanny Herpin, in a space designed to be lived in from morning till night.

This garden, located in the heart of a ministry, will open its doors on an exceptional occasion for Nature Day.

To mark Nature Festival 2026, the garden of the Ministry of Ecological Transition’s headquarters will open its doors exclusively from May 20 to 25.

Zipcy in Paris: our photos from the exhibition The Sweet Fortress at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery

The Korean artist Zipcy makes her solo debut in France with La Forteresse Douce, on view at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery in Paris from April 24 to June 4, 2026. The exhibition centers on hanji paper, natural pigments, and the intimate, presented through the sensitive universe of this South Korean artist.