Sculpture

This giant steel structure hidden deep in the forest ranks among Île-de-France’s most astonishing attractions… and it’s open to visitors.

Nestled in the heart of Milly-la-Forêt woods, a mysterious steel creature awaits curious visitors. Monumental, immersive, and surrounded by cultural activities, this extraordinary piece offers a surprising and enchanting artistic escape right in the Essonne countryside.

JEMA 2026: Witness the craftsmanship of a wood sculptor and gold leaf artisan in the 11th arrondissement

Come explore exquisite wooden sculptures and stunning gilding at the Ornamentalist’s workshop, located in the heart of the Industry Courtyard, during the European Heritage Crafts Days on April 11 and 12, 2026.

The source of the Yvette: a mysterious statue in the Yvelines

Did you know? A mysterious statue represents the source of the Yvette. Nestled in the heart of the Yvelines, in Essarts-le-Roi, an intriguing sculpture marks the birth of this Île-de-France river. Open year-round, this hidden gem can be discovered during a leisurely stroll through the picturesque Chevreuse Valley.

Gauthier-Mougin Departmental Park and its sculpture trail on Île Seguin now open

The Gauthier-Mougin Departmental Park and its sculpture trail will open to the public starting January 31, 2026, at the heart of Île Seguin. Covering 3.5 hectares, this outdoor open-air museum offers a unique blend of nature and art, inviting visitors to enjoy a scenic promenade amidst sculptural masterpieces.

Where can you admire this stunning Art Nouveau ceramic portico tucked away in a square in Paris?

It’s one of the most stunning facades in Paris, yet it’s not part of a building. Hidden away in a quiet square, a multicolored ceramic wall has withstood the test of time since 1900. Discover the captivating history of the Sèvres portico, a masterpiece of Art Nouveau that survived the ages.

Paul Belmondo Museum: discover the works of the French sculptor, father of Jean-Paul Belmondo (92)

Since 2010, the Paul Belmondo Museum in Boulogne-Billancourt has been home to the works of this 20th-century French sculptor, a leading figure in figurative sculpture, in a human-scale space with an exhibition layout designed to appeal to the senses.

Rodin/Bourdelle - Corps à corps at the Musée Bourdelle: our photos from the exhibition

Attention sculpture lovers! The Musée Bourdelle invites you to plunge into the universe of two giants of the art world with the exhibition Rodin/Bourdelle: Corps à corps, from October 2, 2024 to February 2, 2025. In all, over 160 works, including 96 sculptures, highlight the complex and creative relationship between Auguste Rodin and Antoine Bourdelle, in an artistic dialogue that explores the great questions of modernity.

The 4 Cardinales du Sport: stained glass sculptures on the Canal Saint Martin for the Games

Until November 25, 2024, discover "Les 4 Cardinales du Sport", a series of stained glass sculptures, exhibited on the Belvédère Claude-Gérard Marcus, overlooking the Canal Saint Martin, during the Paris Olympic Games!

Paris: what's that silver tyrannosaurus skeleton on the Port de la Conférence?

Attention contemporary art lovers... If you're wandering around Port de la Conférence, in the 8th arrondissement, you're bound to have seen a large Tyrannosaurus sculpture at the Bateaux-Mouches pier. But what is this silver skeleton? We tell you all about it!

The workshops of initiation to the sculpture of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint-Denis

To keep young and old busy this summer, head for the stone-cutting workshops at the Saint-Denis Cathedral Basilica. History, visits, handicrafts, many fun workshops await the curious from April 15, 2023 until the end of October. Book now to discover the epic of the Arrow of the Basilica!

Aristide Maillol at the Musée d'Orsay, the tribute exhibition - our photos

The Musée d'Orsay is devoting an exhibition to Aristide Maillol, entitled Aristide Maillol, la quête de l'harmonie, from April 12 to August 21, 2022. The exhibition has been conceived in collaboration with the Musée de l'Orangerie, the Oskar Reinhart Foundation, Winterthur, the Kunshaus Zürich, La Piscine, Roubaix and the Fondation Dina Vierny - Musée Maillol, Paris.

At the Château de Versailles, the Galerie des Sculptures et des Moulages opens its doors free of charge

The Petite écurie du Roi at the Château de Versailles houses the sumptuous Galerie des sculptures et des moulages. Usually closed to visitors, this gallery is exceptionally opening its doors free of charge until December 31, 2020.

Chocolate maker Patrick Roger celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall with a gigantic work

Chocolate-maker Patrick Roger has created a sculpture of the Berlin wall, as a tribute to its fall, 30 years ago. 7 meters long, 3.60 meters high, 1 ton of chocolate. A monumental work to discover from late October to November 9, 2019.

Carapaces et Sortilèges, the exhibition in Paris Jardin des Plantes

The “Carapaces et Sortilèges” exhibition in Paris Jardin des Plantes is the occasion to see sculptures by François Chapelain-Midy displayed for the first time in Paris. From October 3, 2019 to January 6, 2020, 30 surprising sculptures of insects will be included into the Museum d’Histoire Naturelle greenhouses to discover the artist’s bestiary and universe. Discover this gallery of evolution in another universe!

Insect sculpture exhibited at the Jardin des Plantes Grandes Serres

Insects sculpted by talented François Chapelain-Midy are displayed as part of the Carapaces et Sortilèges exhibition running from October 3, 2019 to January 6, 2020 at the Jardin des Plantes Grandes Serres.

Monumentalis: an exhibition of monumental animal works by Quentin Garel

From May 26 to June 3, 2018, come and discover the immense works of artist Quentin Garel. His work is on show for a week at Espace Commines and Galerie LJ, an event that promises to be impressive!

Dada Africa, the exhibition at Paris Musée de l’Orangerie

The Musée de l’Orangerie, located in the Tuileries gardens, hosts a cross-disciplinary exhibition called “Dada Africa, Non-Western Sources and Influences”. From October 18, 2017 to February 19, 2018, it explores the relationship between the Dada movement and African, Amerindian and Asian arts.

New Paul Landowski museum in Boulogne-Billancourt

During the European Heritage days 2017, the city of Boulogne-Billancourt inaugurated a brand-new museum dedicated to French sculptor Paul Landowski (1875-1961). The artist is famous for his work Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro. To be visited!

Second Voyage, the exhibition at Paris Galerie Lefebvre & Fils

From September 12 to October 9, 2017, Galerie Lefebvre & Fils welcomes young American ceramics artist Ray Barsante for the flagship exhibition of September 2017: Second Voyage.