What to do in the 1st arrondissement

Star Wars: a 300 sq m pop-up shop has landed in the heart of Paris — our verdict and photos

The Star Wars universe makes a detour through Paris — landing at Les Halles on April 30, 2026. A 300-square-meter pop-up, boasting more than 1,000 items and activities designed for kids and for collectors.

Papier Royal: beneath the arcades of the Palais-Royal, this stationery shop keeps alive the art of antique printing.

Under the arcades of the Palais-Royal, in Paris’s 1st arrondissement, Papier Royal reinterprets printing traditions with handmade notebooks, personalized correspondence, and carefully chosen writing accessories. A Ramdane Touhami signature shop, where paper clearly holds its own.

What to do in Paris in October 2026: Explore Paris' guided tours

What to do in Paris and Greater Paris in October? Guided tours, urban strolls with specialist guides or locals who are passionate about their neighborhood, and cruises on the Marne are still available. Plenty is on the agenda, and some activities are free.

Italian pastry shop Cova shares its sweet techniques for Journées Particulières 2026

Chez Cova, les Journées Particulières 2026 mettent en lumière les Chefs Pâtissiers. Le public peut découvrir quelques techniques, gestes et astuces lors de masterclasses gratuites organisées à Paris.

Bulgari, on Place Vendôme, puts its craftsmanship in the spotlight during the Journées Particulières 2026.

The Journées Particulières 2026 puts Bulgari in the spotlight from October 16 to 18. On Place Vendôme, the public will discover what lies behind the House's creations, from stone to jewelry and from leather to bags.

The Journées Particulières 2026 in Paris: Chaumet opens its private townhouse and unveils its tiaras

Chaumet lifts the veil on the art of the diadem. From October 16 to 18, 2026, a free tour will allow visitors to explore its townhouse on Place Vendôme and its jewellery-making know-how, as part of the LVMH Journées Particulières.

Art Basel Paris 2026: a free exhibition of art and design by Charles Zana in an 18th‑century venue

On the occasion of Art Basel Paris 2026, architect and designer Charles Zana opens the doors to his new Paris venue with Something Else, an exhibition that blends art, furniture, and installations, to be showcased from October 21 to 25, 2026.

This iconic Paris department store is unveiling a new pop-up matcha bar that's both ephemeral and utterly indulgent.

Craving a matcha stop in the heart of Paris? Milia Matcha returns to La Samaritaine from October 3 to November 1, 2026 with a delectable pop-up featuring new drinks and pastries.

Rafael Pavarotti, Photographer: the fashion photography exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs — our photos

Fashion photography takes over the Musée des Arts Décoratifs with an exhibition devoted to Rafael Pavarotti. From October 2, 2026, to May 2, 2027, more than 200 color prints trace the Brazilian photographer's career for the first time in France and engage with the museum's photography collections.

Look, 40 years of fashion at the museum: the Musée des Arts Décoratifs retrospective exhibition — our photos

At the Museum of Decorative Arts, the 40th anniversary of the Museum of Fashion is celebrated with "Look: 40 Years of Fashion at the Museum," a must-see fashion exhibition. Forty iconic ensembles take the runway in the nave's central space, surrounded by sketches, patterns, and embroidery, showcasing four decades of style and craftsmanship.

Samaritaine: book your free tour today ahead of the opening, as part of the 2026 Journées Particulières.

The early wake-up might be worth the detour. Today at 2 p.m., the ticket office opens for a free look at the Samaritaine before the crowds arrive, in the calm of the morning and amid its Art Nouveau and Art Deco interiors.

Particular Days 2026: Inside Guerlain's archives at the Reserve of the Sublimes

At Guerlain, the 2026 Journées Particulières unfold as a journey through the archives. The Reserve des Sublimes opens its doors to the public for the first time and showcases its heritage pieces free of charge for three days.

Fashion Week : designers, collaborations and limited-edition capsules in a showroom open to the public at the Tuileries

Designers, artisans, collaborations and limited-edition pieces will be showcased at the Jardin des Tuileries from October 2 to 5, 2026, with JILL, a new show on the margins of Fashion Week open to the general public.

Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: free guided tours at Place Vendôme.

Paris unveils its finest treasures for European Heritage Days 2026. Two days to push open hidden doors and soak up the history of the most emblematic museums, monuments, and institutions. The legendary Place Vendôme invites visitors on discovery tours on September 19 and 20, 2026.

Japan inspires four French designers at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs during Paris Design Week 2026

The Musée des Arts décoratifs sets its sights on Kyoto for Paris Design Week 2026. Starting September 10, four French designers will present the works they imagined during their residency in Japan, in an exhibition route on view through January 2027.

Only a few days left to see this contemporary sundial at the Palais-Royal.

The sun keeps turning, and the Pavilion of Time is also approaching its final turn at the Jardin du Palais-Royal: Wu Bin's installation is on view until September 20, 2026.

Sofia Coppola offers free autograph sessions in Paris for the 20th anniversary of Marie Antoinette

Twenty years after turning Versailles into a pop-rock spectacle, Sofia Coppola reconnects with Marie Antoinette in Paris. The director will be at the Fondation Cartier on September 20, 2026 for a free autograph session.

Christian Louboutin (Véro-Dodat Gallery), the historic flagship for red-soled shoes.

Christian Louboutin took his first steps in one of Paris’s most beautiful covered passages. Since 1991, his very first boutique has been tucked away in the Galerie Véro-Dodat, in a setting steeped in history, where the red sole began to write its story.

Pharrell Williams signs on as the creative director of a forthcoming luxury hotel facing the Tuileries.

Pharrell Williams bets on a new Paris address, this time in the hotel scene. The former Saint-James & Albany, opposite the Tuileries, is gearing up for a luxury-hotel transformation with Mohari Hospitality and Omnam Investment Group. What we know so far.

Paris' Court of Audit opens its doors for Heritage Days 2026

It's the grand return of the Journées du Patrimoine this weekend of September 19–20, 2026, in Paris and Île-de-France! An opportunity to uncover the secrets of the capital's grand institutions, including the Cour des Comptes, which unveils a rich program of tours and activities, no reservation required. Here's what's in store.