What to do in the 1st arrondissement

Matter and Shape 2026: the Design Fair Returns to the Tuileries Garden

The Matter & Shape design fair is returning from March 6 to 9, 2026, for its second edition at the Jardin des Tuileries, running alongside Paris Fashion Week. More than 50 exhibitors will showcase over 5,000 square meters of iconic pieces and innovative new designs, set against a backdrop of two conferences addressing key issues in the world of design. Attendees can also enjoy a bookstore, a curated design shop, and a pop-up restaurant created by WE ARE ONA. Ticket reservations are now open on the event’s official website.

What to do in Paris in March 2026: the cultural calendar for Paris and Greater Paris.

What to Do in March 2026 in Paris and Greater Paris?

Fashion Week: Lyas Hosts a Free Watch Party to Live-Stream the Runway Shows in Paris – Event Details

Feeling like Fashion Week is out of reach? One influencer has a solution: a watching party where front-row seats are no longer just for VIPs! During fashion week, Lyas invites you to Paris to watch the season’s most anticipated runway shows on the big screen, surrounded by a community of fashion enthusiasts. Here’s the lineup!

At Benihana Paris: A Unique, Spectacular, and Festive Teppanyaki Dining Experience to Enjoy with Friends

Nestled at 163 Saint-Honoré Street in Paris’s 1st arrondissement, Benihana Paris turns every birthday and group dinner into a memorable celebration. Its signature teppanyaki performance features chefs juggling flames, utensils, and ingredients, delivering a lively, interactive culinary show that transforms dining into a spectacular experience.

Louis Vuitton Art Deco: LV Dream’s Free & Immersive Exhibition in Paris Extended — Our Photos

Louis Vuitton marks the 100th anniversary of the 1925 International Exposition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts with a new free exhibition, Louis Vuitton Art Deco, open until March 21, 2026, at LV Dream in the 1st arrondissement. This immersive journey intertwines leather, canvas, and geometric lines across eight themed rooms, showcasing over 300 heritage pieces and never-before-seen archives!

Sant Roch: the new 400m² wellness sanctuary in Paris featuring a XXL sauna and chilling plunge pools

In Paris, wellness is set to shift gears starting March 2, 2026, with the debut of SANT ROCH, located opposite the Tuileries Garden. This new sanctuary offers XXL saunas, icy plunges, and sensory rituals, creating a transformative journey that invigorates both body and mind. Conceived by Jules and Chloé Bouscatel, SANT ROCH presents a unique immersive experience centered around contrast therapy.

Expanded Drops: The free exhibition where fragrance transforms into visual art at Maison Francis Kurkdjian Paris

Forget the bottle; here, perfume is a visual experience. With Expanded Drops, Maison Francis Kurkdjian presents a free exhibition running from January 21 to March 29, 2026, curated by photographer Christelle Boulé. She captures the essence of fragrances and transforms them into captivating images. This immersive sensory and artistic journey shifts the olfactory world into the realm of sight, right in the heart of Paris.

Louis Vuitton’s Tea Time by Maxime Frédéric: Elegant and couture-inspired – our photos

Louis Vuitton Tea Time invites you to the heart of Paris, where every bite becomes a little luxury signed by Maxime Frédéric, World's Best Pastry Chef. From mini savory bites to jewel-like desserts, everything can be nibbled, savored, and contemplated like a haute couture creation. Here, Café Maxime Frédéric at Louis Vuitton transforms the gourmet break into a chic and indulgent ritual to be savored with your fingertips.

Captivating Time: Van Cleef & Arpels' Free Watchmaking Exhibition at the Heritage Gallery

Time is on full display with all its seconds and minutes. At the Galerie du Patrimoine, Van Cleef & Arpels presents a horological showcase titled "Enchanting Time," a free jewelry exhibition running from January 16 to June 1, 2026, in Place Vendôme, Paris.

The Living Fashion Museum by Olivier Saillard: Exhibition and Events at the Fondation Cartier

Fashion comes to life. From March 8 to 21, 2026, the Living Fashion Museum at the Cartier Foundation will showcase the craft, attitude, and stories behind each garment. The exhibition, curated by Olivier Saillard, features a blend of installations, performances, and talks. Haute couture, everyday pieces, and archives come together to tell a dynamic, poetic, and embodied story of fashion in motion.

Saint Laurent Rive Droite: a Free Exhibition Celebrates Man Ray in the Iconic Boutique

Saint Laurent Rive Droite pays tribute to Man Ray with Objects of My Affection, opening on January 16, 2026. This free exhibition transforms everyday life into surrealism—and makes it iconic!

Pop-up at Potel et Chabot: Royal King's Cake for 2026 & Warm Drinks at Friendly Prices, Place Vendôme - Photos

This winter, the Cour Vendôme is hosting a pop-up from renowned caterer Potel et Chabot in celebration of Epiphany 2026. Until January 18, indulge in a slice of their Signature Galette des Rois, paired with warm beverages at inviting prices. A delightful and elegant break with a stunning view of Place Vendôme—perfect for enjoying without delay.

Augustinus Bader Spa at the Hotel Costes: Customized Treatments and an Exclusive Pool Lounge in Paris

In the heart of the 1st arrondissement, Costes unveils the Augustinus Bader spa: a 1,000 square meter oasis of luxury, wellness, and bespoke treatments where scientific innovation meets elegant design to redefine the art of high-end spa experiences. From smoky oak to statuary marble, every detail enhances the ambiance, while facial treatments, body therapies, and manicure-pedicures provide a perfectly indulgent escape... in true Parisian style.

Rafael Pavarotti Photographer: A Fashion Photography Exhibition at the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris

Fashion photography takes over the Museum of Decorative Arts with an exhibition dedicated to Rafael Pavarotti. From September 23, 2026, to February 7, 2027, over 200 vibrant prints will showcase, for the first time in France, the career of the Brazilian photographer and engage in a dialogue with the museum's photographic collections.

Look, 40 Years of Fashion at the Museum: A Retrospective Couture Exhibition at the Museum of Decorative Arts

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.

Fashion in all its grandeur: Haute couture and tradition at the Thai court — an exhibition at the Museum of Decorative Arts

Looking ahead, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs is gearing up for a grand exhibition on royal fashion: “Majestic Fashion: Haute Couture and Tradition at the Thai Court,” set to run from May 13 to November 1, 2026. Over a hundred garments and accessories—designed by Queen Sirikit in collaboration with Thai historians and designers—offer a captivating glimpse into the evolution of royal elegance. This sartorial dialogue began with the legendary designer Pierre Balmain and continues today through the Balmain and Lesage houses.

Art Basel Paris 2025: free exhibition by designer Charles Zana in a sublime Haussmann apartment

To coincide with Art Basel 2025, designer Charles Zana takes over a Paris apartment in the 1st arrondissement for a free exhibition from October 22 to 26. "In Situ" features more than thirty original creations exploring bold volumes, sculptural lines and sensorial textures. Each piece finds its place, making design an experience to be lived.

Miu Miu Beauty: the free beauty pop-up at Forum des Halles - last day

The Miu Miu Beauty pop-up sets up its bottles on the terrace of the Westfield Forum des Halles and makes Paris sparkle. Between fragrances to sniff, memories to capture and discoveries to take away, the bold universe of the new eau de parfum is experienced as a true sensory journey. From September 26 to October 5, 2025, immerse yourself in a pop, fun, free and 100% Miu Miu experience!

Milia Matcha, by Andie Ella, opens its permanent corner and an ephemeral matcha bar at La Samaritaine

After the Marais, Milia Matcha moves to the Samaritaine with a permanent sales area and an ephemeral bar, from October 3 to November 2, 2025. Between creamy matcha, signature drinks and autumnal pastries, every break promises to make you matcha-ment ... crack!

Maison Néo: a responsible luxury pop-up combining committed fashion, a café and a treatment room

To coincide with Fashion Week, Maison Néo sets up shop in Paris until October 12, 2025, for an ultra-pointy stopover between fashion, well-being and the art of living. This ephemeral concept-store for responsible luxury takes over the capital's 1st arrondissement, with a sharp selection, a café, a treatment room and a holistic studio. A spot to try, shop and enjoy, where experience is as important as style!