What to do in the 8th arrondissement

Fashion Week: A dress worn by Lady Gaga on display for free at a luxury Paris hotel — photos

Feathers, crystals and spectacular silhouettes are taking over a Paris luxury hotel. For Haute Couture Fashion Week, the Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg is showcasing several fashion pieces worn by international stars, free of charge, until October 6, 2026.

Heritage Days 2026 at Visionnaire, the historic headquarters of the L’Oréal group

This new edition of the Heritage Days has plenty of surprises in store for September 19 and 20, 2026. On the occasion, Le Visionnaire - Espace François Dalle, best known as the historic headquarters of the L'Oréal group, will exceptionally open its doors to visitors for free guided tours.

Open-air cinema at Fouquet’s Paris: two premieres just a stone’s throw from the Champs-Élysées

Le Fouquet’s lays out its spell under the stars on July 1 and 2, 2026. The evening kicks off at the brasserie with a dinner before moving to the Cour Miroir, transformed into an open-air cinema with a guest of honor accompanying each screening. Here's the lineup!

A free exhibition unveils Claudia Cardinale's jewelry at a Paris auction house.

The jewelry of the legendary Italian actress Claudia Cardinale steps out of its case for one final spotlight before going up for auction. From June 19 to 26, 2026, a free exhibition will reveal them at a major Paris auction house in the 8th arrondissement, just a stone’s throw from the Champs-Élysées.

The famous house with the monogram won’t be opening a hotel on the Champs-Élysées: what’s really in the works.

The rumor had it that the first Louis Vuitton hotel would rise on the Champs-Élysées in 2026. At 103-111 Avenue, a completely different scenario is taking shape. What we know.

CIRA: the hidden Mediterranean terrace on the Champs-Élysées in Paris

CIRA, a hidden Mediterranean terrace on the Champs-Élysées, with flame-kissed cuisine and brunch. The Paris Marriott Champs Elysees Hotel unveils its hidden terrace, blending Parisian elegance with Mediterranean charm, perfect for this summer!

This free Haute Couture fashion exhibition has taken up residence in an Art Deco auction house in Paris.

The auction house Tajan is staging a free exhibition in Paris dedicated to haute couture in the 8th arrondissement, on Friday, May 22, and then from Monday, May 25 to Wednesday, May 27, 2026. An exclusive collection brings together fashion pieces and accessories from the greatest houses, from Dior to Chanel, Alaïa to Alexander McQueen, with Hermès not forgotten.

This two-part fashion exhibition, a marquee event, has been extended until mid-May 2026 — our photos

Since November 20, 2025, the Dior Gallery has been hosting an entirely new exhibition bringing together more than a hundred pieces from Azzedine Alaïa’s collection. Extended to May 17, 2026, this event echoes a second exhibition presented at the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation from December 1, 2025, and on view until June 21, 2026. Together, these two showcases celebrate the captivating dialogue between Dior and Alaïa, while highlighting the Tunisian couturier’s deep admiration for the mythical New Look.

Heritage in Resistance: From Timbuktu to Odessa, an Exhibition at the City of Architecture.

In Paris, the Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine presents the exhibition Patrimoines en résistance : de Tombouctou à Odessa, running from May 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027, a look at heritage in wartime, where destruction, safeguarding, and rebuilding come into play.

The Art Deco spa at the Hôtel du Collectionneur, a premier wellness haven near the Champs-Élysées

Away from the hustle and bustle of Paris, the Hôtel du Collectionneur Paris hides a 450-square-metre spa where Art Deco elegance meets high-precision treatments. A spectacular pool, luminous marble, and enveloping rituals compose a chic, sensory interlude designed to soothe both body and mind.

This collection of classic cars turns the Grand Palais into an automotive temple — last day.

In Paris, the Grand Palais will host, on May 3 and 4, an extraordinary exhibition of more than 230 classic cars, in the run-up to Tour Auto 2026. A few hours before the start of this iconic event, the heir to the Tour de France Automobile, visitors have the chance to get up close to rare and prestigious models before they take to the roads of France. Here’s what we thought.

Grand Palais: the monument is transformed into a giant club for the ARTKLUB electro night, scheduled for April 2026 — CANCELLED

When art steps off the walls and techno takes control, ARTKLUB nights hit the stage. After electrifying the Centre Pompidou and the Paris Philharmonic, the hybrid concept lands beneath the Grand Palais’ glass roof. On Thursday, April 30, 2026, the night is set to be as monumental as the venue! Event canceled.

The President of the Republic's Honorary Titles: a free exhibition at the Élysée Palace in Paris

At the Élysée, power wears its insignia rather than its rhetoric. With the free exhibition “The Honorary Titles of the President of the Republic,” on display from April 28 to June 27, 2026, it is the decorations of power that take center stage.

A pop-up and its creative workshops for mothers and daughters set up shop in a sublime Parisian hotel.

L’Hôtel Alfred Sommier, nestled in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, transforms into an immersive pop-up for a weekend, from April 11 to 12, 2026. Titled "Like Mother, Like Daughter," it invites mothers and daughters to gather for creative workshops, indulgent moments, and lifestyle experiences in this sublime 19th-century jewel box.

After Nef: DJ nights and concerts under the monumental glass roof for the Grand Palais d'Été

Throughout summer 2026, we gather under the Grand Palais’s glass roof to enjoy the After Nef evenings. Discover the festive lineup for the Grand Palais summer season, kicking off on June 6, 2026. Join us on the dance floor!

On the Champs-Élysées, this iconic concept store combines shopping, dining, and cinema under one roof.

On the most famous avenue in Paris, this unique spot combines shopping, dining, and cinema into a single destination, designed to suit every moment of the day.

This renowned luxury house has been located on the Champs-Élysées since 1914, and its original façade is still proudly preserved today.

Long before setting up shop at the top of the Champs-Élysées, the iconic brand with the monogram had already established a prestigious address on the avenue as early as 1914, with its historic façade still visible today.

Salomon de Rothschild Garden in Paris: a historic green oasis hidden in the heart of the 8th arrondissement

In the heart of the 8th arrondissement, away from the bustling Champs-Élysées, lies the Salomon de Rothschild Garden. This historic green oasis, lined with benches and winding paths, offers a peaceful retreat to pause and take a breath of fresh air.

Plaza Athénée: Michel Bassompierre's menagerie brings the artist’s work to the hotel — check out our photos from the exhibition

The Plaza Athénée unveils Michel Bassompierre's wildlife series with a free-to-visit sculpture exhibition. From gorillas and bears to horses, this captivating menagerie invites visitors to immerse themselves in the world of wildlife right at the heart of the iconic avenue Montaigne palace, ongoing until April 16, 2026.

JEMA 2026: Free engraving and calligraphy demonstrations at the Élysée House

The Élysée Palace opens its doors during the European Heritage Crafts Days from April 10 to 12, 2026, showcasing precision crafts through live demonstrations by two French artisans.