What to visit in the 7th arrondissement

Gianni Versace: the landmark retrospective of the Italian couturier at the Maillol Museum this summer, 2026

Paris drapes itself in glamour this summer with the "Gianni Versace Retrospective" at the Maillol Museum, on view from June 5 to September 6, 2026. From baroque flair to a flood of prints and sculptural silhouettes, the retrospective fashion exhibition promises bold colors and showy excess, true to the legend.

Renoir the Draftsman: the inaugural exhibition showcasing Renoir's drawings at the Musée d'Orsay – reviews & photos

And what if Renoir had achieved more than just color? From March 17 to July 5, 2026, the Musée d'Orsay unveils Renoir Dessinateur, the first exhibition entirely devoted to his works on paper. A spotlight on the stroke of a master too long confined to his palette, through some one hundred drawings, sketches, studies and watercolors from around the world.

Night of Museums 2026 at the Museum of the Legion of Honor: the schedule for the evening event in Paris

The Museum of the Legion of Honor is taking part in Museums Night 2026 this Saturday, May 23. Throughout the evening, visitors can wander through the museum and explore stunning paintings, clothing, and medals through guided tours—an exceptional, free nocturnal event!

I saw: Jenny Holzer’s luminous exhibition that makes words come alive at the Orsay Museum this fall

Words Take Over the Orsay Museum, Transforming the Space into a Luminous Stage. From October 20, 2026, to February 21, 2027, the exhibition "I Have Seen" by Jenny Holzer invites visitors to explore a dialogue between letters, political texts, and literary writings alongside the museum's iconic collections. Through projections, LED installations, and engravings, the exhibit immerses visitors in a captivating experience where past and present resonate anew, offering a fresh perspective.

Mary Cassatt: Embracing Independence — The Major Impressionist Exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay

Bold and contemporary, Mary Cassatt asserts her distinctive style and her freedom within Impressionism. From October 6, 2026, to January 31, 2027, the Musée d’Orsay celebrates her hundredth birthday with the exhibition "Mary Cassatt: The Choice of Independence," showcasing nearly 80 rare works.

Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche: torchlight tours of the world's oldest department store

Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche is embracing sleepless nights with a special nocturnal experience, flashlight in hand. Once a month, from January 29 to February 12, 2026, this iconic address will open its doors after hours, revealing its behind-the-scenes world in a whole new light (or rather, a whole new night). History, architecture, and artistic heritage take center stage on this exclusive tour where every corner whispers the secrets of Paris’s very first grand department store.

Design Miami.Paris: more than 25 international galleries exhibit in a sublime townhouse

This autumn, the Design Miami.Paris design fair returns to the Hôtel de Maisons, former home of Karl Lagerfeld, for its third and most ambitious edition to date. From October 22 to 26, collectors and enthusiasts are invited to explore the floors and gardens of this sublime setting in the 7th arrondissement, to discover historic pieces, contemporary creations and monumental installations.

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris at the Musée de l'Armée - Hôtel des Invalides

The Journées du Patrimoine will be held at the Hôtel des Invalides on September 20 and 21, 2025! Not only will the Musée de l'Armée be free of charge during these two days, but there will also be new tours and numerous workshops for history buffs. Click here for the program!

Heritage Days 2025: free tour of the Czech Embassy in Paris

For the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), visit the Czech Embassy on Saturday, September 20, 2025, to discover a magnificent site steeped in history. Reserve your place now!

Heritage Days 2025 at the Italian Embassy in France: program

On Saturday, September 20, 2025, the Journées du Patrimoine will be taking place at the Italian Embassy in Paris to reveal all its secrets. Discover the program.

Balenciaga by Demna: the free fashion exhibition at Kering Group headquarters

Balenciaga moves to the heart of the 7th arrondissement, within the walls of Kering's headquarters, for an exhibition celebrating ten years of fashion by Demna. From June 26 to July 9, 2025, "Balenciaga par Demna" retraces a decade of subversive, sculptural creations. A free event not to be missed during Paris Fashion Week!

Death Stranding 2: our photos from Kojima's game exhibition at FluctuArt

Celebrate Death Stranding 2 through art... Video game fans passing through Paris are invited to discover L'Art en Seine, an exhibition based on Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding, at Fluctuart on June 27 and 29, 2025. A free exhibition bringing together 11 artists around Death Stranding 2: On the Beach!

Le La Serpent, Ernesto Neto's free, monumental and immersive exhibition at Le Bon Marché - last day

From January 11 to February 23, 2025, Ernesto Neto transforms Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche into a poetic, sensory interlude for the 10th edition of the department store's January carte blanche. With the exhibition "Le La Serpent", the Brazilian artist reinvents the myth of Adam and Eve, celebrating nature, humanity and spirituality through monumental crochet works.

Fluctuart, the urban art center and its open-air terrace a stone's throw from Les Invalides

Fluctuart, the first floating urban art center, invites you to discover its exhibitions and rooftop all year round. An artistic spot on the Pont des Invalides, 100% free of charge, for all street art fans!

Olmecs and the cultures of the Gulf of Mexico, our photos from the Quai Branly Museum exhibition

Lovers of primitive art are invited to the Musée du Quai Branly to discover the exhibition Olmecs and the Cultures of the Gulf of Mexico, from May 19 to October 3, 2021. An opportunity to learn more about the Olmec civilization and the little-known world of pre-Columbian cultures of the Gulf of Mexico.

Coronavirus: the Musée d’Orsay regulates its entries

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and in compliance with the ban of any public gathering of over 1000 people inside and outside, the Musée d’Orsay is regulating its entries starting now. Despite restricted access, make the best of it to discover the very beautiful and currently running exhibition, The land of monsters.

Coronavirus: L'Epopée napoléonienne en figurines, the exhibition at the Musée de l'Armée//reported

Due to the Coronavirus epidemic, the exhibition L'épopée napoléonienne en figurines, scheduled to run at the Musée de l'Armée from March 28 to June 21, 2020, has been postponed to a later date.

Barbara Hepworth, the exhibition at the Rodin Museum: our photos

The Musée Rodin invites art lovers to discover an exhibition revolving around the works of sculptor Barbara Hepworth from November 5, 2019 to March 22, 2020. A dive into the artist's career not to be missed!

Somuk, the exhibition at the Musée du Quai Branly, our photos

The Musée du Quai Branly invites modern art lovers to discover an exhibition centered around a New Caledonian artist, Somuk, from November 19, 2019 to March 8, 2020. An opportunity to delve into the world of this modern political and artistic figure, whose works are as singular as each other.

The Eiffel Tower turns 130 and displays an exhibition - VIDEO

To celebrate the 130th anniversary of the Eiffel Tower, a free and interactive exhibition will be held on the Eiffel Tower parvis from September 28 to November 24, 2019. The occasion to discover the Eiffel Tower in a new light, completely immersed.