What to visit in the 8th arrondissement

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.

A free fashion exhibition showcasing iconic tweed pieces at an auction house in Paris

Paris once again celebrates fashion with a free exhibition: from February 16 to 18, 2026, Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr showcases the wardrobe of a style icon. This curated collection features exclusively Chanel pieces from 1995 to 2023. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore 367 items — including dresses, coats, cashmere, jewelry, and accessories — designed by Karl Lagerfeld and Virginie Viard, displayed to the public ahead of their auction.

Champagne Brunch at the Paris Marriott Champs Elysees

Every Sunday, the Paris Marriott Champs Elysées Hotel invites brunch enthusiasts to indulge in its luxurious champagne brunch. This is a culinary experience like no other, set in an elegant setting just a stone’s throw from the Arc de Triomphe.

The Art of Making: An Exhibition Celebrating Craftsmanship and Design from Paris to Berlin at the Petit Palais

At the Petit Palais, *The Art of Making: Craftsmanship and Design from Berlin and Paris* marks a century of creative innovation from February 24 to March 1, 2026. Showcasing 73 contemporary works across 300 square meters, the exhibition explores how Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Modernism continue to influence today's decorative arts. The exhibition will run until March 7, 2026. It highlights a vibrant artistic dialogue between Paris and Berlin, rooted in craftsmanship, gesture, and materiality.

BLEU FUTUR Exhibition by RASSIM® at the Bulgarian Cultural Center

The Bulgarian Cultural Institute presents in Paris the debut of RASSIM®’s daring and experimental artistic universe.

Mathilde Favier’s World in Paris: A Free Exhibition Showcasing Fashion, Art, and Design at Christie’s

The vibrant world of Mathilde Favier, a Parisian at heart and head of PR for a top fashion house, will be on display at Christie’s from January 28 to February 4, 2026. The exhibition, titled Mathilde & Friends in Paris, is free to attend. Featuring iconic outfits, poetic objects, and designer creations, it offers a chic, playful, and distinctly Parisian journey through style.

Fashion Week: An exhibition of 126 haute couture Dior pieces in a Parisian palace

The Bristol Paris opens its doors to haute couture with the exhibition Dior Masterpieces: The Mouna Ayoub Haute Couture Collection, on January 27 and 28, 2026. Showcasing 126 pieces spanning the entire Christian Dior saga, from Bohan to Chiuri, the exhibit unveils four decades of style and craftsmanship. An unmissable opportunity to explore the world of a legendary private collection curated by Mouna Ayoub.

Grand Palais: Free Exhibition Celebrates 200 Years of Le Figaro – Our Photos

Beneath the nave of the Grand Palais, a spectacular three-day celebration marks "1826-2026: 200 Years of Freedom." This free, ticketed exhibition offers a deep dive into two centuries of images, archives, and debates. An immersive experience to revisit 200 years of vibrant and inspiring history, taking place from January 14 to 16, 2026.

The Fire This Time: Titus Kaphar’s Exhibition Unveils Society’s Forgotten Figures at Gagosian

Titus Kaphar debuts his first solo exhibition in Paris at the Gagosian Gallery with The Fire This Time, running from January 29 to March 7, 2026. Through a striking mix of paintings and wooden sculptures, the American artist explores forgotten shadows of history, bringing to light memories that have long been sidelined or overlooked.

Elysée House: FreeMeetings and Activities Featuring the Hidden Worlds of the Presidential Palace

In January 2026, the Élysée House will open its doors to offer exclusive behind-the-scenes encounters featuring the iconic roles that keep the Élysée running. Every Wednesday, step inside the Palace and explore the distinctive expertise that makes it special. Check out the full schedule.

A double fashion showcase at the Dior Gallery and the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation in Paris – our photos

The Dior Gallery will open its doors from November 20, 2025, to May 3, 2026, for a groundbreaking exhibition showcasing over a hundred pieces collected by Azzedine Alaïa. This display is part of a dual exhibition, extended at the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation from December 1, 2025, to May 24, 2026, highlighting the dialogue between Dior and Alaïa and revealing the Tunisian designer’s admiration for the New Look.

The Great Exhibition of Made in France 2025 returns to the Palais de l'Élysée - dates & reservations

The Élysée is opening its doors for the Grande Exposition du Fabriqué en France (Great Exhibition of French Manufacturing) on the weekend of November 15-16, 2025! For its fifth edition, this iconic event will showcase 123 products that highlight our national expertise. Come celebrate French craftsmanship and discover the talents of our artisans, producers, and manufacturers from mainland France and overseas! Ticket office opens at 5 p.m.

En Plein Cœur: Guerlain's free exhibition celebrating 100 years of Shalimar

For its 100th anniversary, Shalimar is inspiring the exhibition En Plein Cœur, a century of unfiltered love, from October 22 to November 16, 2025, at the Maison Guerlain. Spanning three floors, more than thirty artists—including Pablo Picasso, Louise Bourgeois, David Hockney, and Niki de Saint Phalle—explore love in all its forms, through major works and a sensory olfactory journey.

Les DeuxMains du Luxe: immersion in craftsmanship and know-how at the Grand Palais - our photos

Les DeuxMains du Luxe takes over the Grand Palais from October 2 to 5, 2025, to showcase exceptional craftsmanship and know-how. For four free days, discover 32 luxury houses and 20 schools or associations, take part in workshops and attend continuous demonstrations with the craftsmen who shape French creation, from Fashion to Jewellery, Leather to Decoration, Gastronomy and Perfumes.

ELLE International: free exhibition in a beautiful mansion to celebrate the magazine's 80th anniversary

To celebrate its 80th anniversary, ELLE presents a free exhibition prior to a charity sale, from November 7 to 14, 2025, at the renowned Artcurial auction house. In the heart of the sublime Hôtel Marcel-Dassault, at the foot of the Champs-Élysées, thirty-one international artists unveil never-before-seen works, inspired by freedom, creativity, sisterhood and commitment - values that have thrilled the magazine for eight decades.

Plaza Athénée: a free XXL design installation by Uchronia on display in the palace courtyard

The Plaza Athénée is going to bed... but in a big way! Uchronia installs a monumental bed that transforms the Cour Jardin into a dreamlike stopover until November 11, 2025. Red, green, elegance and design mingle in this Day Bed open to all, where every detail invites you to stroll, contemplate and dream in the heart of the 8th arrondissement.

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 at Visionnaire, the historic L'Oréal headquarters in Paris

This new edition of the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) has plenty of surprises in store for you on September 20 and 21, 2025. For the occasion, Le Visionnaire - Espace François Dalle, better known as the historic headquarters of the L'Oréal group, is exceptionally opening its doors to visitors for free tours. We tell you all about it.

RH Paris: design store-gallery with restaurants and rooftop opens on the Champs-Élysées

Californian design takes up residence on the Champs-Élysées! From September 5, 2025, RH Paris inaugurates its first French gallery on the former Abercrombie & Fitch site, where a glass-roofed restaurant, rooftop with 360° views and immersive design studio mingle with a collection of objects, artifacts and works of art. A temple of Californian luxury that rethinks the art of Parisian living.

An exceptional free exhibition of iconic Louis Vuitton bags in Paris

September marks the return to culture... and fashion! Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr (Paris 8e) is hosting an exceptional free exhibition of 317 iconic Louis Vuitton pieces, from September 4 to 9. Bags, accessories and ready-to-wear, all in perfect condition, celebrate the legendary monogram, while the online auction runs from August 27 to September 10.