What to visit in the 8th arrondissement

RH Paris : the furniture and design showroom-gallery with restaurants and a rooftop 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.

Cette exposition design dans les hauteurs de l’Arc de Triomphe se termine le 4 octobre

L’Arc de Triomphe refermera bientôt le parcours de La Tempête. D’ici au 4 octobre 2026, l’exposition de Jérémy Pradier-Jeauneau reste accessible jusque dans l’acrotère du monument.

Le Grand Bouquet au Grand Palais : derniers jours pour voir l’installation XXL de la Paris Design Week 2026

Derniers jours pour voir une fleur géante pousser au Grand Palais pendant Paris Design Week. Signé Uchronia, Le Grand Bouquet s’installe jusqu’au 20 septembre 2026 dans l’un des monuments les plus spectaculaires de Paris.

Beatles, Mick Jagger, Yves Saint Laurent… a free exhibition in Paris brings together 27 iconic photos.

From the Beatles to Yves Saint Laurent, via Françoise Hardy and Mick Jagger, icons parade at Christie's. The Beautiful Years brings together 27 photographs by Jean-Marie Périer, on view free of charge until August 28, 2026.

European Heritage Days 2026: tour the Hôtel de Charost, the British Ambassador's residence in France

Want to explore places that are usually off-limits? Heritage Days will pull back the curtain on the behind‑the‑scenes of Paris and Île‑de‑France... This year, the Hôtel de Charost, residence of the British Ambassador, is opening its doors by reservation. Save the date: Saturday, September 19, 2026—by reservation only, of course!

Heritage Days 2026: self-guided tour of the Élysée Palace, the museum at the Presidential Palace

The European Heritage Days are back on 19 and 20 September 2026 for a new edition, even more offbeat. And this year, just steps from the presidential palace, the Élysée House invites you to go behind the scenes of the republic, among iconic rooms and diplomatic curiosities. Discover the program.

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.

Journées du Patrimoine 2026 : Découvrez le Visionnaire, le siège historique du groupe L'Oréal à Paris

Les Journées du Patrimoine nous réserve des surprises les 19 et 20 septembre 2026. Pour l'occasion, Le Visionnaire - Espace François Dalle, qui abrite le siège historique du groupe L'Oréal, ouvre exceptionnellement ses portes aux visiteurs lors de visites gratuites. On vous en dit plus.

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.

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 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.

Exhibition Through the Ages: Bulgarian Traditional Costumes

Paris hosts a collection of authentic pieces, testifying to another era and to traditional craftsmanship. Head to the Bulgarian Cultural Institute through November 20, 2026.

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.

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.

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.