Winter exhibition guide

L'Empire du Sommeil: when dreams are exhibited at the Musée Marmottan Monet - our photos

Calling all art-loving dreamers! From October 9, 2025 to March 1, 2026, the Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris presents L'Empire du Sommeil, a groundbreaking exhibition devoted to the representation of sleep in art. From Antiquity to the 20th century, the exhibition explores the place of sleep between symbolism, science and psychoanalysis, through major works from French and international collections.

Chez Worth, the origins of haute couture: the fashion and archive exhibition at the MUS in Suresnes

Charles Frederick Worth, the father of haute couture, is invited to the MUS de Suresnes from October 15, 2025 to June 21, 2026 for a tailor-made exhibition. Over one hundred works, ball gowns, sumptuous costumes and never-before-seen accessories from 15 institutions and private collections, immerse visitors in the elegance of the Second Empire. Rare documents, personal objects and family mementos also reveal the man behind the couturier, for a complete immersion in his world.

Lygia Pape, Weaving space: a delicate exhibition at the Bourse de Commerce - our photos

The Bourse de Commerce presents "Weaving Space", the first French retrospective of Lygia Pape, a major figure of the Brazilian avant-garde, with an immersive light installation and emblematic works. On view from September 10, 2025 to January 26, 2026. The exhibition is part of the Brazil-France 2025 Season.

John Singer Sargent exhibition dazzles Paris at the Musée d'Orsay

From September 23, 2025 to January 26, 2026, the Musée d'Orsay is devoting an unprecedented exhibition to the American painter John Singer Sargent. This retrospective highlights his Parisian years through 90 works, including 66 paintings.

We saw "Excellences!", the exhibition on French diplomacy at Versailles

The "Excellences!" exhibition at the Choiseul Library in Versailles, from September 20 to December 20, 2025, retraces three centuries of French diplomacy. Produced in collaboration with the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, it highlights the central role played by ambassadors in diplomatic history.

L'Étoffe des Rêves, the exhibition at Halle Saint-Pierre

From September 12, 2025 to July 31, 2026, La Halle Saint Pierre presents "L'étoffe des rêves", a groundbreaking exhibition featuring 36 artists and over 300 textile works ranging from art brut to surrealism and poetic experimentation.

Magdalena Abakanowicz exhibition at the Musée Bourdelle

The Musée Bourdelle presents the first major French retrospective dedicated to Magdalena Abakanowicz, a pioneering Polish artist of contemporary sculpture and textile art, from November 20, 2025 to April 12, 2026, with over 80 monumental works.

The restored Moulins Triptych on display at the Musée du Louvre

Jean Hey's Moulins Triptych, a masterpiece of French painting, is presented at the Musée du Louvre after an unprecedented restoration from November 26, 2025 to March 4, 2026.

Rosso and Primaticcio, the exhibition at Beaux-Arts de Paris

Les Beaux-Arts de Paris presents the exhibition "Rosso and Primaticcio: Renaissance at Fontainebleau", from October 22, 2025 to February 1, 2026. This exhibition honors two major Italian artists invited to France by François I, and explores the technical innovation and creative richness of this founding period of Renaissance art in France.

Louvre Couture: our photos of the Louvre's first fashion exhibition - final days

For the first time in its history, the Louvre is hosting an exhibition devoted entirely to fashion, from January 24 to August 24, 2025! The iconic Parisian museum will be showcasing its treasures of classical art alongside creations by the greatest couturiers and promising young talents.

I dreamt of you in colours: Otobong Nkanga's exhibition at the Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris

The Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris honors Otobong Nkanga with his first monographic exhibition in the capital, "I dreamt of you in colours", combining installations, drawings and unpublished works, from October 10, 2025 to February 22, 2026.

Renoir Dessinateur: the first exhibition dedicated to Renoir's drawings at the Musée d'Orsay, Paris

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.

Mark Leckey invites Christelle Oyiri to Lafayette Anticipations for the exhibition As Above So Below

A plunge into Mark Leckey's "emotional theme park"! Lafayette Anticipations invites you to discover the British artist's first solo exhibition in Paris, entitled As Above So Below, from April 2 to July 20, 2025. In all, some twenty works and never-before-seen creations are on view, exploring the theme of ecstasy as a state of extreme emotion. We went along for the ride at a press preview...

Game Story: the video game exhibition at the Ancienne Poste in Versailles - final days

When video games take over the Ancienne Poste de Versailles! From October 19, 2024 to April 25, 2025, the city and the MO5 association invite you to discover Game Story, an exhibition retracing 70 years of video game history at the Ancienne Poste de Versailles. An unprecedented dive into the world of video games, with over 100 playable machines and 500 iconic games, from Pong to Dead Cells!

Pulse: the immersive sound and light exhibition temporarily closed at Gaité Lyrique

From December 12, 2024 to July 13, 2025, La Gaité Lyrique in Paris presents Pulse, a new sound and light installation by 1024 Architecture. Immerse yourself in a universe where light becomes living matter, and interact with multisensory works for a unique experience combining art, sound and technology. The exhibition is currently closed, and no date has been set for its reopening.

Tender Spirits: the urban art exhibition at the Goldshteyn-Saatort gallery - extensions

Galerie Goldshteyn-Saatort hosts the exhibition "Tender Spirits", an exploration of the connection between sensuality and spirituality, extended to April 20, 2025. Among the artists on show are JonOne, FinDac, Belin, Mr Byste, Leon Keer and Insane51.

Dolce&Gabbana: the fashion exhibition event that lights up the Grand Palais, Paris - final day

The Du Coeur à la Main exhibition finally comes to Paris! After enchanting Milan last summer, the Dolce&Gabbana exhibition takes over the Grand Palais from January 10 to April 2, 2025. Join us for a marvellous immersion into the baroque and passionate world of the Italian luxury house.

Pixels at the Grand Palais Immersif: the exhibition combining digital art and AI - Extensions

Good news for those who haven't yet discovered the exhibition... Le Grand Palais Immersif invites you to discover Pixels, the first major Parisian exhibition dedicated to artist Miguel Chevalier, extended until April 27, 2025. Come and explore an immersive, interactive journey where digital art and artificial intelligence come together in an unprecedented sensory experience.

Le Monde des Dinosaures, the exhibition that takes us back in time at Dammarie les Lys (77)

What if Jurrassic Park became a reality? On March 15 and 16, 2025, come and meet these larger-than-life giants at the Espace Pierre Bachelet in Dammarie-les-Lys.

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.