10 must-see exhibitions in Paris to discover this November 2025

Published by My de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Updated on November 3, 2025 at 08:44 a.m.
Are you on the hunt for Paris’s best exhibitions right now? To make sure you pick the right ones, we’re unveiling the capital’s must-see shows for November 2025. Retrospectives, fashion-forward showcases, playful experiences or immersive installations—there’s something for every taste, whether you’re after culture, experiences, or stunning works of art.

Craving to see the best exhibitions in Paris without a misstep? We’re showing you what Paris and its outskirts have to offer at their peak this mois de Novembre. Some stunning exhibitions are finally unfolding, awaited for months — now’s the moment to swing by Paris’s museums and cultural venues.

From immersive experiences to history, including street art and fashion, the capital is brimming with standout exhibitions. To help you navigate November without a misstep, here are our top picks—tested, trusted, and loved.

The Master’s Exhibition

Jacques-Louis David au Louvre : l’exposition incontournable autour du peintre néoclassiqueJacques-Louis David au Louvre : l’exposition incontournable autour du peintre néoclassiqueJacques-Louis David au Louvre : l’exposition incontournable autour du peintre néoclassiqueJacques-Louis David au Louvre : l’exposition incontournable autour du peintre néoclassique Jacques-Louis David at the Louvre: the essential exhibition on the neoclassical painter
To mark 200 years since the death of Jacques-Louis David, the Louvre Museum presents an exceptional exhibition, Jacques-Louis David, to be explored from October 15, 2025, to January 26, 2026. A deep dive into the world of the great neoclassical painter, where art, politics and modernity converge. [Read more]

The anniversary exhibition

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The Musée des Arts décoratifs in Paris marks the Art Deco centenary with an exceptional exhibition running from October 22, 2025, to April 26, 2026: “1925-2025. A Hundred Years of Art.” Nearly 1,000 works trace the timeless elegance of this style, complemented by a spectacular recreation of the Orient Express that awaits visitors. [Read more]

The Abstract Exhibition

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When painting takes its scales and music takes its colors, the Kandinsky exhibition invites itself to the Philharmonie de Paris! From October 15, 2025 to February 1, 2026, "Kandinsky. La musique des couleurs" reveals how the master of abstraction made painting dance to the rhythm of music. A vibrant immersion between paintings, sounds and emotions. [Read more]

The immersive exhibition

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An immersive experience that brings Jean de La Fontaine's famous fables to life, that's the promise of "Fables Immersives". This cultural journey awaits us from September 6, 2025, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, not far from the famous Champs-Elysées avenue. [Read more]

The Legendary Exhibition

Le Palais Garnier, 150 ans d'un théâtre mythique : l'exposition historique à la bibliothèque-muséeLe Palais Garnier, 150 ans d'un théâtre mythique : l'exposition historique à la bibliothèque-muséeLe Palais Garnier, 150 ans d'un théâtre mythique : l'exposition historique à la bibliothèque-muséeLe Palais Garnier, 150 ans d'un théâtre mythique : l'exposition historique à la bibliothèque-musée The Palais Garnier, 150 years of a mythical theatre: the historical exhibition at the library-museum
The Palais Garnier marks its 150th anniversary with a major exhibition organized by the BnF and the Paris Opera from October 15 to February 15. A chance to rediscover this iconic venue, where artistic creation meets enchanting legends. [Read more]

The Contemporary Exhibition

Exposition Générale : la Fondation Cartier raconte 40 ans d'expositions pour sa réouvertureExposition Générale : la Fondation Cartier raconte 40 ans d'expositions pour sa réouvertureExposition Générale : la Fondation Cartier raconte 40 ans d'expositions pour sa réouvertureExposition Générale : la Fondation Cartier raconte 40 ans d'expositions pour sa réouverture General Exhibition: the Fondation Cartier recounts 40 years of exhibitions for its reopening
The Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain is reopening its doors in a new location in the heart of Paris with a new exhibition: from October 25, 2025, to August 23, 2026, discover the General Exhibition. [Read more]

The Free Exhibition

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Louis Vuitton marks the 100th anniversary of the 1925 International Exposition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts with a new free exhibition, Louis Vuitton Art Deco, open until March 21, 2026, at LV Dream in the 1st arrondissement. This immersive journey intertwines leather, canvas, and geometric lines across eight themed rooms, showcasing over 300 heritage pieces and never-before-seen archives! [Read more]

The Manga Exhibition

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The exhibition Manga: An Artistic Treasure! is opening at the Guimet Museum in Paris, inviting visitors to explore the captivating world of Japanese comics from November 19, 2025, to March 9, 2026. This unique cultural journey unfolds in three immersive phases. [Read more]

The street-art exhibition

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Calling all street art fans! The Street Art & Contemporary Art Festival at the Poste du Louvre is back for a third edition from November 15 to 23, 2025, in the 1st arrondissement in central Paris. And the icing on the cake is that the 350 m² exhibition and live performances are free! Head over to discover more than 200 works and meet the artists. [Read more]

The History Exhibition

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What if you could find your great-grandparents in the streets of Paris? The exhibition Les Gens de Paris 1926-1936 at the Musée Carnavalet delves into unpublished census records to reveal the Parisians of the interwar period. From October 8, 2025 to February 8, 2026. [Read more]
 

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From November 1, 2025 to November 30, 2025

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