We know it, we expect it, we prepare for it, and yet, every year, it's the same: the month of December and its many parties and celebrations drain our wallets awfully fast. We've got to face it: if we don't want to end up in the red (and we're not talking about Santa's outfit), we've got to save a little...
However, there's no reason to stop going out: in Paris, there are enough good deals and free events to keep us entertained every day, without spending a penny.
Do you love art and culture? So do we: that's why we've selected for you the best of the free exhibitions to discover in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, during this month of December 2025. Let's not waste any more time: take a look at your next cultural outings.
Cliorama exhibition: an immersive experience at the Renault® parade on the Champs-Elysées
Sponsored - From November 8, 2025, to April 5, 2026, the Renault® Parade will be transformed into an immersive and emotional experience centered around the legendary Renault Clio. With an exhibition of iconic models, artistic programming, and fun activities, CLIORAMA promises to be a vibrant ode to love, culture, and design. A unique event for enthusiasts of cars, photography, and culture. [Read more]
Exceptional and free Arman exhibition at the 17th arrondissement town hall in Paris
The 17th arrondissement town hall is celebrating Arman, a leading figure of the New Realists, with a free exhibition from December 12, 2025, to January 31, 2026. Bronze sculptures, rare paintings, and a new creation of a French flag pay tribute to this visionary artist, 20 years after his death. [Read more]
Hommage: a collective street art exhibition in Paris featuring Jef Aérosol, Hera, and others - our photos
Street art lovers should head to Paris's 13th arrondissement to discover "Hommage," the new group exhibition at Galerie Mathgoth. From November 27, 2025, to January 10, 2026, visitors can admire around thirty works by a dozen urban artists, including Jef Aérosol, Jace, Bordalo II, Hera, and Kogaone. [Read more]
Urban stroll: Japan sketched by Florent Chavouet at the Maison de la Culture du Japon
The Maison de la Culture du Japon in Paris is hosting a small, free exhibition dedicated to the sketches of French illustrator Florent Chavouet. Visit between December 2, 2025, and January 10, 2026, to discover this beautiful illustrated urban stroll. [Read more]
Mini Me: JonOne's 100% groovy baby exhibition at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery
The Goldshteyn-Saatort gallery welcomes "Mini Me," JonOne's electrifying solo show: a psychedelic universe where graffiti, small formats, and 70s groove merge in a visual explosion, to be discovered from December 11, 2025, to January 11, 2026. OPENING RECEPTION ON DECEMBER 11 FROM 7 PM TO 10 PM BY REGISTRATION ONLY! [Read more]
Monstrology: a monstrous exhibition of drawings at the Daniel Maghen Gallery
Artist Stan Manoukian and his monsters are in the spotlight at the Daniel Maghen Gallery: come and admire this free exhibition from December 4, 2025, to January 10, 2026. [Read more]
Free exhibition and auction of Japanese animation drawings at the Galerie Joseph
From December 5 to 7, 2025, Galerie Joseph is presenting a selection of nearly 300 original drawings from Japanese animation. The free exhibition, organized before the auction by Aibo Art Auction, brings together iconic celluloid, genga, and dōga. [Read more]
ZEUS, the metal horse from the Olympic Games opening ceremony, on display at the Musée des Arts et Métiers
Zeus, the mechanical horse from the Olympic Games that captured hearts, is about to set hoof on the forecourt of the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris. The steel colossus will be accessible to the public free of charge from December 17, 2025, to January 10, 2026. [Read more]
Micronirisme: a free miniature art exhibition at the Pablo Neruda media library in Malakoff
The city of Malakoff transformed into a miniature model... Discover Kristoff Bonnet and his "microscopic" art in a free exhibition at the Pablo Neruda media library, from December 4, 2025, to January 3, 2026. [Read more]
Sur les traces du D.: the original and engaging exhibition by the street artist at Wilde - Le lieu in Paris - our photos
If you love urban art, then you're bound to know Le D. This fall, the contemporary street artist is taking over both floors of Wilde - Le lieu in Paris to present his new solo exhibition on the theme of reuse. Open to the public free of charge from November 27 to December 12, 2025, the installation "Sur les traces du D." (In the footsteps of Le D.) is a beautiful immersion into his artistic universe, both poetic and committed. [Read more]
What time owes them: the Advent calendar exhibition, which unveils a new work every day.
A gallery on Rue Audran in Montmartre is hosting "Ce que le temps leur doit" (What Time Owes Them), a collective exhibition where 24 emerging female artists unveil one work each day in an artistic and socially conscious Advent calendar, from December 1, 2025, to January 6, 2026. [Read more]
Rêveries de pierres: the free retrospective exhibition at the Ecole des Arts Joailliers - our photos
The Ecole des Arts Joailliers pays tribute to Roger Caillois, the great writer and collector, with a free exhibition. From November 6, 2025 to March 29, 2026, come and admire "Rêveries de pierres". [Read more]
The Future Was Better Before: an exhibition by street artist S4M at the Galerie Nature Forte
This fall, the Galerie Nature Forte is hosting S4M's new solo exhibition, entitled "Le Futur c'était mieux avant" (The Future Was Better Before). Come along from November 20 to December 6, 2025, to discover the socially engaged works of this French street artist. [Read more]
Écorchée Vive: the shocking exhibition on femininity and the body at the Galerie La Lison
At Galerie La Lison, artist Ono explores the female body, its wounds, its memory, and its resilience in a powerful sculptural exhibition combining wood, porcelain, and plaster, from November 13 to December 27, 2025. Opening reception on November 13 at 7:30 p.m. [Read more]
Flavors of Timeless Tokyo: exhibition on the Japanese capital and cooking workshops in Paris
From November 10, 2025, to January 10, 2026, HIS Paris is transforming its concept store into a vibrant tribute to Tokyo. With a free exhibition by artist Mateusz Urbanowicz, culinary workshops, and objects from Japan, the event immerses the capital in the spirit of Tokyo. [Read more]
La Volpina: Kourtney Roy's photo exhibition at the Les filles du calvaire gallery
The Les Filles du Calvaire gallery is hosting La Volpina, Kourtney Roy's new exhibition in Paris, from November 6 to December 20, 2025. A visual immersion between self-portrait, Italian cinema, and marginal urban landscapes. [Read more]
Thierry Lefort's California - 20 years of painting: Free retrospective exhibition
Sponsored - How about taking a trip to California without leaving Paris? From December 23, 2025, to January 7, 2026, the Beffroi de Montrouge is hosting "La Californie de Thierry Lefort," a museum-scale exhibition curated by Yoyo Maeght.
This exceptional retrospective traces twenty years of painting between Paris and Los Angeles. An artistic journey not to be missed. Admission is free upon reservation, with a gift for each visitor (links below). [Read more]
Daniel Buren X Miles Greenberg: a unique and free exhibition at the Reiffers Art Center in Paris
This fall, the Reiffers Art Center is opening its doors to Daniel Buren, a major figure in French contemporary art, and Miles Greenberg, a talented Canadian performer and artist, for a unique and free exhibition. Visit the 17th arrondissement of Paris until December 13, 2025, to admire their work. [Read more]
Hoop Dreams: a free art exhibition on basketball culture in the 11th arrondissement
From December 11 to 14, 2025, "Hoop Dreams" will take over Paris's 11th arrondissement for a free exhibition centered on the basketball hoop as a medium of expression, featuring monumental installations, performances, and workshops. [Read more]
Colors of Korea: free contemporary art exhibition at the Korean Cultural Center in Paris, photos
The Korean Cultural Center unveils the exhibition "Couleurs de Corée, Lumière sur l'art contemporain coréen", on the occasion of the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and Korea, from October 24, 2025 to August 29, 2026. This free exhibition presents a unique immersion in Korean art, illustrating the work of 34 artists who blend tradition and innovation through the power of color. [Read more]
Pop-rock icons: a free photo exhibition at the town hall of Paris's 7th arrondissement
The 7th arrondissement town hall is going rock and roll! Artist Gaëlle Ghesquière is exhibiting her photographs of pop-rock icons there from November 4 to December 29, 2025. [Read more]
Clear skies / troubled waters: our photos of Steffani Jemison's exhibition at Lafayette Anticipations
American artist Steffani Jemison presents "Clear Skies / Troubled Waters" at Lafayette Anticipations in Paris, from October 22, 2025, to February 8, 2026. This immersive exhibition combines sculpture, video, and sensory experimentation to explore movement, gravity, and the perception of the body in space. [Read more]
Sole Crushing by Meriem Bennani: our photos of the immersive installation at Lafayette Anticipations
Meriem Bennani's exhibition "Sole Crushing" will be on display at Lafayette Anticipations in Paris from October 22, 2025, to February 8, 2026. This monumental installation combines contemporary art, performance, and music through an immersive sound work animated by percussive flip-flops. [Read more]
Tarik Kiswanson presents "The Relief", a free exhibition at the Swedish Institute - our photos
This autumn and winter, the Swedish Institute in Paris invites Tarik Kiswanson, winner of the Prix Marcel Duchamp in 2023. On view free of charge from October 23, 2025 to January 11, 2026, this exhibition, entitled "The Relief", unveils a small selection of works by the multi-disciplinary visual artist, "presented for the first time in France". [Read more]
Dans(e) la lumière, season 2: the full program for this artistic edition at the EDF Foundation
The EDF Foundation is organizing a second and new edition of its Dans(e) la lumière event, which combines exhibitions and dance performances. Season 2 runs from November 4, 2025 to January 31, 2026. Find out more about the program. [Read more]
Art Basel Paris 2025: galerie Perrotin presents "Panorama" group show
To mark the new edition of Art Basel Paris, Galerie Perrotin is organizing a group exhibition to be seen at the Salle de Bal, exceptionally open for the occasion, and in its space on rue Matignon. The contemporary art event will feature works by Jean-Michel Othoniel, Otani Workshop, Park Seo-Bo, Christiane Pooley, Hans Hartung, Lee Bae and Ali Banisadr. [Read more]
Laurie Simmons: Black & White: a free photo exhibition at Almine Rech Matignon gallery
Artist Laurie Simmons takes over the Almine Rech Matignon gallery in Paris with her Black & White exhibition. On view free of charge from October 18 to December 20, 2025. [Read more]
Forgeries and counterfeiters, from the Middle Ages to the present day: the free exhibition at the National Archives
Can you tell the real from the fake? From October 15, 2025 to February 2, 2026, the National Archives and the Banque de France will be testing your critical thinking skills in their new exhibition on famous forgeries from history. [Read more]
Les Ateliers d'art des grands magasins: a free exhibition at the Bibliothèque Forney, Paris
Printemps' Primavera, Bon Marché's Pomone, Galeries Lafayette's La Maîtrise and Grands Magasins du Louvre's Studium Louvre showcase the best of Art Deco to mark the centenary of the 1925 Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes. Furniture, textiles, ceramics, catalogs, posters and photographs can all be discovered at the Bibliothèque Forney in a free exhibition running from November 4, 2025 to February 28, 2026. [Read more]
Berlinde De Bruyckere: her "Need" exhibition at Galleria Continua - our photos
This autumn, Galleria Continua opens its doors to Berlinde De Bruyckere. The Belgian artist, a major figure in contemporary art, presents "Need", a solo exhibition exploring the vulnerability and fragility of the body. An artistic event to be discovered free of charge from October 10 to December 30, 2025. [Read more]
Gaston Paris - L'équilibre du carré: the free photo exhibition at Roger-Viollet Gallery
Galerie Roger-Viollet is organizing an exhibition on the famous photographer Gaston Paris, free to visit from October 2, 2025 to January 17, 2026. [Read more]
Voir la mer: a free contemporary exhibition at the Maif Social Club - photos
Contemporary artists draw inspiration from the oceans to create original works, sometimes amusing, sometimes disturbing... Come and discover the Voir la mer exhibition, presented at the Maif Social Club from October 11, 2025 to July 25, 2026. [Read more]
FoRTE#7 exhibition: discover young talent at FRAC Île-de-France in Romainville
The FoRTE exhibition returns for a 7th edition at the Frac Île-de-France reserves: the region presents works by the winners of the Fonds régional des talents émergents, from November 19, 2025 to January 11, 2026. [Read more]
Vanessa Paradis, "Paradissime": the tribute exhibition at Galerie de l'Instant
As Vanessa Paradis prepares to return to the stage in 2026, the Galerie de l'Instant in Paris is devoting an exhibition to her. Come and discover the artist's photographs by Paolo Roversi, Ellen von Unwerth and Kate Barry at the "Paradissime" exhibition, on view free of charge from October 15, 2025 to January 14, 2026. [Read more]
Léa's Odyssey: an underwater exhibition at the Pavillon Vendôme in Clichy (92)
From October 15, 2025, Junior artist Fritz Jacquet's exhibition is back, but this time in Clichy, to plunge into the heart of an ocean of paper while discovering this ecosystem from an artistic point of view. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
The hijacked museum: a fun, free exhibition on the walls of Bercy Village
Painter Pierre-Adrien Sollier takes on art's masterpieces in a "Playmobil ®" version, with the exhibition Le musée détourné, to be discovered free of charge from September 25, 2025 to January 18, 2026 at Bercy Village. [Read more]
JonOne: a free exhibition of the street artist on Fluctuart in Paris - our photos
New installation and new street artist featured on Fluctuart! From September 11 to December 21, 2025, the famous floating barge hosts the "Carte blanche" exhibition by John Andrew Perello aka JonOne. An opportunity to delve into the career of this major urban art artist through old and new works. Discover our photos of this free exhibition! [Read more]
Urban Photo, the free exhibition retracing 50 years of urban art at Quai de la Photo
Quai de la Photo invites us to relive 50 years of urban aesthetics, with the Urban Photo exhibition, to be discovered free of charge from October 2 to December 18, 2025. [Read more]
Finding your world: the new free exhibition at Galerie du 19M, Manufacture de mode Chanel
The group exhibition "Trouver son monde" (Finding one's world) blends arts and crafts with contemporary creation in the heart of the Galerie du 19M (Manufacture de Mode Chanel). The exhibition features original collaborations between resident houses (Atelier Montex, Maison Lesage, Paloma, Lemarié, Atelier Lognon) and emerging artists. Free to discover from September 17 to December 14, 2025. [Read more]
Marie-Antoinette, a queen at Saint-Cloud: the Musée des Avelines historical exhibition
The Musée des Avelines tells the story of Marie-Antoinette in Saint-Cloud, in a free historical exhibition on view from September 20 to December 14, 2025. [Read more]
Acne Paper Palais Royal: the permanent (art) gallery for the Acne Studios brand opens in Paris
Paris mixes fashion and culture in style! On June 26, 2025, Acne Studios opened its first independent art gallery, Acne Paper Palais Royal, under the arcades of the Palais Royal. An arty new spot in the heart of the 1st arrondissement. [Read more]
Le Serpent des Vœux: take part in an interactive work on calligraphy at the Trà Art gallery
At the Trà Art gallery in Paris's 10th arrondissement, the "Le Serpent des Vœux" exhibition transforms Vietnamese calligraphy into a lively, participatory experience. From June 6, 2025 to February 15, 2026, each visitor is invited to place his or her wish on a work in progress! [Read more]
A thousand and one lives: a free contemporary exhibition unveiled at Espace Monte-Cristo
Espace Monte-Cristo presents a colorful and surprising new exhibition from April 19 to December 14, 2025. Come and see the Thousand and One Lives exhibition for free. [Read more]
L'Esquisse, Barbizon's new cultural hotel, both café and free museum
L'Esquisse is a fusion of hotel, café and free museum. We're off to Barbizon, the famous artists' village, to take advantage of this new spot that combines large, charming rooms, a great café by the fireplace and a free museum honoring the artists who have influenced Barbizon around the world. [Read more]
With a program like this, you're already pretty busy. But that's not all! Free artistic and cultural events can be added to your agenda in the near future. To make sure you don't miss a thing, check out this guide regularly.
There's no shortage of good deals in Paris: you can always treat yourself at a low price! We wish you a wonderful December, and a wonderful festive season with Sortiraparis.com.
Dates and Opening Time
From December 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025
Prices
Free
