Paris and the surrounding region evolve with the times, and every year brings its share of new developments. Whether it's renovation work, new sites, major transformations or innovative projects, theÎle-de-France region is evolving at breakneck speed. To help you get your bearings and project yourself into the future of the Paris region, we take a look at what's coming soon.
Public transport, shopping centers, living spaces, renovated monuments, new museums, urban redevelopment- in many ways, Paris and the surrounding area are still changing. Whether rehabilitating the treasures of the past or building the heritage of the future, the Paris region is adapting and metamorphosing, while its residents watch the evolution of the Île-de-France region in real time.
So, what are these future projects to keep an eye on? Here's what's coming up soon in and around Paris!
Transportation
Grand Paris Express: the new timetable for lines 15, 16, 17 and 18, following the announced delays
The timetable for the Grand Paris Express is still evolving. Line 18 is now expected to open in December 2026, while the first sections of lines 16 and 17 are slated to open in 2028. Here are the projected timelines for the four new metro lines. [Read more]
Grand Paris Express: here is the start date for putting the first stretch of Line 18 into service.
It will be the first of four new Grand Paris Express lines to be inaugurated, ahead of lines 15, 16 and 17. Scheduled initially for 1 October 2026, the opening of the first stretch of Line 18 is now set for 30 November. From that date, passengers will be able to travel between Massy–Palaiseau and Christ de Saclay stations in Essonne. Line 18, the first entirely new metro line in Île-de-France in thirty years, is expected to ease the daily lives of the many students, researchers and workers who live, study or commute nearby. [Read more]
CDG Express: launch date, fares, schedules... everything you need to know
After years of waiting, the CDG Express is finally due to launch in 2027! Designed to streamline travel for both French and international passengers, this upcoming service will run directly from Gare de l'Est to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport in just 20 minutes. So, what is the launch date for the CDG Express? What will the fares and schedules be? We’ve got you covered! [Read more]
Future news
Villa Michot: these historic greenhouses and 19th-century winter gardens are set to be revived as a cultural venue.
In Villiers-sur-Marne (94), the greenhouses and winter gardens at Villa Michot are set to be restored in 2027 to host a new cultural venue. More details coming soon! [Read more]
The Archéo-site of the Ysieux Potters: this forthcoming museum will unveil the secrets of a thousand years of pottery
In Fosses, in the Val-d'Oise department (95), an old farm is being transformed into the Archéo-site of the potters of the Ysieux. This upcoming cultural venue dedicated to a thousand years of pottery is set to open in spring 2027. [Read more]
Yvelines: A new pedestrian bridge linking Montigny-le-Bretonneux to the Île de loisirs slated for 2027
A 145-meter-long pedestrian and cycle bridge will soon link Montigny-le-Bretonneux to the Île de loisirs de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines. Here’s what you need to know about this high-profile project, slated for completion in the first half of 2027, which promises safer, more direct, and greener travel. [Read more]
In Seine-et-Marne, the Coulevrain farm, nine centuries old, is gearing up for its renaissance.
In Savigny-le-Temple (77), the Coulevrain farm, a former Templar commandery, is poised for rehabilitation. A project that blends heritage, farming, and ecology. [Read more]
Soon, a Visual Arts Museum and a hotel-cinema will open at Mk2 Bibliothèque
The MK2 Bibliothèque, one of France’s most popular cinemas, is undergoing a major transformation with an ambitious expansion plan. The project includes renovating its screening rooms, opening a museum dedicated to visual arts, and launching a boutique hotel with a cinema feel. This extensive renovation, scheduled to run until 2027, aims to elevate the movie-going experience at this iconic venue in the 13th arrondissement of Paris. [Read more]
A sprawling 500-square-meter rooftop with a bistronomic restaurant is taking shape in La Défense.
La Défense will host by 2027-2028 a new public venue at the top of the CB21 tower. On the menu: a 500 m² rooftop, a bistronomic restaurant with panoramic views of Paris, and new event spaces that aim to transform this iconic tower into a true hub of activity. [Read more]
These former stables on the outskirts of Paris are set to become a house of arts and crafts.
In Gennevilliers, Richelieu’s former stables are set to undergo a new lease on life. As the last vestige of a vanished château, this historic building in the Hauts-de-Seine is being transformed into a house dedicated to the arts and crafts. [Read more]
The Art Factory: Centre Pompidou’s Île-de-France space opens in March 2027 in Massy
The Centre Pompidou in Paris has closed its doors for renovation work until around 2030. The works it houses are moving to a new cultural venue in Île-de-France: the Centre Pompidou Francilien – Fabrique de l’Art, in Massy (91). [Read more]
Construction work in Paris: Denfert-Rochereau Square undergoing a major transformation, soon to be greened and pedestrianized.
As with many squares before it in the capital, Place Denfert-Rochereau in the 14th arrondissement of Paris is being reshaped, with more greenery and pedestrian-friendly space. The works are due to be completed in early 2027! [Read more]
La Flèche d'Or to close in June for renovation, with plans to reopen in 2027 under a new concept.
There's a shift happening at La Flèche d'Or! The popular cultural venue in the 20th arrondissement will close its doors in June 2026 for renovation, with plans to reopen in 2027 under a new concept. [Read more]
This historic castle hides a renowned recording studio that has hosted rock legends and is now set to be reborn.
Behind the tranquil facades of Hérouville Castle in Val-d’Oise lies one of the most legendary recording studios of the 1970s and 1980s. A unique site where historic heritage and rock legends intertwine, now at the heart of a redevelopment project slated for 2027. [Read more]
Maybourne Saint-Germain: a super-luxurious palace-style hotel arriving in 2027 in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Paris is gearing up to welcome a new titan of luxury: the Maybourne Group is set to establish itself in the heart of the 7th arrondissement. Scheduled to open in 2027, the Maybourne Saint-Germain promises to turn the Îlot Saint-Germain into a sanctuary of elegance on the Left Bank. [Read more]
The upcoming Armenian Culture Center is scheduled to open in Alfortville by 2027.
A true emblem of Alfortville's identity, the current Armenian Cultural Center (MCA) is about to enter a new chapter. In response to the growing prominence of the community and its activities, a brand-new, modern, and ambitious building is set to be completed by 2027. [Read more]
The Renault Collections Museum to Open in 2027: 125 Years of History to Explore in the Yvelines
In the Paris region, Flins (Yvelines-78) will open a one-of-a-kind museum dedicated to Renault's legacy starting in 2027. Visitors will explore 125 years of automotive and cultural history through vintage vehicles, archives, and art displays. [Read more]
Station K: the abandoned metro station will become a third-party party venue by the end of 2027 in Noisy-le-Grand
Noisy-le-Grand's ghost subway soon to be rehabilitated? Station K is set to become a "tiers-lieu" by the end of 2027, after years of no news about the project. Here are a few details. [Read more]
A new museum planned in Paris around Hector Guimard, the architect of the metro entrances
A new museum is due to open in Paris in 2027, housed in the Hôtel Mezzara, a listed building dedicated to the architect Hector Guimard. He was notably responsible for the Art Nouveau-style entrances to the metro. [Read more]
Aerog'art, the former Invalides air terminal transformed into a future Parisian cultural venue
On the esplanade des Invalides, a former air terminal is set to become a new cultural venue in the heart of Paris. We tell you more about Aerog'art, a project due to be completed by 2027. [Read more]
The former Paris Hospitals headquarters opposite City Hall is being transformed — the planned project for 2028.
In the heart of the city, opposite the City Hall, the grand Haussmann-style complex that once housed the AP-HP headquarters is set to undergo a dramatic makeover. By 2028, the « Cœur Paris » project will breathe new life into these 27,000 square meters, transforming the site into a vibrant mix of affordable housing, offices, shops, a women’s center, and a health clinic. [Read more]
Odyssée: a giant video game and pop culture museum soon to open in Bussy-Saint-Georges (77)
Video games, Japanese culture, immersive experiences... In 2028, Odyssée, the largest museum of its kind, will open its doors in Bussy-Saint-Georges, with a unique offering combining Gaming Arena, Japanese village, eSport and much more... We take stock! [Read more]
The former Menier chocolate factory in Noisiel transformed into a Cité du goût with spa and luxury hotel?
The former Menier chocolate factory in Noisiel, Seine-et-Marne, a 19th-century architectural gem, is about to be given a new lease of life thanks to an ambitious redevelopment project led by Linkcity. By 2028, this iconic site, which has been vacant for four years, will be home to the Cité du goût, a complex dedicated to gastronomy, well-being and tourism, with the creation of 560 housing units, a luxury hotel and a spa. This transformation heralds a new era for a site once dominated by chocolate production. A public consultation is being held from March 10 to April 11, 2025, prior to the award of planning permission to the developer Linkcity. [Read more]
In Val-d'Oise, this former 19th-century hospital is set to become a museum dedicated to the history of childhood.
In Gonesse, in the Val-d'Oise, a former hospital dating from 1841 will become a museum devoted to childhood, education, and health. Openings planned for 2029, in a building steeped in more than 180 years of history. [Read more]
The Rail Cathedrals of Saint-Denis: the former SNCF market halls to be reborn as a cultural venue
In Saint-Denis (Seine-Saint-Denis), the Rail Cathedrals, former protected railway workshops, are gearing up for a restoration into a cultural space dedicated to street art and hip-hop. It’s a major transformation, with an opening planned for around 2029–2030. [Read more]
The Saint-Denis Aerosol: What’s the latest on this street art museum project in Île-de-France?
A museum dedicated to street art and urban culture in Île-de-France? That's the exciting project set to come to life in Seine-Saint-Denis, part of the revitalization of the Rail Cathedrals. Named "L'Aérosol Saint-Denis", this new cultural space will occupy the historic former railway halls, which are listed as additional Monuments Historiques. Initially slated to open by 2028, the opening has now been rescheduled for 2029. [Read more]
