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
Greater Paris: what progress has been made on metro lines 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18?
In less than ten years, the surface area of the Paris metro will have doubled. Line 14 has already celebrated its expansion, and will continue to grow. What about the new lines that are due to result from this major project? Where do things stand exactly? We take stock. [Read more]
Grand Paris Express: inauguration of line 15 Sud postponed to summer 2026
With 75 km of track, it will be the longest metro line in France! Anticipated by many residents of the Paris region, line 15 will run all around Paris, crossing no less than 45 communes. While the opening of the southern section was announced for the end of 2025, its commissioning has now been postponed until summer 2026. The inauguration of the Eastern and Western sections is scheduled for 2031. Here's everything you need to know about the future Grand Paris Express metro line, which will carry over 1.5 million passengers every day. [Read more]
Grand Paris Express: everything you need to know about the future metro line 16
It will be the eastern ring-road of the Grand Paris metro network! With its 27.5 km of track, line 16 will link the Noisy-Champs station to the Saint-Denis Pleyel station by 2028, crossing two departments of the Paris region and serving 10 stations. Here's everything you need to know about this future metro line of the Grand Paris Express. [Read more]
Future news
Gashapon: a pop-up featuring 300 Japanese capsule machines (figurines and gadgets) opens in Paris
Attention, a new phenomenon is on the way. 300 gachapon machines are taking over a 150 m² pop-up on Rue de Rivoli, ready to dispense their surprise capsules. Nearly 3,000 items—manga figurines, mini gadgets, and pop culture trésors—await collectors. See you starting Saturday, April 4, 2026! [Read more]
Disneyland Paris: Explore the Frozen World – Discover the Queen of Snow Area
At Disneyland Paris, World of Frozen brings the magic of Frozen to life in Disney Adventure World starting March 29, 2026. Inspired by Arendelle, this brand-new zone will feature a ride, a themed restaurant, shops, and a series of interactive experiences centered around Elsa, Anna, and their kingdom. [Read more]
The Enki Bilal Collection: a new art space to explore this June in the Marais, Paris
Comic book artist Enki Bilal unveils his own artistic space in the Marais starting June 11, 2026. Serving as both an exhibition hub and a creative studio, this venue is designed to welcome artists and visitors alike. [Read more]
The Colors Festival is preparing to open its permanent street art museum in Paris.
Following a successful crowdfunding campaign on Ulule, the Colors Festival is gearing up to open its first permanent museum in Paris in 2026. As a collaborative space featuring multiple solo exhibitions and group shows scheduled throughout the year, here's what you need to know. [Read more]
The Château Landon Pool, Paris's oldest swimming facility, has reopened its doors in the 10th arrondissement.
Closed since 2018, the Château-Landon swimming pool in the 10th arrondissement of Paris is finally reopening its doors this Monday, February 23, 2026. Originally opened in 1884, this historic swimming pool has undergone a €14 million renovation. Here’s everything you need to know about the new features, pricing, and opening hours. [Read more]
The Cave of Pont Neuf: JR transforms Paris's oldest bridge into a monumental grotto in June 2026
The Pont Neuf folds, inflates, reveals itself, and transforms into… The Cave of Pont Neuf! JR is set to turn Paris's oldest bridge into a giant, immersive grotto where stone, light, and air carve out a one-of-a-kind experience. From June 6 to 28, 2026, walk through this optical illusion, explore its cracks, and let interactive installations reshape how you see Paris. [Read more]
Sant Roch: the new 400m² wellness sanctuary in Paris featuring a XXL sauna and chilling plunge pools
In Paris, wellness is set to shift gears starting March 2, 2026, with the debut of SANT ROCH, located opposite the Tuileries Garden. This new sanctuary offers XXL saunas, icy plunges, and sensory rituals, creating a transformative journey that invigorates both body and mind. Conceived by Jules and Chloé Bouscatel, SANT ROCH presents a unique immersive experience centered around contrast therapy. [Read more]
Upcoming opening of Tang Frères store in Val d’Oise (95): date and details
Tang Frères, the iconic Asian grocery retailer, is making its way to Val d’Oise. Fans of authentic Asian products will soon have a new destination in the large Patte-d’Oie shopping center in Herblay, where a 1,000-square-meter store has been eagerly anticipated. Originally set to open at the end of 2025, the launch has now been pushed back to 2026—though for valid reasons. The official groundbreaking ceremony took place this Tuesday, February 10th, signaling that the opening is just around the corner. We’ve got all the details. [Read more]
Louis Vuitton: First LV Hotel Set to Open on the Champs-Élysées in 2026 — What We Know
It's official: the Champs-Élysées will soon host the very first Louis Vuitton hotel! Located at 103-111 Avenue, the new establishment is set to span nearly 6,000 square meters and is expected to open its doors in 2026. While some details are still under wraps, here’s what we already know. [Read more]
Cité du Cinéma in Saint-Denis: What’s Coming After Its Transformation in 2026
The City of Cinema in Saint-Denis, the former studio founded by Luc Besson, is set to re-open in 2026 following a major overhaul. Formerly used as an Olympic village in 2024, the site will soon host a new cultural center dedicated to film and exhibitions, led by Seine et Watts. [Read more]
The Pointe des Arts: what will this cultural complex, planned for completion in 2026 on Île Seguin, actually look like?
Île Seguin has been adorned in recent years by the Seine Musicale, but its transformation is far from complete. By 2026, the island will also welcome a contemporary art center, a cinema, and shopping venues. [Read more]
The Fabrique de l'Art: The Île-de-France space of the Centre Pompidou opens this fall in Massy
The Centre Pompidou in Paris has closed its doors for a major renovation, with work expected to last until 2030. During this time, its extensive collection will find a new home at the Centre Pompidou Francilien – Fabrique de l’Art, a new cultural hub in the Île-de-France region, located in Massy. [Read more]
Unusual news: Lofi Girl is set to open its very own Lofi Café right in the heart of Paris
It draws in thousands of listeners daily on YouTube. Now, in the heart of Paris’s 1st arrondissement, Lofi Girl is inviting everyone to work and relax alongside her. The Lofi Café is set to open its doors very soon... [Read more]
Banke Opéra Paris: The hotel, housed in the former headquarters of a bank, is set to undergo transformation in 2026
The iconic Banke Hotel, housed in the former headquarters of a bank from the early 20th century, is set to embark on a new chapter under the Radisson Collection label. This architectural gem is expected to reopen its doors in the third quarter of 2026. [Read more]
Etoile Voltaire: a new cinema designed as a living space with a green rooftop in Paris
Beware! A hot new place to live is coming soon to Paris! Etoile Voltaire, a project we've been waiting for since 2016, is coming to Paris' 11th arrondissement. The program includes 5 cinemas, a green rooftop and a solidarity restaurant! [Read more]
A 4-star hotel on Île Seguin featuring an indoor pool and views of the Seine, opening in November 2026
In a few months, Île Seguin will welcome a new wave of buildings and amenities, including an art center, a cinema, and a city hotel featuring an indoor pool and stunning views of the Seine. This development is set to delight tourists eager to stay close to Paris. [Read more]
Le Palace reopens in Paris: the legendary club beloved by artists and fashionistas returns in 2026.
An absolute icon of Parisian nightlife, Le Palace is preparing to turn the spotlights back on and revive the party. After two years of silence, this "world-famous" venue is preparing to reopen at the end of 2026, with the return of concerts at the heart of its legendary DNA, according to Le Parisien. The comeback is being orchestrated by Mickael Chetrit, who is ready to restore this historic temple of glamour and excess to its former glory. [Read more]
BERGÈRE X PARIS: glass roof, restaurant-bar, coworking space... the rebirth of a historic monument in the 9th arrondissement
In the 9th arrondissement of Paris, an extraordinary construction project is shaking up the Rue Bergère and awakening a sleeping giant of the Belle Époque. Behind the palisades, 26,000 m2 of heritage are being rejuvenated, the former headquarters of the forerunner of BNP Paribas, transformed into the future hotspot of Parisian life, with coworking spaces, restaurant, bar, hotel and breathtaking views. To be discovered in 2026... [Read more]
Place de la Concorde in Paris, what is the chosen project and what will the garden square look like?
Paris City Hall announced on Thursday, March 27, 2025 that architect Philippe Prost, in collaboration with landscape studio Bruel-Delmar, has been selected to lead the redevelopment of the Place de la Concorde. This ambitious project aims to transform this emblematic square into a greener, calmer space, while preserving its rich historical heritage. Lawn, flowers and numerous trees, discover what's in store for us soon. [Read more]
Tour Triangle in Paris: skybar and immersive observatory like Summit in New York on the horizon
The Triangle Tower, under construction since 2021 in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, announces a major collaboration with Summit Entertainment Ventures, the originators of the immersive "Air" experience at the top of One Vanderbilt in New York. The partnership promises a spectacular observatory and panoramic skybar at the top of the tower when it opens in the second half of 2026. [Read more]
The Orient Express restaurant by Yannick Alléno
The legendary Orient-Express will soon be back in service between Paris and Vienna, thanks to the Accor group. The project is accompanied by a major announcement: multi-starred chef Yannick Alléno will be in charge of on-board catering, promising a culinary experience of the stature of European terroirs. [Read more]
The future Grenouillère aquatic center in Antony (Hauts-de-Seine)
The Hauts-de-Seine département is investing 78.4 million euros to transform the Grenouillère swimming pool into a modern aquatic center. Located south of the Parc de Sceaux, the new facility will open in November 2026. Work, which began in January 2024, will take 28 months to complete. [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]
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]
