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
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]
JR will transform the Pont Neuf into a temporary cave in tribute to Christo and Jeanne-Claude in June 2026.
To mark the 40th anniversary of Christo and Jeanne-Claude's wrapping of the Pont-Neuf, the Quai de la Mégisserie is honoring the duo's monumental works and their unique connection to the capital with a free outdoor exhibition running until October 30, 2025. JR's monumental installation, originally planned for September 2025, will transform the bridge into a gigantic immersive urban cave from June 6 to 28, 2026! [Read more]
When will the Tang Frères supermarket at 95 in Val d'Oise open?
Tang Frères, the historic Asian food retailer, is setting up shop in the Val d'Oise, with a 1,000 m² store planned for the large Patte-d'Oie commercial area in Herblay. The opening, initially scheduled for the end of this year, has been delayed, but for good reasons. We'll tell you everything. [Read more]
Disneyland Paris: the opening date of the Frozen area finally revealed
Good news for fans of Frozen: Disneyland Paris has just announced the opening date of World of Frozen, the future area dedicated to the world of Elsa and Anna within Disney Adventure World. Come March 29, 2026, to discover this new expansion, which will feature a brand-new attraction, a themed restaurant, several shops, and experiences inspired by Arendelle. Here's everything you need to know about what's coming! [Read more]
Cité du Cinéma: what does the future hold for the Saint-Denis site after its closure?
The Cité du Cinéma in Saint-Denis, Luc Besson's former site, is preparing for a major transformation. After serving as an Olympic village in 2024, it will reopen in 2026 as a new exhibition space under the direction of Seine et Watts, dedicated to the 7th art and permanent exhibitions. [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]
Discover the Fabrique de l'Art, the future Centre Pompidou Francilien in Massy, 91
As the Centre Pompidou in Paris closes for renovation until 2030, the museum's works - one of Europe's most important collections of contemporary and modern art - are migrating to a new cultural venue in the Île-de-France region: the Centre Pompidou Francilien - Fabrique de l'Art / Musée national Picasso Paris. [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]
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]
The first Louis Vuitton hotel on the Champs-Elysées
It's confirmed: Louis Vuitton is to open the first hotel in its history on the Champs-Élysées! Located at 103-111 de l'Avenue, the address is set to cover almost 6,000 m2 and open in 2026. [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]
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]
L'Aérosol Saint-Denis: a museum dedicated to street art to be opened in Paris Region by 2028
A museum dedicated to street art and urban cultures in the Paris region? That's the exciting project due to come to life in Seine-Saint-Denis by 2028 as part of the revival of the Cathedrales du Rail. Dubbed "l'Aérosol Saint-Denis", this new cultural venue will be housed in the former railway halls, which are listed as a Monument Historique. [Read more]
