Every year, the Nuit Blanche turns Paris and its surroundings into a nocturnal spectacle that pushes reality to its edges. On this special evening, contemporary art takes over the capital, seizing emblematic, historic, and hidden venues to reveal works, installations, and performances for both enthusiasts and the simply curious. Each edition serves up a cachet of artistic experiences—intriguing, spectacular, immersive, moving, and inspirational. Don’t miss the next gathering lined up for the night of Saturday, June 6 to Sunday, June 7, 2026 in the Île-de-France region.
Among the venues hosting works during Nuit Blanche, this year we find the Chapelle Expiatoire, a historic monument perched in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, tucked inside a green square. Here lies a site erected on the former Place de la Madeleine cemetery, which originally housed the remains of Louis XVI, the last King of France of the Old Regime, and Queen Marie-Antoinette.
The Chapelle Expiatoire in Paris, the monument erected in memory of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette
The Chapelle Expiatoire is one of Paris's hidden monuments. Erected in memory of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette, this historic site is well worth a visit! [Read more]
After being moved to the necropolis of France’s kings within the Basilique Saint-Denis, Louis XVIII, brother of Louis XVI, had the Chapelle Expiatoire erected at the dawn of the 19th century in memory of the royal couple. It is in this place, so closely tied to France’s history, that contemporary art makes its appearance for the 25th edition of Nuit Blanche in Paris.
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Dates and Opening Time
On June 6, 2026
Location
Chapelle Expiatoire
29 Rue Pasquier
75008 Paris 8
Route planner
Prices
Free
Official website
www.chapelle-expiatoire-paris.fr
The Chapelle Expiatoire in Paris, the monument erected in memory of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette
