There are discoveries you stumble upon during a stroll, and others you’ve already checked off before you even lace up your sneakers. Paris Design Week returns with a packed lineup across the capital, shining a spotlight on contemporary design in all its forms. From September 10 to 19, 2026, installations, site-specific works, and projects conceived especially for particular venues will pace the itinerary. It’s obviously hard to predict in advance which will hit the mark, but early announcements already flag a few events that have caught our eye.
Paris Design Week 2026: Free installations to discover this September
Design takes over Paris as Paris Design Week 2026 returns, running from September 10 to 19, 2026. From installations to galleries and venues revamped for the occasion, discover the spots that are free to visit during the event. [Read more]
So here are the installations we’ve spotted and are particularly looking forward to for this edition. An intriguing concept, a dialogue announced with a Parisian monument, garden, or square, a material worked in an unusual way, or simply an idea that makes you want to see more: each has caught our attention for a different reason. No one is handing out points before the show. We’d rather keep the surprise and wait to see them in person, from every angle, to judge whether the promise holds up. While we count down to kickoff, here are the ones we’ve already got in our crosshairs.
Louis Vuitton unveils its design collections in a grand Paris townhouse for Paris Design Week 2026.
For Paris Design Week 2026, Louis Vuitton changes scenery and unveils its new Objets Nomades collections in a townhouse in the 7th arrondissement. From September 10 to 13, 2026, the House will open its doors to the public free of charge, by reservation. [Read more]
A car transformed into a work of art and Korean hanji at the Hôtel de la Marine for Paris Design Week 2026
Between tradition and metamorphosis, the Hôtel de la Marine is hosting Hanjimania and Astre Mobile from September 9 to 27, 2026: on one side, Korean hanji; on the other, a car transformed from the street into artwork. [Read more]
Paris Design Week 2026 : fragrance makes its way into the courtyard of Victor Hugo's House
At Maison Victor Hugo, design goes through the nose with Anankè, an olfactory installation showcased in the courtyard from September 4 to 20, 2026 during Paris Design Week. [Read more]
Paris Design Week 2026: a reinvented café and wooden design at the Bibliothèque historique de Paris
At the City of Paris Historical Library, design is in the air with two free installations to discover from September 10 to 19, 2026: a reinvented café curated by about forty designers and a wooden ensemble by Fibois. [Read more]
Paris Design Week 2026: The July Column is decked with 196 flags made from recycled fabric.
Textile takes over Bastille with La Re-prise de la Bastille, an installation of 196 flags made from used clothes and unfurled around the July Column during Paris Design Week, from September 9 to 20, 2026. [Read more]
A design exhibition traverses the Arc de Triomphe, arriving at its acroterion, during Paris Design Week 2026.
The Tempest sweeps the Arc de Triomphe from September 9 to October 4, 2026. Jérémy Pradier-Jeauneau curates a route through sculpture, installation, and design, with exclusive access up to the monument’s parapet during Paris Design Week. [Read more]
An unusual installation unfolds in the courtyard of the Museum of Hunting and Nature during Paris Design Week 2026.
A quirky collection takes up residence at the Museum of Hunting and Nature: Harry Nuriev stages everyday objects in a contemporary installation on view from September 10 to 20, 2026. [Read more]
A monumental bouquet of flowers blooms at the Grand Palais for Paris Design Week 2026.
Design is blooming all over Paris during Paris Design Week, from September 10 to 19, 2026. At the Grand Palais, Uchronia sets the scene with Le Grand Bouquet, an oversized flower to discover from September 11 to 20, 2026. [Read more]
A free immersive installation takes over a Parisian townhouse for Design Week 2026.
In Odéon, a townhouse opens its doors to Hôtel des Possibles, Maison Kyka’s immersive installation to discover during Paris Design Week, from September 10 to 14, 2026. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From September 10, 2026 to September 19, 2026
Paris Design Week 2026: Free installations to discover this September
