The 2026 Great Made in France Exhibition: free entry to the Élysée this weekend – dates

It’s official: the Great Exhibition of Products Made in France is returning to the Elysée Palace on the weekend of November 21 and 22, 2026! After drawing huge crowds at previous editions, the event promises to showcase the very best of French craftsmanship for its sixth year. Open to everyone, with advance booking, this free exhibition celebrates the artisans, producers and manufacturers who make France shine, from mainland France to the overseas territories.

As for bookings, the Élysée says registration will open in the coming days, but no exact date has been set yet. We’ll share it here as soon as we can.

Launched by the President of the Republic in 2020, this event has become the must-attend festival for local talent! During your visit to the presidential palace, you’ll discover no fewer than 104 products made in France, including a driver’s seat from the Alpine A390 GT, a handcrafted pen made from a fragment of an Ariane 5 rocket, and an Orphie underwater camera. Île-de-France will also be represented by, among other things, a handcrafted trumpet, a rocket engine, and a chef’s knife forged from Damascus steel. There’ll be plenty to feast your eyes on!

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On the program: craft demonstrations, models of innovative products, the latest creations from the national manufactories, as well as a conference area.

Last year, nearly 10,000 visitors had already turned out to celebrate the richness of French manufacturing.

So, are you ready to experience the thrill of French craftsmanship?

Want more? Head to the Maison Élysée, just across the way, to enjoy the free exhibition, café and official shop:

Maison Élysée: the free Élysée museum/café, opposite the presidential palace in Paris
The Élysée Palace has finally opened the doors to its very own museum! Come and enjoy an exclusive presidential experience at the Maison de l'Élysée, located just opposite the palace. On the program? A free, royal immersion in the 600 m2 museum, café and boutique. [Read more] 

Please note that it's been over 4 years since our last visit, so the place and experience may have changed.