Fine Arts Fair 2026: the free artistic rendezvous back at the Senate’s Orangery

The Salon des Beaux-Arts 2026 makes a return for a new edition. We’ll meet at L’Orangerie du Sénat, in the Latin Quarter of Paris, this September. This edition stands out for its program spread across two distinct periods in this historic venue in the 6th arrondissement. A must-see for discovering contemporary creation in an architectural setting of exception, nestled in the Jardin du Luxembourg.

The two-phase program of the salon

The 2026 salon unfolds according to a calendar organized into two complementary sessions. The first period, September 18–22, 2026, features the sections Young Creation, Painting, Sculpture and Textile.

The second period, September 24–29, 2026, highlights the sections Naturalist, Paper-Papers, Photography and Sculpture. Visitors can target the dates that interest them most, and artists gain a bit more space to present their work.

A historic salon spanning multiple disciplines

Organized by the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts, public-benefit since 1909, this salon preserves an artistic tradition born in 1862. It enjoys the High Patronage of the President of the Republic and stands as one of Paris’s major contemporary art events. The gathering brings together French and international artists across painting, sculpture, engraving, photography and illustration.

What sets this event apart is its commitment todialogue between established creators and emerging talents. The jury, composed of prominent figures from the art and cultural world, selects each year works that exemplify the diversity of contemporary creativity. Several prestigious prizes reward participants, including the Pierre Puvis de Chavannes Prize, the Eugène-Louis Gillot Prize for marine painters, and the Deyrolle Prize for naturalist artists.

Access and practical information

L’Orangerie du Sénat is located in the Jardin du Luxembourg, not far from the museum of the same name. For access, favor the Metro stations Odéon (lines 4 and 10), Mabillon (line 10) or Notre-Dame des Champs (line 12). Travelers can also take the RER B to Luxembourg-Sénat or use bus lines 21, 27, 38, 63, 81 and 96.

Admission to the salon remains .free for all visitors, true to the democratic vocation of the event. This accessibility allows a wide audience to discover the works exhibited in this exceptional patrimonial setting.