The year 2023 has been an exciting one for art lovers and heritage enthusiasts. Remember: this was the year we admired the Titanic, Harry Potter, Ramses, Sarah Bernhardt and Mucha exhibitions? What beauties, what surprises and what lovely adventures we experienced. And the wonder continues! Our list of outings this year includes a few places that still have surprises in store for us...
Best-of 2023: this year's editorial favourites
The year 2023 was a rich one in Parisian museums and galleries: we were lucky enough to see some magnificent and unique exhibitions. Let's take a look back at the ones that made the biggest impression on the Sortiraparis editorial team. [Read more]
That's right: several museums, monuments and art venues have (re)opened their doors in 2023, giving us even more places to visit and love. Major Parisian museums have been renovated, art galleries have been launched, artists' houses, open-air artworks and new itineraries have welcomed art lovers eager to discover these curiosities installed in Paris and the Île-de-France region.
Do you remember all these events? Were you able to visit all these sites dedicated to art? Here's a rundown of the major cultural openings in 2023.
Maison Gainsbourg in Paris: new slots go on sale in April
30 minutes of immersion in Serge Gainsbourg's incredible home, where everything has remained unchanged since his death on March 2, 1991. This is the moving and incredible experience that the Maison Gainsbourg has been offering since September 20, 2023. For the occasion, we pushed open the doors of the Maison Gainsbourg. We tell you all about this visit, a real plunge into the singer's intimacy, guided by Charlotte Gainsbourg's voice. New slots will go on sale in April! [Read more]
Musée de l'histoire de l'Immigration: opening hours, collections, prices... All you need to know
Housed in the Palais de la Porte Dorée, the Musée National de l'Histoire de l'Immigration tells the story of France in a different way... Discover this unusual cultural site. [Read more]
Musée national de la Marine in Paris: an art venue for learning and travelling at the Trocadero
The Musée National de la Marine invites you to discover the treasures and challenges of the sea through its permanent collections. Read the latest museum news and plan your next visit. [Read more]
The Musée Bourdelle, a free museum-workshop dedicated to the sculptor in Paris
The Musée Bourdelle, dedicated to the famous sculptor, awaits you in the 15th arrondissement, with an itinerary designed for adults and children alike. As an added bonus, there's a café-restaurant perfect for prolonging the visit. [Read more]
Maison Poincaré: we visited the very first mathematics museum in Paris
The Maison Poincaré, nestled in the heart of Paris's Latin Quarter, invites you to discover the capital's very first mathematics museum from September 30, 2023. Inspired by the world's greatest science museums, this unique venue promises to illuminate the history, influence and wonders of mathematics for all the curious! We tell you all about it! [Read more]
Quai de la Photo, a free floating art center on the Seine for photography enthusiasts
Quai de la Photo is the name of this new floating art center dedicated to contemporary photography, which opened its doors on July 20, 2023. In a 1,000 m² space, exhibitions, conferences and cultural events await you, in this free venue open to all, on the Seine near the Pont de Bercy in Paris. [Read more]
Paradox Museum Paris, a crazy tour of optical illusions for the vacations!
Paradox Museum, 90 experiences of trompe l'oeil, optical illusions and sensory upheaval await you in Paris. You'll love being fooled and capturing surrealist images. Would you like to try it out? [Read more]
The new History Gallery at the Château de Versailles to celebrate 400 years - photos
The History Gallery at the Château de Versailles reopens its doors to celebrate the 400th anniversary of this emblematic monument. Free of charge from September 15 to 17, 2023 for the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), then from September 21 with a ticket, discover a completely redesigned and refurbished gallery, retracing the history of the Château from its construction in 1623 by Louis XIII to the present day. More than 120 works from the Versailles collections, accompanied by a digital device, enable us to understand the creations, transformations and upheavals that have marked the Château. [Read more]
Hangar Y : the huge cultural place in Meudon, our pictures
Described as a cultural venue at the crossroads of art, science, technology and nature, Hangar Y officially opens its doors on Wednesday March 22, 2023, after months of renovation work and more than 40 years of closure. Located in Meudon, in the Hauts-de-Seine region of France, Hangar Y immerses visitors in an incredible experience combining history and modernity, art and nature. [Read more]
Get out your diaries: here's a glimpse of what's in store for 2024. We can't wait!
Grand Palais: partial opening in 2024 for fencing and Taekwondo events at the Paris Olympics
Renovation work on the Grand Palais began on Friday, March 12, 2021, and will last a minimum of three years. An "ephemeral Grand Palais" installed on the Champ-de-Mars is to replace it during the period, before scheduled delivery in 2025. The Nave and surrounding galleries will be open during the Paris 2024 Olympics, hosting the fencing and Taekwondo events. [Read more]
Notre-Dame de Paris: date and schedule for the cathedral's reopening in 2024
After the fire at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, a date of 2024 was announced for the completion of work and the reopening of the monument to the public. Find out more about the announced date and ask for the program! [Read more]
Musée du Louvre: Byzantium and Eastern Christianity department to open in 2024-2025
On February 1, Laurence Des Cars, current President of the Musée du Louvre, spoke to the Élysée Palace about the forthcoming opening of the Department of Byzantine and Oriental Christian Art, and in particular about the timetable for its completion. See you in 2024 or 2025 to discover the 1,200 pieces on display at the museum! [Read more]
The Jacquemart-André museum closes its doors for one year from August 2023
Sad news for art lovers: the Jacquemart-André museum will close its doors from August 1, 2023 to September 1, 2024 for restoration work. [Read more]
What exhibitions await us in Paris in 2024? The capital's museums and monuments are already making us salivate as they unveil some of the highlights of the coming year. Follow our guide to the dates of the major exhibitions you won't want to miss. [Read more]
Paris renews itself in 2024: reopenings and new concepts to discover. [Read more]
Best-of 2023: this year's editorial favourites
The most eagerly awaited exhibitions in Paris museums in 2024
Paris 2024: discover the new cultural events and reopenings
