What to visit in Paris' 5th arrondissement? With its many treasures, this district, which takes us in the footsteps of Lutetia, is sure to take us back in time to antiquity. It's a place where you can travel back in time. The 5th arrondissement is home to part of the aptly-named Quartier Latin, with its many cultural nuggets for both history buffs, including the Musée de Cluny dedicated to the Middle Ages, and contemporary art lovers, with its many art galleries.
There's so much to see and do here, it can be hard to find your way around. To help you make the most of the cultural visits awaiting you in the capital's 5th arrondissement, we've prepared a guide dedicated to the district's must-see monuments and museums, as well as the exhibitions on the program. You won't want to miss out on any great discoveries!
What's more, if you're in the habit of exploring the 5th arrondissement from top to bottom, this page could well be an invaluable aid to your escapades: as this guide is updated in line with our announcements and discoveries, you can consult it regularly to keep abreast of the new exhibitions that await you here! And for more ideas on what to do in the area, click here.
Nuit des Musées 2024: a free artistic evening at the Arab World Institute in Paris
This Saturday, May 18, 2024, the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris is taking part in the 20th Nuit des Musées, opening exceptionally at night. Discover the program for this new edition! [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2024 in Paris: a musical evening at the Musée de Cluny - musée du Moyen-Age
The Musée de Cluny is opening its doors to us free of charge this Saturday, May 18, 2024, on the occasion of the 20th edition of the Nuit des Musées. On the program: free visits with music. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2024 at the Musée du service de santé de l'armée in Val-de-Grâce, Paris
Nuit des Musées returns this Saturday, May 18, 2024 in Paris and the Île-de-France region for another edition of exceptional nocturnes. In Val-de-Grâce, the Musée du Service de Santé des Armées unveils its program. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2024 at the Musée de la Préfecture de Police in Paris: unusual activities
On the occasion of the Nuit des Musées 2024, the Musée de la Préfecture de Police is offering a behind-the-scenes look at the Parisian police force this Saturday, May 18, 2024 in Paris. A unique program of unusual events awaits us for the occasion! [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2024 at the Musée Curie in Paris: free tours to discover Marie Curie
To mark the new Nuit des Musées, the Musée Curie is offering to learn more about Marie Curie and her discoveries, through a range of free tours and events to be experienced this Saturday, May 18, 2024. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2024 at the Grande Galerie de l'Evolution of the Muséum d'histoire naturelle in Paris
The Muséum d'Histoire naturelle de Paris is taking part in the Nuit des Musées, this Saturday, May 18, 2024. A great opportunity to rediscover the Grande Galerie de l'Evolution, free of charge! [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2024 at the Centre Culturel Irlandais in Paris: the program
On the occasion of the 20th Nuit des Musées, the Centre Culturel Irlandais awaits us for a cultural nocturne on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Come and discover this institution that celebrates Ireland and its culture! [Read more]
Nuit Blanche 2024: dance takes center stage at the Irish Cultural Center
As part of Nuit Blanche, the Centre culturel irlandais invites you to enjoy an exceptional evening of dance on the night of June 1 to 2, 2024. [Read more]
Discover the treasures of the Paris Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle - program
The Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle de Paris with its Jardin des Plantes is an emblematic institution of the capital, founded in 1793. Accessible all year round, this museum offers an insight into the world's rich natural heritage. From plants and magnets to fossils and experiments, immerse yourself in the fascinating world of nature. [Read more]
The Galerie de Paléontologie et d'Anatomie Comparée, the Museum's nugget in the Jardin des Plantes
You've heard of the Muséum and the Galerie de l'évolution, but what about the Galerie de Paléontologie et d'Anatomie comparée, nestling at the entrance to the Jardin des Plantes on the Gare d'Austerlitz side? From living creatures to extinct dinosaurs, discover the world of bones in this sublime museum, well worth a visit. [Read more]
The Grande Galerie de l'Evolution, the immense museum dedicated to animals from all over the world, in Paris
If you've ever taken a stroll through the Jardin des Plantes in Paris, you'll no doubt have spotted the grand old buildings that stand along the way: this is the Museum of Natural History, of which the Grande Galerie de l'Evolution is a part. [Read more]
The Pantheon in Paris: prices, opening hours, tour and history of this emblematic monument
The Paris Pantheon, an emblematic monument in the heart of the capital, reveals the history of France's great personalities. Originally a church dedicated to Sainte Geneviève, the Panthéon is open all year round, giving you the chance to discover its rich heritage and architectural secrets. [Read more]
The Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève, in the heart of the Latin Quarter
The Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève is a landmark in the Latin Quarter. Discover its history! [Read more]
The Curie Museum: In the footsteps of Marie Curie and her family
At the heart of the Curie campus, in the 5th arrondissement of Paris near the Panthéon, lies the Musée Curie. Open from Wednesday to Saturday, this free place of memory and knowledge offers an insight into the history of radioactivity and its medical applications. [Read more]
The Musée de la Sculpture en plein air: a free art walk in the heart of Paris
Have you heard of the Musée de la Sculpture en plein air? Located in the Square Tino Rossi in the 5th arrondissement, this small museum offers a free cultural stroll along the banks of the Seine, in a magnificent bucolic setting. [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]
Institut du Monde Arabe (IMA): program, exhibitions, events, everything you need to know about this cultural center
The Institut du Monde Arabe is an astonishing place where Arab culture reveals itself to us through astonishing exhibitions and an eclectic program of events for all ages and all audiences! [Read more]
The Musée de Cluny, Paris' museum of the Middle Ages, its program and age-old treasures
Located in the heart of the Latin Quarter, the Musée de Cluny is housed in the 13th-century Hôtel des Abbés de Cluny, and is home to works of art even older than that! Come and visit this museum dedicated to the Middle Ages in Paris. [Read more]
The Collège des Bernardins: one of the oldest medieval buildings in Paris to visit free of charge
Let's discover the Collège des Bernardins - one of the oldest medieval buildings in Paris. Be sure to visit this 13th-century gem, located in the heart of the Latin Quarter and open to the public free of charge. Open all year round, this cultural space offers a variety of exhibitions and events, and even a café-restaurant. [Read more]
The Musée de la Préfecture de Police, immerse yourself in history and police investigations
The Musée de la Préfecture de Police, nestled in the heart of the 5th arrondissement, invites visitors on a fascinating exploration of the history of the Paris police force from the 17th century to the present day. Available all year round, this historic treasure trove on rue de la Montagne Sainte-Geneviève unveils over 2,000 authentic and captivating works of art. [Read more]
The Lutetia Arena, a Gallo-Roman amphitheater in the heart of Paris
Did you know the Arènes de Lutèce? This very well preserved Gallo-Roman amphitheater is located in the heart of the Arènes de Lutèce square in Paris and is a true symbol of the Parisian way of life! [Read more]
The Sorbonne Library, in the 5th arrondissement
If you're still a student, then you have the chance to visit the Bibliothèque de la Sorbonne, in the 5th arrondissement. A wonderful place to study in peace and quiet. [Read more]
Saint-Séverin Church, in the Latin Quarter
The Eglise Saint-Séverin, in the heart of the Latin Quarter, is a fine example of Gothic architecture that takes us back to medieval Paris. [Read more]
The Church of Saint-Etienne-du-Mont, a stone's throw from the Pantheon
The Eglise Saint-Etienne-du-Mont houses the remains of Sainte-Geneviève, the patron saint of Paris, as well as a little marvel rarely seen elsewhere that will delight connoisseurs. [Read more]
Arabofuturs: an exhibition of science fiction and predictions at the Institut du Monde Arabe - photos
Artists from the Arab world imagine the worlds of tomorrow, in an exhibition between science fiction and dreams. Discover Arabofuturs at the Institut du Monde Arabe from April 23 to October 27, 2024. [Read more]
Center culturel irlandais: the institution that promotes Irish culture in Paris
Exhibitions, concerts, screenings, debates... Throughout the year, the Centre culturel irlandais opens its doors to all for a cultural immersion on the Emerald Isle. Let's take a closer look at this cultural institution, housed since 2002 in the Collège des Irlandais building in the heart of Paris's Latin Quarter. [Read more]
The arts in France under Charles VII: the Musée de Cluny's historic exhibition unveiled in images
The Musée de Cluny takes us to the turn of the 15th century, to discover a key period in the history of art. Come and admire the exhibition The Arts in France under Charles VII from March 12 to June 16, 2024. [Read more]
Baghdad exhibition with Assassin's Creed Mirage at the Institut du Monde Arabe - our photos
When video games allow us to explore the past... The Institut du Monde Arabe and Ubisoft join forces for an exceptional exhibition: February 28 to November 10, 2024, discover Baghdad: rediscover Madinat al-Salam, with Assassin's Creed Mirage. [Read more]
Missak Manouchian exhibition at the Panthéon
The Panthéon is hosting an exhibition entitled "Vivre à en mourir. Missak Manouchian et ses camarades de Résistance au Panthéon" (Living to Die. Missak Manouchian and his Comrades in the Resistance at the Pantheon), on view at no extra charge until September 8, 2024. [Read more]
Wonderful Treasure of Oignies: discover one of Belgium's 7 wonders at the Musée de Cluny
An exceptional historical treasure, presented for the first time in France for a century: don't miss the Merveilleux Trésor d'Oignies exhibition at the Musée de Cluny, on view from March 19 to October 20, 2024. [Read more]
Police and sport: esprit de corps, culture du corps: the Préfecture de Police museum exhibition
From March 7 to September 22, 2024, the Musée de la Préfecture de Police presents "Police et sport: esprit de corps, culture du corps", a free exhibition focusing on sporting practices. [Read more]
Etienne Dinet, Algerian passions: the exhibition that takes us on a journey at the IMA - photos
Discover Etienne Dinet and his Algerian passions, in an exhibition organized from January 30 to June 9, 2024 at the Institut du Monde Arabe, Paris. [Read more]
The Durfort Mammoth at the Paris Natural History Museum, restored!
(Re)discover at the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, Paris, the newly restored "Mammouth de Durfort", an icon of paleontology on display since 1898. [Read more]
Meteorites from a French asteroid on display at the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle
In February 2023, an asteroid fell in Normandy. And many people collected these little meteorites to enable science to analyze them! Today, they can be seen at the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle in Paris! [Read more]
