What to visit in Paris's 7th arrondissement? Museums, monuments and exhibitions

Paris's 7th arrondissement is known as one of the capital's most luxurious. In fact, it's home to some of the capital's most emblematic monuments, including the Eiffel Tower, and theHôtel des Invalides. The 7th arrondissement takes us back to the Paris of the movies, with its beautiful stone buildings. For those thirsty for cultural visits, this beautiful Parisian district has many nuggets in store, offering us a plunge into history, questioning us through art and helping us (re)discover well-known and little-known artists.

Here, there's something for everyone, from the Musée d'Orsay and its Impressionist works to the Musée du Quai Branly and its exotic program. In addition to the 7th arrondissement's iconic sites, there are also some more confidential, secret spots that are just as exciting! If you'd like to explore the heritage of this Parisian district in depth, good news: here we reveal the must-sees, as well as a rundown of the exhibitions currently on show.

As an added bonus, this guide is updated as new announcements and discoveries are made, so if you'd like to find out more about the cultural sights to see in the 7th arrondissement, be sure to check back regularly! And for more good addresses, click here.

Heritage Days 2025: the program at the Institut national des jeunes aveugles in Paris
On the weekend of September 20 and 21, Paris is once again hosting the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days): a unique opportunity to (re)discover the rich heritage of our beautiful capital. For the occasion, the Institut National des Jeunes Aveugles is offering a special program. [Read more]

Heritage Days 2025 at the Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales (Inalco)
For the Journées du Patrimoine in Paris, the Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales invites you to discover its facilities on Saturday, September 20, 2025. [Read more]

Heritage Days 2025: visit the Hôtel de Noirmoutier, residence of the Prefect of Île-de-France
Exceptionally, on the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, the Préfet d'Île-de-France will open the doors of his official residence, the Hôtel de Noirmoutier, on Saturday September 20. [Read more]

Journees du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: the program at the Russian Orthodox Center
For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris, the Russian Orthodox Spiritual and Cultural Center, adjoining the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, is looking forward to seeing you on the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025. [Read more]

Heritage Days 2025: the Musée d'Orsay program in Paris
The Journées du Patrimoine return to Paris and the Île-de-France region this weekend, September 20-21, 2025. An opportunity for art lovers to conquer the famous Musée d'Orsay. [Read more]

Journées du Patrimoine 2025: the American Church in Paris opens its doors to you
For the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), the American Church in Paris is inviting the curious to discover the religious edifice through guided tours on Saturday, September 20, 2025. [Read more]

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: the Ministry of Agriculture visits the Hôtel de Villeroy
The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) are back for the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025 in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Why not take the opportunity to discover the Ministry of Agriculture and the magnificent Hôtel de Villeroy that houses it? Find out what's in store for this 42nd edition. [Read more]

Heritage Days 2025 at the Musée de l'Armée - Hôtel des Invalides: program
The Journées du Patrimoine will be held at the Hôtel des Invalides on September 20 and 21, 2025! Not only will the Musée de l'Armée be free of charge on these two days, but there will also be new tours and numerous workshops for history buffs. [Read more]

Heritage Days 2025 at the Hôtel de Salm, Grand Chancellery of the Legion of Honor and museum
For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, why not visit the Grande Chancellerie? On Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025, the Hôtel de Salm, Grand Chancellery of the Legion of Honor, will be opening its doors to you for a special visit during this 42nd edition. [Read more]

Journées du Patrimoine 2025: free and unusual tours of the Paris Sewer Museum
The Musée des égouts de Paris takes part in the latest edition of the Journées du Patrimoine! Join us on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025 for unusual tours under the Paris asphalt. [Read more]

Journées du Patrimoine 2025: visit General de Gaulle's office in Paris
During the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) on September 20 and 21, 2025, visit General de Gaulle's office and immerse yourself in history, in the 7th arrondissement of Paris. [Read more]

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: family visits and events at the Musée des Plans-Reliefs
To mark the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), the Musée des Plans-Reliefs in Paris invites young and old alike to come and discover the 28 plan-reliefs on display in the heart of the Invalides, and to learn about the art of scale models on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025. [Read more]

Journées du Patrimoine 2025: visit to the National Assembly - registration required
The National Assembly opens its doors to us for the Journées du Patrimoine in Paris, on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025. On the program? Self-guided tours of the Palais Bourbon and the Hôtel de Lassay. Please note that these tours are by registration only. [Read more]

The Musée des Plans Reliefs, a unique collection in Paris
The Musée des Plans Relief, located in the Hôtel des Invalides in Paris, houses some 100 relief plans of fortified towns. Once used for military purposes, they are now preserved in their original state at the Invalides, where you can discover these immense models of French towns. [Read more]

The Musée de l'armée in Paris, a witness to military history in the heart of the Hôtel des Invalides
The Musée de l'Armée, located in the heart of the Hôtel des Invalides, takes us to the heart of military history through its permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. Find out more about this emblematic museum in Paris's 7th arrondissement. [Read more]

The Maison de l'Amérique latine, a cultural center in the heart of a beautiful Parisian townhouse
The Maison de l'Amérique latine is a not-to-be-missed venue in Paris's 7th arrondissement. This cultural center, nestled in a handsome Parisian townhouse, offers a year-round program of exhibitions, concerts and other events focusing on Latin American culture. [Read more]

Maison Gainsbourg and its museum in Paris: opening date for bookings
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. And find out when the next reservations will open. [Read more]

The Eiffel Tower: opening hours, access, prices... Discover Paris's most iconic monument
The Eiffel Tower has established itself as the most emblematic monument in Paris. Since 1889, it has watched over Paris and its inhabitants, astonishing visitors and those who see it from afar. Want to find out more? Click here! [Read more]

Musée d'Orsay: booking, prices, free admission, tips and current exhibitions
Would you like to visit the Musée d'Orsay, one of Europe's most visited museums and home to the world's largest collection of Impressionist paintings? We'll be happy to give you all the tips and tricks you need, as well as the works to discover, the current exhibitions, and the rates and free admission available, so you can make the most of your visit in the best possible conditions. [Read more]

The Musée du Quai Branly in Paris: a journey to the heart of the world's cultures
The Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, just a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower, offers a fascinating journey through the world's cultures. This unique museum, nestled in a green setting, is a must for lovers of ethnography and cultural discovery. [Read more]

Hôtel national des Invalides: a landmark in France's military history
Located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, the Hôtel des Invalides is an impressive site that plunges us into France's military history. Three museums are housed here: the Museum of the Army, the Museum of the Order of the Liberation and the Museum of the Plans-Reliefs, as well as the tomb of Napoleon 1st, which lies beneath the Invalides dome. [Read more]

Musée Rodin in Paris: a temple of art dedicated to the sculptor Auguste Rodin near Les Invalides
We're all familiar with The Thinker... But it's not Rodin's only masterpiece! To find out more about this master of sculpture, visit his museum in the 7th arrondissement of Paris. [Read more]

The Musée des Égouts de Paris (Paris Sewers Museum): discover the underbelly of the capital
The Musée des Égouts de Paris is one of the capital's most cult and unusual experiences, where you can wander six feet underground in a slightly damp atmosphere! [Read more]

The Maillol Museum in Paris: discover the museum dedicated to the sculptor, its collections and news
Do you know the sculptor Aristide Maillol? If the answer is no, then you need to schedule a visit to the Musée Maillol, located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, without delay. [Read more]

Discover the free Legion of Honor Museum: a journey through the history of honors
Immerse yourself in the history of honors at the Musée de la Légion d'honneur et des ordres de chevalerie, housed in the magnificent Hôtel de Salm in Paris. [Read more]

Italian Cultural Institute: program, exhibitions, events... All about Hôtel de Galliffet
Discover the Italian Cultural Institute of Paris, a cultural treasure nestled in the historic Hôtel de Galliffet! Explore its history and its essential contribution to the spread of Italian culture in France. Located in the prestigious 7th arrondissement, this establishment offers language courses, cultural events and a rich library, attracting Italian culture lovers and history buffs alike. Want to learn Italian? [Read more]

Did you know? The Fontaine de Mars, also known as the Fontaine du Gros-Caillou, bears witness to the 1910 flood.
Discover the Fontaine de Mars, a neoclassical jewel in Paris's 7th arrondissement. Erected between 1806 and 1809, this fountain, which bears witness to the 1910 flood, is a landmark in Parisian history. [Read more]

The Eglise du Dôme and the Eglise Saint-Louis-des-Invalides
The Eglise du Dôme and the Eglise Saint-Louis-des-Invalides are in fact one and the same building. We explain it all below! [Read more]

The Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération (Museum of the Order of the Liberation) retraces the history of the French Resistance at Les Invalides.
Located in the heart of the Invalides building, the Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération, founded in 1970, is dedicated to the order created by General de Gaulle, and traces the career of those who fought for a free France in the face of Nazi occupation. [Read more]

Draw Me Like One of Your French Girls: our photos from the exhibition at Galerie Goldshteyn-Saatort
From June 26 to July 26, 2025, Galerie Goldshteyn-Saatort invites you to discover its summer group exhibition "Draw Me Like One of Your French Girls", where fantasy, lightness and color intermingle. The exhibition invites you to daydream through romantic sketches and light installations. [Read more]

Jardin d'été 2025: the free, festive festival returns to the Musée du Quai Branly
The Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac invites you to plunge into the enchanting world of Japanese summer festivals with its summer event, Jardin d'été, from July 5 to August 31, 2025. This edition features a particularly gourmet program of world flavors and cuisines, all summer long. [Read more]

Levalet presents "Sabordage", an original and free exhibition on Fluctuart, our photos
This summer, street artist Levalet takes over the Fluctuart barge with his original exhibition "Sabordage", designed especially for the floating urban art center. Discover it for free from June 12 to August 24, 2025. [Read more]

100 ans d'honneurs, destins de décorés: the anniversary exhibition at the Musée de la Légion d'honneur
To celebrate its 100th anniversary, the Musée de la Légion d'honneur is retracing its history with a free exhibition from June 25 to November 23, 2025. Portraits of honorees and emblematic items recount a century of memory in the service of the great figures and anonymous figures honored by the Nation. [Read more]

Robert Doisneau - Instants donnés: the photo exhibition unveiled at the Musée Maillol
The Musée Maillol pays tribute to the famous photographer Robert Doisneau with a retrospective photo exhibition, on show from April 17 to October 12, 2025. [Read more]

Mission Dakar-Djibouti [1931-1933]: Contre-enquêtes, the exhibition at the Musée du Quai Branly, our photos
For the first time, an exhibition looks at the conditions of acquisition of over 3,000 objects collected during a famous ethnographic mission carried out in the 1930s in fifteen African countries. "Mission Dakar-Djibouti [1931-1933]: Contre-enquêtes" is not to be missed at the Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac from April 15 to September 14, 2025. [Read more]

Tarō Okamoto, Japan reinvented: a new exhibition at the Musée du Quai Branly, our photos
Want to discover one of the great figures of Japanese avant-gardism? Head to the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris from Tuesday, April 15 to Sunday, September 7, 2025 to admire the small exhibition devoted to the multidisciplinary Japanese artist Tarō Okamoto. [Read more]

Christian Krohg: the Musée d'Orsay dedicates an exhibition to the Norwegian painter, our photos
The Musée d'Orsay in Paris honors the works of Christian Krohg. From March 25 to July 27, 2025, the famous Parisian museum is devoting a retrospective to this Norwegian painter, virtually unknown in France, with the exhibition "Christian Krohg. The People of the North". An opportunity to learn more about this Scandinavian artist, particularly gifted at capturing everyday life with realism. [Read more]

What the horizon promises: artists explore our future at the EDF Foundation - our photos
What does the future hold? No one knows, but we can always imagine. Discover the free exhibition "What the horizon promises", on view at the EDF Foundation, from March 12 to September 28, 2025. [Read more]

Qu'importe le paysage: the Lucas Arruda exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay
The Musée d'Orsay is devoting a monographic exhibition to Brazilian artist Lucas Arruda, from April 8 to July 20, 2025, to coincide with the Brazil-France 2025 Season. A plunge into his imaginary landscapes and his quest for light, in dialogue with the Impressionists. [Read more]

Paint Pouring workshops at the Goldshteyn-Saatort gallery, a stone's throw from the Louvre - our test
Would you like to create your own work of art? Head to Galerie Goldshteyn-Saatort, in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris, to discover a Pouring Art workshop. Every Wednesday and Saturday, young and old alike can plunge into the world of pouring art. A moment of creativity for the whole family, guided from time to time by the artists, but above all by the gallery owners, so you can leave with your own work of art at the end. We've tried it, we'll tell you about it! [Read more]

AURA INVALIDES, the must-see sound and light show in Paris
Looking for a unique nocturnal experience in Paris? Ready to be amazed and embark on a timeless journey to a legendary heritage site? Come and discover AURA INVALIDES, a sound and light show at the iconic Dôme des Invalides as night falls. A magical moment in the heart of the Dome, sure to delight young and old alike. [Read more]