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.

Top sights to explore in Paris's 7th arrondissement

Concorde Bridge, Paris's bridge built with stones from the Bastille.
Did you know? The Pont de la Concorde was built with dressed stones taken from the ruins of the Bastille prison. To learn even more about this famous Parisian bridge, it’s right here! [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]

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]

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]

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]

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 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]

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 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]

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]

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]

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 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]

Current exhibitions and tours in Paris's 7th arrondissement

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]

In the Light, Season 2: the full program for this artistic edition at the EDF Foundation
The EDF Foundation is launching a third, new edition of its event Dans(e) la lumière, which blends an exhibition with dance performances. This third edition runs from November 4, 2026 to January 31, 2027 — here is the program. [Read more]

Silent Violence: Roméo Mivekannin questions colonial images at the Musée du quai Branly
With Silent Violence, the musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac welcomes Roméo Mivekannin. Large-format paintings, sculptures and historical photographs make up an exhibition devoted to colonial exhibitions and the place of the viewer. [Read more]

José Castillo: the free exhibition Improbable Archipelago at the Maison de l’Amérique latine
La Maison de l’Amérique latine is devoting an exhibition to José Castillo, a Dominican artist based in Paris. In Archipel improbable, paintings, collages, objects and photographs reveal the images and cultures that run through his work. [Read more]

The Musée d'Orsay marks its 40th anniversary with a free weekend and a Boum put on by Thomas Jolly.
The Musée d’Orsay is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026 and unveiling a spectacular anniversary program in Paris’s 7th arrondissement, featuring a free weekend and, as the centerpiece, a Boum 1986 imagined by Thomas Jolly in December. [Read more]

KHADI : a CANVAS, the free exhibition on Indian art and craftsmanship
Sponsored - KHADI : a CANVAS is an exhibition that probes the ongoing dialogue between khadi, art, and India's cultural heritage, weaving in the legacies of Mahatma Gandhi and Raja Ravi Varma. Don’t miss it—it's right in the heart of Paris, in the 7th arrondissement. Best of all, admission is free. [Read more]

Mary Cassatt. The Independent Woman: The Impressionist Exhibition at the Musée d’Orsay — our photos
From October 6, 2026 to January 31, 2027, the Musée d’Orsay presents Mary Cassatt. "The Independent Woman," a retrospective of nearly 80 paintings, pastels, and prints to mark the centenary of her death. [Read more]

Mira Art Fair 2026: Latin American contemporary art is showcased at the House of Latin America
MIRA Art Fair brings together the Latin American contemporary art scene at the Maison de l’Amérique latine in Paris. For the 2026 edition, tickets offer general admission on November 14 and 15. [Read more]

Voir Tahiti: an exhibition revealing the earliest photographs from the 19th century at the Quai Branly Museum
The Quai Branly Museum unveils the first photographs of Tahiti, taken in the 19th century, in a historic exhibition on view from September 29, 2026 to January 31, 2027. [Read more]

First Nations: History, Art and Cultures of North America on Display at the Quai Branly Museum
The Quai Branly Museum invites us to meet the First Nations of the American northwest coast with an exhibition that blends history and transmission, staged from September 29, 2026 to January 17, 2027. [Read more]

Exploring Magic: our photos from the free exhibition with mystical overtones at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery
Myths and folklore from the five continents converge in a free collective exhibition at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery in Paris, running from September 25 to November 25, 2026. Titled Exploring Magic, the show brings together artists from around the world, including Ito Chieko, Asuka Irie, and Fin DAC. [Read more]

The aviators of Free France: a historical exhibition at the Museum of the Order of Liberation
The Museum of the Order of the Liberation, housed at Les Invalides, honors the pilots of Free France in an exhibition running from October 15, 2026 to February 14, 2027. [Read more]

Auguste Bartholdi, Liberty Enlightening the World: the secrets of the statue revealed at the Musée d'Orsay
From September 15, 2026 to January 31, 2027, the Musée d’Orsay will spotlight the Statue of Liberty, a true icon, and its creator, Auguste Bartholdi, a renowned 19th-century sculptor who collaborated with Eugène Viollet-le-Duc and Gustave Eiffel. [Read more]

10,000 years of culinary travel: the free exhibition at the Chinese Cultural Centre
From September 11 to November 10, 2026, the Chinese Cultural Centre is hosting the free exhibition "10,000 Years of Culinary Journey." Through an interactive tour that blends historical artifacts and technology, discover the millennia-old story and rituals of Chinese cuisine in the 7th arrondissement. [Read more]

[IN]IMAGINABLE: Imaginaries born from lowbrow and pop surrealism on display at Fluctuart
This autumn, the Fluctuart barge in Paris invites you to immerse yourself in the imaginaries born from lowbrow and pop surrealism. Catch it through December 20, 2026 to discover "[IN]IMAGINABLE", a free new exhibition that reveals a space where reality tips into fiction! [Read more]

Paradise Feathers: An Invitation to Travel to Papua New Guinea, from the Quai Branly
The Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac Museum in Paris is hosting the exhibition Feathers of Paradise from May 12 to November 8, 2026. Dedicated to the birds of paradise from New Guinea, this showcase features nearly 190 items—including adornments, paintings, preserved specimens, fashion objects, and illustrated books. The exhibit takes visitors on a journey through five centuries of fascination with these spectacular creatures, weaving together perspectives from art, science, ethnology, and ecology. [Read more]

I saw: Jenny Holzer’s luminous exhibition that makes words come alive at the Orsay Museum this fall
Words Take Over the Orsay Museum, Transforming the Space into a Luminous Stage. From October 20, 2026, to February 21, 2027, the exhibition "I Have Seen" by Jenny Holzer invites visitors to explore a dialogue between letters, political texts, and literary writings alongside the museum's iconic collections. Through projections, LED installations, and engravings, the exhibit immerses visitors in a captivating experience where past and present resonate anew, offering a fresh perspective. [Read more]

Musée d'Orsay by night: visit the collections in the old station every Thursday evening
Every Thursday evening, until 9:45pm, the Musée d'Orsay welcomes you for a nocturne through its current exhibitions and fine collections, in an exceptional setting. [Read more]

Quai Branly Museum by night: a journey through civilizations every Thursday evening
Every Thursday evening, until 10pm, the Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac welcomes you for a nocturne through its permanent collections from around the world and its temporary exhibitions. [Read more]

Musée Maillol by night: discover the sculptor's works every Wednesday evening
Every Wednesday evening, until 10pm, the Musée Maillol welcomes you for a nocturne through the permanent collections of the sculptor's works and current exhibitions. [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]

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]

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]