The 12th arrondissement of Paris is a multi-faceted district brimming with treasures little-known to Parisians of today and yesteryear. Here, you can enjoy a bucolic stroll along an old railroad line, a stroll down a village-like shopping alley or a meeting with craftsmen under an astonishing viaduct. The 12th arrondissement is one of those places that can be explored far and wide, to discover more and more cultural nuggets and good addresses, while immersing yourself in one of the neighborhoods that make up the Paris of Parisians.
So where should you set off to conquer the cultural delights awaiting you in the 12th arrondissement? From Bercy to Faubourg Saint-Antoine, not forgetting the verdant bois de Vincennes, we'll take you on a tour of museums and monuments that are well worth a visit, as well as revealing the exhibitions not to be missed at the moment! And for more great places to eat, we've got our top tips for the 12th arrondissement right here.
And don't forget, this guide is updated as we post new listings and make new discoveries. So be sure to consult it regularly to keep abreast of upcoming exhibitions in Paris's 12th arrondissement!
Museum Night 2024 at the Musée de l'histoire de l'Immigration - Palais de la Porte Dorée
For the 20th edition of the Nuit des Musées, the Palais de la Porte Dorée is hosting a special nocturne on Saturday, May 18, 2024. It's an opportunity to (re)discover this beautiful art deco building, home to the Immigration Museum and the Paris Tropical Aquarium. We reveal the program. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2024: a special night at the Grand Palais Immersif in Paris
Nuit des Musées is back this Saturday, May 18, 2024. And for the occasion, the Grand Palais Immersif is inviting us to dive into its latest exhibition, free of charge! [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2024 at the Cinémathèque française: an evening around James Cameron
For Museums' Night in Paris, the Cinémathèque is offering free activities based around the museum's collections and exhibitions, sure to delight film buffs and families alike! See you on May 18, 2024. [Read more]
The Musée Méliès, the Cinémathèque Française's film museum for fans of the 7th art
Get ready to discover the Musée Méliès, the Cinémathèque Française's new film museum, as soon as it opens. Bigger and better, the Musée Méliès unveils its new itinerary and many previously unpublished archives, by Georges Méliès of course, but also by more contemporary filmmakers. It's a dream come true for young and old, curious and passionate about the 7th art. [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]
The Musée des Arts Forains - Pavillon de Bercy: an unusual and enchanting museum in Paris
Enjoy a magical immersive experience in Paris at the Musée des Arts Forains - Pavillon de Bercy, a museum that plunges you into a funfair atmosphere. A place that appeals to young and old alike! [Read more]
The Viaduc des Arts: a must-see along Paris's green corridor
The Viaduc des Arts in Paris is a key stop on the coulée verte, attracting walkers and design enthusiasts alike! Find out more about this exciting spot in the capital's 12th arrondissement. [Read more]
Olympism, a world history: the Olympiad exhibition at the Palais de la Porte Dorée
Since 1896, 33 Olympiads have been held around the world. To mark the Paris 2024 Games, the Palais de la Porte Dorée is retracing their history and behind-the-scenes in a retrospective exhibition, from April 26 to September 8, 2024. [Read more]
Sport from the sky: the free photo exhibition on the walls of Bercy Village unveiled
The Bercy Village open-air shopping center is hosting a new exhibition from April 18 to September 15, 2024. Artist Edouard Salmon presents "Sport from the sky". [Read more]
The Art of James Cameron, the exceptional retrospective exhibition at the Cinémathèque française
From April 4, 2024, immerse yourself in the exceptional worlds of Titanic, Terminator and Avatar with a retrospective exhibition on the work of James Cameron, cinema's leading director and screenwriter, at the Cinémathèque Française. [Read more]
LOADING. Urban art in the digital age: the street art exhibition at the Grand Palais Immersif, our photos
Attention all urban art lovers! From December 6, 2023 to July 21, 2024, the Grand Palais Immersif in Paris is offering us a plunge into the world of this artistic discipline through the exhibition "Loading. Urban art in the digital age". [Read more]
Investigation in Madagascar: our photos of the Tropical Aquarium's ultra-fun immersive exhibition
Save the Joba Mena, an endangered fish from Madagascar, with the Tropical Aquarium's fun, immersive exhibition. To be followed from November 14, 2023 to September 1, 2024. [Read more]
