What to visit in Paris's 13th arrondissement? Monuments, museums and exhibitions

Published by Rizhlaine de Sortiraparis · Photos by Cécile de Sortiraparis · Published on October 17, 2024 at 01:30 p.m.
What cultural events are waiting for us in Paris' 13th arrondissement? We take you on a tour of this Parisian district's heritage, exhibitions and not-to-be-missed events!

Paris invites you to discover its treasures, its heritage and its rich cultural program. In the 13th arrondissement, stroll through the many facets of this part of the capital, where you'll find one of the cradles of Parisian street art, the effervescence of the Asian quarter, the modernity of the BNF and much more.

In the 13th arrondissement, the emerging art scene expresses itself in amazing living spaces, while the Mobilier National is one of the temples of fine crafts. Here, you can also explore the capital's little-known historic monuments, and as you lose yourself in the maze of streets in this Parisian district, you'll discover a few of the City of Light's secrets.

Want to immerse yourself in the cultural life of the 13th arrondissement? We take a look at the places and monuments to visit, current exhibitions and major events not to be missed. As this page is updated with new announcements and discoveries, you can consult it regularly to discover other ideas for cultural outings in Paris's 13th arrondissement.

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The Fondation Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé celebrates cinema through cultural events and family gatherings in Paris's 13th arrondissement. [Read more]

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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]

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In the 13th arrondissement, it's impossible to miss these 4 immense buildings overlooking the banks of the Seine: designed to resemble an open book, the four towers of the François Mitterrand library offer a place to read, work in silence, do research and consult hundreds of thousands of documents. [Read more]

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Peplum, historical film or animation: Antiquity has fascinated the world of cinema for decades. The Fondation Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé explores the links between Antiquity and cinema in an exhibition running from December 12, 2024 to March 29, 2025. [Read more]

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Another free solo exhibition from Seth in Paris! This time, the French street artist installs his works at the Itinerrance gallery, in the capital's 13th arrondissement. Visit us from November 29, 2024 to February 28, 2025 to discover Seth's beautiful and poetic installation entitled "Escape Games". [Read more]

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Sponsored - L'AIGUILLAGE presents a group exhibition based on the cult classic La Belle & La Bête, from November 23 to December 30, 2024. This Saturday, November 14, artists GUACOLDA, Florence GUILLEMOT and Isabel BERTELOT will be on hand for a direct mediation of their work. [Read more]

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The Mobilier national - Galerie des Gobelins pays tribute to the artist Richard Peduzzi, in an exhibition on view from October 16 to December 31, 2024. [Read more]

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Celebrate 200 years of history and creativity! Discover the free exhibition celebrating the bicentenary of the invention of photography at Quai de la Photo, from September 16 to December 22, 2024. [Read more]

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