Paris's heritage and cultural life are sure to delight enthusiasts and the curious, eager to discover and thirsty for knowledge. Throughout the year, the capital offers a rich program of cultural events for the enjoyment of all cultural outings. If you're in the 17th arrondissement of Paris, or if you'd like to explore this part of the capital, now's your chance to conquer the heritage that awaits us on the western side of the City of Light.
From Place de Clichy to Batignolles and Wagram, the 17th arrondissement is home to quiet, village-like neighborhoods, prestigious locations where embassies have taken up residence, and lively streets filled with theaters, bars and neighborhood nuggets. It's also a great place for a stroll, with the sublime parc Monceau.
And good news for those in search of cultural outings, there's also a fascinating program of events and exhibitions, including the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner and Citéco, the Cité de l'économie nestled in a historic castle. Here's a round-up of ideas for cultural visits.
The Musée Jean-Jacques Henner: a workshop preserving the Alsatian painter's legacy in Paris
Little-known to Parisians, the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner is a veritable artistic treasure trove, bequeathed by the Alsatian painter's family in a private mansion as beautiful as the paintings it houses. [Read more]
Art42: the free street-art museum that puts urban art in the spotlight in Paris
If you're a street-art fan, come and visit Art42, the street-art museum in Paris. This unusual place is open free of charge once a month, with guided tours. [Read more]
Cité de l'Économie - Citéco: a fun, educational museum at the heart of the economy
At the heart of the Hôtel Gaillard, a neo-renaissance masterpiece listed as a historic monument and former Banque de France building, lies an educational museum focusing on economic concepts: Citéco, a must-see for the whole family! [Read more]
Exceptional and free Arman exhibition at the 17th arrondissement town hall in Paris
The 17th arrondissement town hall is celebrating Arman, a leading figure of the New Realists, with a free exhibition from December 12, 2025, to January 31, 2026. Bronze sculptures, rare paintings, and a new creation of a French flag pay tribute to this visionary artist, 20 years after his death. [Read more]
A special Christmas ball to celebrate Saint Nicholas at the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner
Come and dance the Charleston at the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner this Sunday, December 7, 2025: the museum is organizing a Christmas ball to celebrate St. Nicholas. [Read more]
Daniel Buren X Miles Greenberg: a unique and free exhibition at the Reiffers Art Center in Paris
This fall, the Reiffers Art Center is opening its doors to Daniel Buren, a major figure in French contemporary art, and Miles Greenberg, a talented Canadian performer and artist, for a unique and free exhibition. Visit the 17th arrondissement of Paris until December 13, 2025, to admire their work. [Read more]
Echos exhibition: a drawn exploration of the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner in Paris - our photos
Artist Elina Kulich brings the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner back to life in her drawings: discover them in the "Echos" exhibition, from October 15, 2025 to January 19, 2026. [Read more]
Les Mystères de l'Argent: a fun family exhibition-game at the Cité de l'Economie - Citéco
From October 18, 2025 to March 8, 2026, the Cité de l'Economie - Citéco presents a fun, interactive exhibition on money, specially designed for families and children aged 6 to 12. [Read more]
The Jean-Jacques Henner Museum at night: discover the collections on the second Thursday evening of the month
Every second Thursday of the month, until 9pm, the Musée Jean-Jacques henner welcomes you for a nocturne through its permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. [Read more]
Good plan: Citéco offers a free nocturne on the first Thursday of every month
An evening at the museum is even better when it's free! Every first Thursday of the month, Citéco opens its doors free of charge for a lively cultural evening. [Read more]
