The Hauts-de-Seine department surrounds the west of Paris, and several metro lines link the department to the center of the capital. For art and culture lovers from the Hauts-de-Seine, it's easy to get to Paris museums, to enjoy the latest exhibitions and cultural events.
However, you don't necessarily have to make such a long journey by metro. The Hauts-de-Seine region is brimming with museums, galleries and art venues, and the department's cultural scene has nothing to envy that of the City of Light!
The area is home to many historic and artistic sites. Castles, museums and remarkable houses offer a host of events and rendezvous throughout the year, satisfying the many desires of culture lovers in the département. Discover the program for the next few days in the museums and art venues of Hauts-de-Seine.
C.A.P.S 2026: The lineup for Clichy’s XXL urban art festival
The town of Clichy becomes a giant museum for the new edition of C.A.P.S, the urban art festival. Mark your calendars from June 27 to December 12, 2026 for an even more incredible sixth edition! [Read more]
Two centuries of images: a free, outdoor photography exhibition in Hauts-de-Seine.
The Domaine de Sceaux and the Chanteraines departmental park are hosting a brand-new, free photo exhibition. From June 18 to December 18, 2026, discover “Two Centuries of Images.” [Read more]
Zoo Art Show: the immense temporary street-art museum in Paris La Défense — new extensions announced
4000 square meters of street art to discover across four floors of a building set on the forecourt of Paris La Défense. Here’s what awaits you at the Zoo Art Show, billed as the immersive museum of urban arts. For the occasion, works by more than 500 artists are on view on site. Here’s what you need to know about the Zoo Art Show at Paris La Défense, open to the general public since June 7, 2025. In response to strong demand, the Zoo Art Show is extending its run through December 2026. [Read more]
Common Worlds: the Albert-Kahn Departmental Museum’s Contemporary Photography Festival.
From May 20 to September 20, 2026, the Albert-Kahn Departmental Museum shines a spotlight on contemporary photography for the new edition of its festival, Mondes en commun. [Read more]
Paul Belmondo Museum: discover the works of the French sculptor, father of Jean-Paul Belmondo (92)
Since 2010, the Paul Belmondo Museum in Boulogne-Billancourt has been home to the works of this 20th-century French sculptor, a leading figure in figurative sculpture, in a human-scale space with an exhibition layout designed to appeal to the senses. [Read more]
Did you know? There is another Rodin Museum ... and it's hidden away in Meudon, in the heart of the 92 region!
Just a stone's throw from Paris, there's another Rodin museum just around the corner... and it's no Plan B! Nestled in Meudon, in a verdant setting in the Hauts-de-Seine department (92), this confidential site plunges you into the world of the sculptor with striking authenticity. House, workshop, park... everything you need to rediscover Rodin in a different way - free of charge, without reservation and in the heart of nature, every weekend until the end of September. [Read more]
Cité de la Céramique: Sèvres porcelain factory and national ceramics museum (92)
For an artistic getaway just outside Paris, head for Sèvres, where a unique museum invites you to explore the art of ceramics in all its forms, from antique pieces to the most refined porcelain. [Read more]
The Hangar Y's contemporary open-air exhibition is back! An artistic stroll in the green
The Hangar Y, which conceals a 10-hectare natural area planted with trees, offers a year-round open-air art walk, free on weekdays and €3 with access to the Hangar on weekends. Since April 28, 2025, new works have been added to the circuit. From Erwin Wurm and Lionel Sabatte to Pauline Tralongo and Odile Decq, it's time for an unusual, unplugged stroll through the heart of the Hauts-de-Seine. [Read more]
La Cité de l'Histoire, our test of the immersive French History experience at La Défense
Ready to plunge into the great History of France? The first Cité de l'Histoire is opening its doors in La Défense's Grande Arche, with a fun, immersive tour of our shared past. [Read more]
The Musée de la Carte à jouer, a unique collection dedicated to our card games, in Issy (92).
Just south of Paris, in Issy-des-Moulineaux (92), you'll find a museum that's unique in France: the Musée de la Carte à jouer, a cultural venue devoted entirely to card games, from the first models to appear in the 15th century, right up to the present day. [Read more]
Musée départemental Albert-Kahn: the travel and photography collection
Head to the Albert-Kahn Museum to discover its newly renovated spaces. An opportunity to discover the new setting in which the philanthropist's collections are exhibited. [Read more]
Le Corbusier in Boulogne: visit the apartment-studio of the famous French architect
The Fondation Le Corbusier offers unique tours of the famous French architect's apartment-studio, located in the Molitor building on the Boulogne-Paris border, to perpetuate the eternal influence of this visionary genius. [Read more]
Hangar Y : the huge cultural place in Meudon, our pictures
Described as a cultural venue at the crossroads of art, science, technology and nature, Hangar Y officially opens its doors on Wednesday March 22, 2023, after months of renovation work and more than 40 years of closure. Located in Meudon, in the Hauts-de-Seine region of France, Hangar Y immerses visitors in an incredible experience combining history and modernity, art and nature. [Read more]
The Fondation Arp in Clamart: an artist's home that has stood the test of time
Are you an art lover or just curious? In Clamart, it is possible to visit the former house-studio of Jean Arp and Sophie Taeuber. Discover an atypical place, born from the creative imagination of a couple of sculptors. [Read more]
Maison de Chateaubriand: a journey to the heart of literary and architectural Romanticism
At the end of the RER B in the direction of Robinson, you'll find the Maison de Chateaubriand, in the Domaine de la Vallée-aux-Loups. Discover this elegant residence, which was home to the writer and his wife for many years. [Read more]
The Château de Malmaison, from residence to museum
The Château de Malmaison, located in Rueil-Malmaison in the Hauts-de-Seine region of France, is now home to the Napoleonic National Museum. During the French Revolution, Josephine Bonaparte acquired the property and it became the Palais Impérial de Malmaison, transforming it into the seat of government for a time. [Read more]
At Asnières-sur-Seine (92), a former station from 1878 is set to blend a restaurant with wellness and sports facilities.
A UNESCO-listed historical monument in Hauts-de-Seine, this former station—originally built for the 1878 Universal Exhibition—has long been neglected. Now, it’s entering an exciting new chapter with plans to transform it into a vibrant community hub, combining a 900-square-meter fitness and wellness space with a 500-square-meter bistro-style restaurant. [Read more]
The Tower of Figures in Île Saint-Germain Park: A Unique Landmark in Hauts-de-Seine
Do you know Jean Dubuffet's Tour aux figures in the Parc Départemental de l'Île Saint-Germain? Come and visit this monumental work of art, open to the public at weekends from March to October. [Read more]
The Mont Valérien crypt (92): free visits to the memorial to fighting France
Located on the summit of Mont-Valérien, the Mémorial de la France Combattante houses a crypt containing the remains of 16 Second World War combatants and ashes collected from concentration camps. Free guided tours invite you to (re)discover the history of this place where many hostages and resistance fighters were executed. [Read more]
The Mont-Valérien military pigeon museum (92): the history of the carrier pigeon
Atop Mont-Valérien, in the heart of a military fortress, lies a little-known museum dedicated to pigeon racing, particularly within the army. An educational tour of the museum takes us on a journey through the history of carrier pigeons, from antiquity to the present day. [Read more]
Château d'Asnières-sur-Seine, an exceptional, little-known heritage site on the outskirts of Paris
If you don't live in Asnières-sur-Seine, you may be unaware of the existence of its château. Completely renovated during two restoration campaigns carried out by the town council in recent years, the site is now open to the public free of charge on certain Sundays of the year. [Read more]
Your next exhibition is waiting for you! And for even more cultural outings, check out our guide to the best exhibitions of the moment.
15 must-see exhibitions not to miss this summer in Paris: our selection of outings
Each month, the museums, foundations, and art galleries of Paris and the Île-de-France region roll out an increasingly rich lineup of exhibitions that are as captivating as they are varied. To help you choose your next outing from this sea of options, we’ve singled out 15 must-see exhibitions to enjoy during these sunny summer days. [Read more]
15 must-see exhibitions not to miss this summer in Paris: our selection of outings
