Friday is many people's favorite day. The work week is finally over, the weekend has yet to begin: anything is possible! And what's more, you don't have to wait until Saturday to enjoy yourself and take in the capital's cultural news, as various events are open to all as early as Friday.
In Paris, every day brings its share of surprises, entertainment and unmissable events. And if you're a lover of the arts and culture, you're almost sure to find a great exhibition or artistic event to brighten up the day.
Let's not waste any more time, and choose our next cultural destination in Paris or the Ile-de-France region. To help and guide you in your artistic outings, we have selected a few exhibitions for you to discover this Friday. Be sure to check the conditions of access to the museums before your visit: some require prior reservation.
Cliorama exhibition: an immersive experience at the Renault® parade on the Champs-Elysées
Sponsored - From November 8, 2025, to April 5, 2026, the Renault® Parade will be transformed into an immersive and emotional experience centered around the legendary Renault Clio. With an exhibition of iconic models, artistic programming, and fun activities, CLIORAMA promises to be a vibrant ode to love, culture, and design. A unique event for enthusiasts of cars, photography, and culture. [Read more]
What's Weaving - Stories woven between India and France: a unique exhibition on textile art
Sponsored - From December 4, 2025, to January 4, 2026, the Institut français, the French Embassy in India, and the Manufactures Nationales are organizing an exceptional event to showcase textile creation, at the crossroads of contemporary art and craftsmanship. This event combines an exhibition and a festival, celebrating the textile expertise of India and France. Between artistic craftsmanship and contemporary creation, "Ce qui se trame - Histoires tissées entre l'Inde et la France" (What is being woven - Stories woven between India and France) brings together works, heritage objects, and cross-cultural residencies, revealing a cultural and artistic bridge between two rich and complementary textile traditions. [Read more]
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]
The Paris Museum of Illusions, the must-see outing for this fall!
Sponsored - The Museum of Illusions, located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris in the Châtelet les Halles district, welcomes you with family or friends. Come and cool off in its air-conditioned space and get ready for a unique and exciting experience as you dive into the fascinating world of illusion where all your senses will be turned upside down... [Read more]
Artistic Market: a committed artistic market
Sponsored - See you on December 6 and 7, 2025, at L'Aiguillage in the heart of Les Frigos de Paris: a different kind of end-of-year market, combining art, craftsmanship, and conviviality. [Read more]
Urban stroll: Japan sketched by Florent Chavouet at the Maison de la Culture du Japon
The Maison de la Culture du Japon in Paris is hosting a small, free exhibition dedicated to the sketches of French illustrator Florent Chavouet. Visit between December 2, 2025, and January 10, 2026, to discover this beautiful illustrated urban stroll. [Read more]
What's in the works: the textile and fashion exhibition between India and France at the Mobilier National
The Mobilier National will be showcasing the textile creations of India and France, which have been intertwined for centuries, in an exhibition that doubles as a festival, from December 4, 2025 to January 4, 2026. [Read more]
Elegant women of the Belle Époque: a candlelit tour of the exhibition at the Eugène Carrière Museum (93)
The Eugène Carrière Museum offers you another way to discover the dresses and paintings in the exhibition "Elégantes de la Belle Epoque" on December 5, 2025, and January 31, 2026. [Read more]
Gerhard Richter Nocturne #2: an intimate artistic evening at the Louis Vuitton Foundation
The Louis Vuitton Foundation invites us to visit its exhibition on Gerhard Richter during a special artistic evening. Discover the program for this second late-night opening on Friday, December 5, 2025. [Read more]
Horizon, experiences of matter: a sensory and playful exhibition at the JAD
Sponsored - The JAD - Jardin des métiers d'Art et du Design (Garden of Arts and Design) invites the public to a unique experience with Horizon - expériences de la matière (Horizon - experiences of matter), an exhibition conceived by designer Véronique Maire. At the crossroads of design and craftsmanship, this exhibition offers a journey into the heart of living things and natural materials. An immersion in nature, creation, and innovation! [Read more]
Monstrology: a monstrous exhibition of drawings at the Daniel Maghen Gallery
Artist Stan Manoukian and his monsters are in the spotlight at the Daniel Maghen Gallery: come and admire this free exhibition from December 4, 2025, to January 10, 2026. [Read more]
Free exhibition and auction of Japanese animation drawings at the Galerie Joseph
From December 5 to 7, 2025, Galerie Joseph is presenting a selection of nearly 300 original drawings from Japanese animation. The free exhibition, organized before the auction by Aibo Art Auction, brings together iconic celluloid, genga, and dōga. [Read more]
Gallery of the Five Continents: opening of a new exhibition space at the Louvre Museum
From December 3, 2025, the Gallery of the Five Continents will be open to visitors at the Louvre Museum, offering an opportunity to admire works from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania, in a journey that reveals the diversity and dialogue of human creativity across the globe. [Read more]
Louvre Museum: sharp increase in admission fees for foreign visitors starting in 2026
The Louvre is preparing to review its pricing policy with a significant increase in admission prices for visitors from outside Europe starting in January 2026. This decision was made by the government at a time when the museum is reaching historic visitor numbers and preparing new projects. [Read more]
The Louvre Museum is free on the first Friday of the month in the evening, so book your tickets now.
It's a great deal that we enjoy at the beginning of every month: the Louvre Museum opens its doors free of charge to all visitors on the first Friday of each month after 6 p.m. Hurry and reserve your tickets for December 5, 2025. [Read more]
A hundred years of Art Deco at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, anniversary exhibition from 1925 to 2025 in pictures
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris is celebrating the centenary of Art Deco with an exceptional exhibition from October 22, 2025, to April 26, 2026: '1925-2025. One Hundred Years of Art Deco'. Nearly 1,000 works showcasing the timeless elegance of this style, accompanied by a spectacular reconstruction of the Orient Express, await you. Let us take you on a journey of 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]
Claude Monet : where to see the works of the famous impressionist painter in Paris ?
He's undoubtedly one of France's best-loved painters: Claude Monet left us many magnificent canvases, some of which can be seen in Paris museums. [Read more]
Jacques-Louis David at the Louvre: the must-see exhibition on the neoclassical painter
To mark the 200th anniversary of Jacques-Louis David's death, the Musée du Louvre is staging an exceptional exhibition, Jacques-Louis David, from October 15, 2025 to January 26, 2026. A plunge into the world of the great neoclassical painter, between art, politics and modernity. [Read more]
Musée de l'Orangerie in Paris: programming, opening hours, history... All you need to know
The Musée de l'Orangerie is famous for Monet's Water Lilies. But the museum holds many other treasures... Here's everything you need to know to visit. [Read more]
What a program! If you want to get your weekend off to a flying start, check out our guide to the day's events. And above all, have a great Friday in Paris!
What to do this weekend in Paris and Île-de-France, December 5, 6, and 7, 2025
What's on in Paris and Île-de-France this weekend, Friday, December 5, Saturday, December 6, and Sunday, December 7, 2025? A great program awaits you with new Christmas festivities, an ice rink on the rooftops of the capital, and a medieval festival, as well as new exhibitions, races to work up a sweat, music to get you moving, restaurants to tantalize your taste buds, not to mention theater, cinema, and fashion... Yes, there are plenty of things to do this weekend! Click here to discover the list of possibilities and activities for the weekend of December 5, 6, and 7, 2025, in Paris and Île-de-France. [Read more]
What to do this weekend in Paris and Île-de-France, December 5, 6, and 7, 2025
