There's no better day to visit the capital's museums and art galleries. But there are days when this undertaking is more complicated. In Paris and the Ile-de-France region, many museums and monuments are closed on Mondays, including the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, the Musée des Arts et Métiers, the Monnaie de Paris, the Musée Carnavalet, the Petit Palais, the Musée Rodin, the Musée du Quai Branly... The list goes on.
But does that mean you can't see a beautiful exhibition in Paris on a Monday? Don't worry, your plans for a day out won't be jeopardized. The Paris region has many more museums than that. Not to mention art galleries, foundations and institutes, cultural centers, châteaux... There's plenty to do!
So where to go, what to see, what to do this Monday? If you're a lover of culture and the arts, we've put together a list of exhibitions open on Mondays. Take your pick, and enjoy!
Art Basel Paris 2025: contemporary artists exhibit at the Cité de l'architecture
The Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine is also participating in the Art Basel Paris 2025 fair, hosting two new contemporary exhibitions from October 22, 2025, to February 16, 2026. [Read more]
"Rêveries de pierres" at the École des Arts Joailliers: an exhibition of a precious collection of stones
Sponsored - Are you in search of a truly original, poetic, and deeply mesmerizing exhibition? From November 6, 2025, to March 29, 2026, the École des Arts Joailliers, in partnership with the Muséum national d’histoire naturelle, invites you to explore "Dreams of Stones: Poetry and Minerals of Roger Caillois," right in the heart of Paris’s 9th arrondissement. This event offers a rare opportunity to marvel at 200 extraordinary minerals, accompanied by never-before-seen texts from one of the most distinctive thinkers of the 20th century. Additionally, entry is free with prior reservation (link below). [Read more]
The Rooftop of the Tour Montparnasse: a panoramic view of Paris 210 metres above ground
Sponsored - For lovers of breathtaking panoramas, don't hesitate to climb up to the rooftop of the Tour Montparnasse. Perched 210 meters high, this terrace offers a unique view of the capital: not only the Eiffel Tower, so grandiose by day and magical at night when it sparkles, but also all the city's emblematic monuments (Les Invalides, the Sacré-Coeur, the Louvre...). Whether you're visiting the capital for the first time or are already familiar with the city, the view from the terrace of the Tour Montparnasse is breathtaking! A must-do if you want to discover Paris in a different way and make unforgettable memories! [Read more]
International group exhibition: The Orthodox Icon – The Light of Eternity, at the Bulgarian Cultural Center
Sponsored - An artistic and meditative immersion in the world of iconography and contemporary mosaics. An exhibition open from December 11, 2025, to January 29, 2026. Free admission. [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]
A double fashion showcase at the Dior Gallery and the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation in Paris – our photos
The Dior Gallery will open its doors from November 20, 2025, to May 3, 2026, for a groundbreaking exhibition showcasing over a hundred pieces collected by Azzedine Alaïa. This display is part of a dual exhibition, extended at the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation from December 1, 2025, to May 24, 2026, highlighting the dialogue between Dior and Alaïa and revealing the Tunisian designer’s admiration for the New Look. [Read more]
Dynastic Jewels: A Sparkling Exhibition at the Hôtel de la Marine in Paris
The Al Thani Collection and the Victoria and Albert Museum are teaming up to bring us a spectacular new exhibition. Running from December 10, 2025, to April 6, 2026, don’t miss "Dynastic Jewels" at the Hôtel de la Marine in Paris. [Read more]
Are you familiar with this little-known covered passage that’s getting a major facelift, located near the Galerie Vivienne?
In Paris’s 2nd arrondissement, the Galerie Colbert has just completed a three-year restoration project spanning from 2022 to 2025. Join us as we revisit this cultural jewel and delve into the fascinating story behind its unique heritage. [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]
Léa's Odyssey: an underwater exhibition at the Pavillon Vendôme in Clichy (92)
From October 15, 2025, Junior artist Fritz Jacquet's exhibition is back, but this time in Clichy, to plunge into the heart of an ocean of paper while discovering this ecosystem from an artistic point of view. [Read more]
ZEUS, the metallic Olympic horse, on display for free at the Musée des Arts et Métiers
Zeus, the mechanical horse that stole hearts at the Olympic Games, has taken a seat on the forecourt of the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris. This towering steel sculpture is open to the public and free to visit from December 17, 2025, to January 10, 2026. [Read more]
An immersive exhibition of giant LEGO dinosaurs in Paris Montreuil Expo
Watch out for the dinosaurs, they're invading Paris Montreuil Expo from December 20, 2025, to May 3, 2026, during a LEGO Jurassic World exhibition by "The Brickman." Nearly fifteen brick dinosaurs, immersive sets, and family activities await you there. [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 exceptional Manga Exhibition at the Guimet Museum is unveiled: take a journey through Japanese art.
The exhibition Manga: An Art Form! at the Guimet Museum on Place d'Iéna awaits you to reveal the fascinating world of Japanese comics from November 19, 2025, to March 9, 2026. A unique cultural immersion in three parts. [Read more]
Attend the rekindling ceremony at the tomb of the unknown soldier under the Arc de Triomphe
Every evening, under the Arc de Triomphe, you can attend a free, silent ceremony in tribute to the soldiers who died for France. At 6.30pm, the Flame of the Nation, on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, is rekindled to burn endlessly. We tell you the story of this special ceremony. [Read more]
The Dior Gallery: a sublime exhibition at the couture house's historic address
The Galerie Dior is the must-see spot for fashion lovers in Paris! Located in the historic mansion at 30 Montaigne, it invites visitors to plunge into the heart of the fabulous universe of the House of Christian Dior. Between heritage(s) and reinvention, discover the new exhibition route of this cultural showcase, through a succession of immersive scenographies brought together in this veritable little museum. [Read more]
The Opéra Garnier in Paris, one of the capital's most beautiful monuments
The Opéra Garnier is one of Paris's must-see monuments. Designed by architect Charles Garnier, this eclectic palace attracts ballet fans and history buffs alike. [Read more]
Georges de la Tour: French Painter's Exhibition Extended at the Jacquemart-André Museum
Discover the works of Georges de la Tour, the French heir to Caravaggio and a master of chiaroscuro, in a comprehensive retrospective on display at the Jacquemart-André Museum from September 11, 2025, to February 22, 2026. [Read more]
Gerhard Richter: the retrospective exhibition of the German painter at the Louis Vuitton Foundation—our photos
At the Fondation Louis Vuitton, from October 17, 2025 to March 2, 2026, Gerhard Richter makes history with an XXL retrospective exhibition spanning over 60 years of creation. From photographic blur to scraped abstractions, from vibrant oils to sculptures in glass and steel, 270 works unravel the thread of a gesture as rigorous as it is moving. [Read more]
Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky Cathedral, the Russian Orthodox Church of Paris
Paris is home to a magnificent Russian Orthodox cathedral, the Cathédrale Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky, in the 8th arrondissement. An unusual sight on the streets of Paris, its richly decorated interior can be visited 3 times a week! [Read more]
Did you know? You can watch the Earth rotate thanks to Foucault's pendulum in Paris.
Want to see the Earth spinning at the end of a wire? You're in luck, because two of Foucault's pendulums can be seen in Paris, in the heart of the Panthéon and the Musée des Arts et Métiers. [Read more]
What time owes them: the Advent calendar exhibition, which unveils a new work every day.
A gallery on Rue Audran in Montmartre is hosting "Ce que le temps leur doit" (What Time Owes Them), a collective exhibition where 24 emerging female artists unveil one work each day in an artistic and socially conscious Advent calendar, from December 1, 2025, to January 6, 2026. [Read more]
Dinosaurs: the immersive experience that takes us back in time at the Atelier des Lumières, photos
A new documentary exhibition transports us to the Atelier des Lumières: this winter, starting December 10, 2025, discover the age of dinosaurs in an unusual and family-friendly immersive experience. [Read more]
Did you know? Why are the Champs-Elysées so named?
Do you know the origin of the name of the Champs-Elysées, the famous Parisian avenue? Created in 1674 by André le Nôtre and officially named in 1698, this royal thoroughfare takes its name from Greek mythology, we tell you. [Read more]
On the trail of Paris's most notorious criminals and serial killers
Follow in the footsteps of Paris's most notorious criminals and serial killers, in our company. From Landru to Guy Georges, the "killer of Eastern Paris", not forgetting Doctor Petiot and the Cabard and Miquelon duo, discover the dark side of the capital over the centuries and along the streets. [Read more]
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