Fête Nationale: museums and monuments open this Monday, July 14, 2025 in Paris and Île-de-France

Published by Cécile de Sortiraparis, My de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Updated on July 4, 2025 at 05:39 p.m.
A museum in Paris open on July 14, 2025? Yes, they do exist, and some are even free on this national holiday! During the national holiday, many museums and monuments are open to the public, to the delight of cultural enthusiasts!

Take advantage of the national holiday to stroll around and visit the region's most beautiful places of art and history! This Monday, July 14, 2025, many museums and monuments open their doors to the public. It's time for us to make the most of the holiday by taking a tour of the capital's artistic and cultural venues.

Alone, with family or friends, take a stroll through the most beautiful museums and monuments in the Paris region, and enjoy the wealth of our heritage.

Many museums and monuments are open on the national holiday, so here's a selection of places to visit on July 14. However, this year, July 14th falls on a Monday, when many museums are closed. To avoid any disappointment, here's the list of museums and monuments to visit during this national holiday in France.

Fête Nationale in museums: special programs for July 14

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Museums to see this July 14, 2025 :

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Monuments open this July 14, 2025:

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It's a great way to get out and about while waiting for the most beautiful fireworks displays in the Paris region ! Please note that due to the parade, some metro stations may be closed during the day. See our article on traffic in Paris.

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