November has a bad reputation... The days are getting shorter, the weather is ugly, the Christmas vacations still seem a long way off: in short, November is rarely the French people's favorite month. It's time to do something about this unloved month! There are no 36 solutions: get out and about, and take advantage of all the cultural activities on offer in Paris and the Ile-de-France region.
And what better way to boost morale and rekindle the flame than with a beautiful exhibition? To travel through time or around the Earth, to meet the world's greatest artists, to discover unusual worlds, to have fun, to learn, to dream, to escape... There's only one place where you can do all these things: museums!
Museums, castles, foundations, galleries, art venues: there's no shortage of options for art and culture lovers. Perhaps the hardest part will be choosing among all the fantastic exhibitions awaiting us in November 2025.
Without further ado, here's your November travel guide...
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]
MC. Escher: a fun retrospective exhibition of optical illusions at the Monnaie de Paris
From November 15, 2025, to March 1, 2026, the master of optical illusions arrives at the Monnaie de Paris. This first retrospective invites you to rediscover the work of M.C. Escher and his upside-down universe. [Read more]
Mummies: an unusual and disturbing exhibition to discover at the Musée de l'Homme
The Musée de l'Homme takes us on a journey through the fascinating history of mummies, with an exhibition-event combining science and culture, open from November 19, 2025, to May 25, 2026. [Read more]
My name is Orson Welles: the major exhibition on the cinematic genius unveiled at the Cinémathèque
The Cinémathèque française is organizing a major exhibition to pay tribute to Orson Welles, a key actor, director and producer of 20th-century cinema. Discover "My name is Orson Welles" from October 8, 2025 to January 11, 2026. [Read more]
Chiorama Exhibition: An immersive experience at the Renault® parade on the Champs-Elysées
Sponsored - From November 8, 2025, to April 5, 2026, the Renault® showcase transforms into an immersive, emotional experience centered around the iconic Renault Clio. Featuring a display of legendary models, artistic programming, and fun interactive activities, Cliorama offers a lively celebration of love, culture, and design. This is a must-visit event for car enthusiasts, photography buffs, and culture lovers alike. [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]
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]
Kandinsky, The Music of Colors: the exhibition to see (and hear) at the Philharmonie de Paris - our photos
When painting takes its scales and music takes its colors, the Kandinsky exhibition invites itself to the Philharmonie de Paris! From October 15, 2025 to February 1, 2026, "Kandinsky. La musique des couleurs" reveals how the master of abstraction made painting dance to the rhythm of music. A vibrant immersion between paintings, sounds and emotions. [Read more]
Digital Abysses, the immersive exhibition on the seabed, extended at the Musée en Herbe
From March 20, 2025, to March 29, 2026, the Musée en Herbe invites us to discover the seabed as seen by artist Miguel Chevalier, with Digital Abysses, an immersive exhibition of virtual and digital art designed for children. [Read more]
Van Gogh, Starry Night: the immersive exhibition is extended at the Atelier des Lumières
First presented in 2019, the Atelier des Lumières takes us back into the world of Van Gogh with an immersive exhibition open every Wednesday from November 12 to December 3, 2025. Stroll through Van Gogh's most beautiful paintings and rediscover this genius who was misunderstood in his own time. [Read more]
Colors of Korea: free contemporary art exhibition at the Korean Cultural Center in Paris, photos
The Korean Cultural Center unveils the exhibition "Couleurs de Corée, Lumière sur l'art contemporain coréen", on the occasion of the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and Korea, from October 24, 2025 to August 29, 2026. This free exhibition presents a unique immersion in Korean art, illustrating the work of 34 artists who blend tradition and innovation through the power of color. [Read more]
Sole Crushing by Meriem Bennani: our photos of the immersive installation at Lafayette Anticipations
Meriem Bennani's exhibition "Sole Crushing" will be on display at Lafayette Anticipations in Paris from October 22, 2025, to February 8, 2026. This monumental installation combines contemporary art, performance, and music through an immersive sound work animated by percussive flip-flops. [Read more]
Victor Hugo, decorator: the exhibition on a little-known facet of the poet at Maison Victor Hugo
What if Victor Hugo had followed his first calling? From November 13, 2025 to April 26, 2026, a new exhibition reveals a little-known aspect of the writer's life: his passion for decorating, which we trace through his many creations, from Paris to Guernsey. [Read more]
Destination Moon: an immersive journey into the stars at the Atelier des Lumières—our photos
A unique creation awaits you at the Atelier des Lumières: from September 24, 2025, until December 4, immerse yourself in "Destination Moon: An Immersive Journey with Tom Hanks," an immersive documentary by Lightroom. [Read more]
Colors Festival 2025: last days of the street art exhibition in Dia de los Muertos mode
The Colors Festival, under the artistic direction of Farid Rueda, is in its final days until November 2, 2025. And it is under the theme of Halloween, and more specifically Dia de los Muertos, that the festival welcomes you for this final extension. In a colorful and joyful atmosphere, by candlelight, we celebrate All Saints' Day in this house taken over by street artists. [Read more]
Fables Immersives: an immersive journey to the heart of La Fontaine's Fables near the Champs-Elysées
An immersive experience that brings Jean de La Fontaine's famous fables to life, that's the promise of "Fables Immersives". This cultural journey awaits us from September 6, 2025, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, not far from the famous Champs-Elysées avenue. [Read more]
Clear skies / troubled waters: our photos of Steffani Jemison's exhibition at Lafayette Anticipations
American artist Steffani Jemison presents "Clear Skies / Troubled Waters" at Lafayette Anticipations in Paris, from October 22, 2025, to February 8, 2026. This immersive exhibition combines sculpture, video, and sensory experimentation to explore movement, gravity, and the perception of the body in space. [Read more]
La Fabrique de la Galerie Farnèse: the exhibition that reproduces a masterpiece at the Musée du Louvre
Plunge into the heart of the Farnese Palace and its exceptional frescoes from November 5, 2025 to February 2, 2026, with the Musée du Louvre exhibition featuring a reproduction of this masterpiece. [Read more]
Dalí x Rubinstein, Illusions croisées: an original dialogue in the heart of Montmartre
Sponsored - Located in Montmartre, the mecca of Parisian artistic creation, Dalí Paris has been home to the largest private collection dedicated to Salvador Dalí for over thirty years. More than 300 works, brought together by collector and gallery owner Beniamino Levi, reveal the rich universe of the master of surrealism. Sculptures, engravings, oil paintings, drawings, and watercolors testify to the richness of his inspirations, from science to alchemy, through Antiquity, the Renaissance, and religion. [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]
L'Horizon de Khéops: an immersive VR journey to the heart of a pyramid, at Bercy Village
Join us on a unique journey, an immersive virtual reality experience, as we discover one of the seven wonders of the world. Horizon de Khéops is back in Paris, waiting for us at Bercy Village. [Read more]
Zoo Art Show – In The Dark: a street art tour in the dark in Paris La Défense
Sponsored - On November 20, 2025, experience "In The Dark," a visit to the Zoo Art Show in total darkness: 4,000 m² of street art to explore with the light from your phone. [Read more]
Europa Expérience, an immersive exhibition on the European Union
Europa Experience is a unique interactive space on the European Union situated in the heart of Paris, in front of the famous Madeleine church. This 1500m2 permanent exhibition about the European Union, spread over three floors has a main goal: providing visitors with an immersive, interactive and enriching experience. Through a multimedia journey with enhanced reality activities and a 360° cinema, you travel to the four corners of the EU... from Paris. [Read more]
Les derniers remparts, Carcassonne 1304: an immersive expedition at Bercy Village
Travel back in time and experience history differently with Les derniers remparts, Carcassonne 1304, a virtual reality experience from Excurio, in partnership with the Centre des Monuments nationaux. Available at Eclipso in Bercy Village from April 4, 2025. [Read more]
In the wake of Magellan: the exhibition at the heart of the crossing at the National Maritime Museum
Discover the incredible epic journey of Magellan and his crew 500 years ago across the world's oceans through an immersive exhibition, starting October 22, 2025, at the National Maritime Museum. [Read more]
Dreamed Japan, images of the floating world: the immersive exhibition returns to the Atelier des Lumières
Travel to the Japan of artists' dreams with the immersive exhibition at the Atelier des Lumières, open every Wednesday from November 12 to December 3, 2025. [Read more]
Machine arrière #2, the typewriter: the retro exhibition at the Cité des Sciences - our photos
From November 25, 2025, the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie will be showcasing the typewriter in its "Machine arrière" series. A historical and audio immersion between technical innovations and social struggles. [Read more]
Matisse - Soulages, new virtual reality experiences at Hangar Y
Hangar Y plunges us into the artistic universe of two great masters of modern and contemporary art: Matisse and Soulages reveal themselves in two brand-new virtual reality experiences from October 18, 2025 to March 8, 2026. [Read more]
Dans(e) la lumière, season 2: the full program for this artistic edition at the EDF Foundation
The EDF Foundation is organizing a second and new edition of its Dans(e) la lumière event, which combines exhibitions and dance performances. Season 2 runs from November 4, 2025 to January 31, 2026. Find out more about the program. [Read more]
The Cité de l'Histoire: a fun way for families to discover history
Sponsored - Plunge into the heart of the most fascinating periods in human history with immersive shows and technological animations that will delight young and old alike. Relive the great moments of the past, meet the emblematic figures of French history and create unforgettable memories together! Three main animations await you, in a space entirely designed for family amazement, offering a journey through the most emotionally rich eras. [Read more]
Pixels Botaniques: Miguel Chevalier's digital exhibition at the Musée de la Seine-et-Marne
A digital exhibition echoing that of the Grand Palais Immersif... The Musée départemental de la Seine-et-Marne in Saint-Cyr-sur-Morin hosts Pixels Botaniques, an exhibition by Miguel Chevalier combining digital art and reflection on artificial nature, from March 16 to November 30, 2025. [Read more]
Mission spatiale, the new permanent exhibition in the stars at the Cité des sciences
Take a trip into space from October 23, 2023 at the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie, with a new permanent exhibition on the conquest of space. [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]
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]
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]
John Singer Sargent exhibition dazzles Paris at the Musée d'Orsay
From September 23, 2025 to January 26, 2026, the Musée d'Orsay is devoting an unprecedented exhibition to the American painter John Singer Sargent. This retrospective highlights his Parisian years through 90 works, including 66 paintings. [Read more]
Berthe Weill, galerie d'avant-garde: the retrospective exhibition at the Musée de l'Orangerie - photos
The Musée de l'Orangerie pays tribute to Berthe Weill, the famous avant-garde Parisian art dealer, in a new exhibition on view from October 8, 2025 to January 26, 2026. [Read more]
Flavors of Timeless Tokyo: exhibition on the Japanese capital and cooking workshops in Paris
From November 10, 2025, to January 10, 2026, HIS Paris is transforming its concept store into a vibrant tribute to Tokyo. With a free exhibition by artist Mateusz Urbanowicz, culinary workshops, and objects from Japan, the event immerses the capital in the spirit of Tokyo. [Read more]
Pekka Halonen: an ode to Finland, the contemplative exhibition at the Petit Palais - our photos
From November 4, 2025, to February 22, 2026, the Petit Palais is dedicating a major retrospective to the Nordic painter Pekka Halonen. Entitled "A Hymn to Finland," this temporary exhibition showcases the work of this Finnish artist, who trained in Paris and loved to depict wild, snow-covered landscapes. Spotlight on this artistic event, designed as a sensory experience that takes us on a journey to the heart of Finland's sublime nature. [Read more]
George Condo: the retrospective exhibition at the Musée d'Art Moderne, Paris
The Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris is organizing a major retrospective of the American painter and sculptor George Condo, on view from October 10, 2025 to February 8, 2026. [Read more]
Pierre Soulages, another light: the painter's works on paper on show at the Musée du Luxembourg
Pierre Soulages' works on paper are featured in a ground-breaking exhibition entitled "Soulages, une autre lumière", not to be missed at the Musée du Luxembourg in Paris from September 17, 2025 to January 11, 2026. It's an opportunity to discover a little-known facet of the man many nicknamed the master of outrenoir. [Read more]
The hijacked museum: a fun, free exhibition on the walls of Bercy Village
Painter Pierre-Adrien Sollier takes on art's masterpieces in a "Playmobil ®" version, with the exhibition Le musée détourné, to be discovered free of charge from September 25, 2025 to January 18, 2026 at Bercy Village. [Read more]
Les gens de Paris, 1926-1936: the historical exhibition at the Musée Carnavalet is unveiled
What if you could find your great-grandparents in the streets of Paris? The exhibition Les Gens de Paris 1926-1936 at the Musée Carnavalet delves into unpublished census records to reveal the Parisians of the interwar period. From October 8, 2025 to February 8, 2026. [Read more]
Childhood in the spotlight: Greuze, the forgotten artist, reveals himself in an exhibition at the Petit Palais
The artist Jean-Baptiste Greuze was born 300 years ago: to celebrate this anniversary, and bring this unjustly forgotten painter back into the limelight, the Petit Palais is organizing a brand-new exhibition from September 16, 2025 to January 25, 2026. [Read more]
L'École de Paris: the Marek Roefler collection at the Musée de Montmartre - our photos
The Musée de Montmartre presents "L'École de Paris", an exceptional retrospective featuring over 130 masterpieces from the Marek Roefler collection. For the first time in France, this collection highlights the emblematic artists of Montmartre between the wars, from October 17, 2025 to February 15, 2026. [Read more]
Hearts Without Borders exhibition: Xu Li and Qi Haifeng, free opening in Paris
Sponsored - On Monday, November 17, 2025, at 6 p.m., the Maison de l'Europe will host the free opening of the exhibition Hearts Without Borders, the first European presentation dedicated to Chinese artists Xu Li and Qi Haifeng, major figures in contemporary Chinese painting. [Read more]
Exhibition The irony of history: Philip Guston caricatures the United States at the Musée Picasso
The Musée Picasso welcomes Philip Guston, an American artist who depicts the United States of the 70s and 80s with humor and irony. The exhibition The Irony of History runs from October 14, 2025 to March 1, 2026. [Read more]
L'Empire du Sommeil: when dreams are exhibited at the Musée Marmottan Monet - our photos
Calling all art-loving dreamers! From October 9, 2025 to March 1, 2026, the Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris presents L'Empire du Sommeil, a groundbreaking exhibition devoted to the representation of sleep in art. From Antiquity to the 20th century, the exhibition explores the place of sleep between symbolism, science and psychoanalysis, through major works from French and international collections. [Read more]
Philippe Perrot, staging intimacy: a singular exhibition at MAM Paris
The Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris is devoting a poignant exhibition to Philippe Perrot, an atypical figure in French contemporary painting, from April 4 to November 2, 2025. A not-to-be-missed event for lovers of intimate narratives, narrative art and dreamlike visions. [Read more]
China, Imprints of the Past: the exhibition between art and archaeology at the Cernuschi Museum - our photos
Follow the quest of Chinese scholars and archaeologists, through ancient inscriptions and new reproduction techniques. From November 7, 2025 to March 15, 2026, the Musée Cernuschi retraces how these prints revolutionized the literary arts and inspired modernity. [Read more]
The restored Moulins Triptych on display at the Musée du Louvre
Jean Hey's Moulins Triptych, a masterpiece of French painting, is presented at the Musée du Louvre after an unprecedented restoration from November 26, 2025 to March 4, 2026. [Read more]
Monet / Sécheret: a poetic face-off between two lovers of the sea at the Musée Marmottan Monet
The Musée Marmottan Monet presents a unique tête-à-tête between Claude Monet and Jean-Baptiste Sécheret in the exhibition "Monet / Sécheret. Paysages d'eau", an artistic dialogue between Impressionism and contemporary painting, in the heart of Trouville and its changing skies. The exhibition runs from October 9, 2025 to March 15, 2026. [Read more]
L'Esquisse, Barbizon's new cultural hotel, both café and free museum
L'Esquisse is a fusion of hotel, café and free museum. We're off to Barbizon, the famous artists' village, to take advantage of this new spot that combines large, charming rooms, a great café by the fireplace and a free museum honoring the artists who have influenced Barbizon around the world. [Read more]
Passion Post-Impressionniste: the exhibition to discover at the Musée Lambinet in Versailles
The Musée Lambinet in Versailles unveils the exhibition Passion post-impressionniste, bringing together nearly 50 restored works by Signac, Luce, Loiseau, and Maufra from the museum's private collection. This is an opportunity to discover these masterpieces, on display from October 15, 2025, to February 15, 2026. [Read more]
Les Peintres de la Marine: an exhibition dedicated to the maritime world at the Espace Richaud in Versailles
The Espace Richaud is celebrating 400 years of the French Navy with an exhibition dedicated to the works of the official painters of the Navy. Running from November 19, 2025, to May 3, 2026, the exhibition "Les Peintres de la Marine" invites the public to discover the maritime world from an artistic and historical perspective. [Read more]
Van Gogh, the last journeys: the exhibition at Château d'Auvers-sur-Oise - photos
Auvers-sur-Oise, the birthplace of Impressionism in the Île-de-France region, was home to the painter Vincent Van Gogh during the last years of his life. The château is extending its event exhibition, focusing on his last journeys, until November 2025. [Read more]
Minimal, when art goes to the essential: the exhibition at the Bourse de Commerce is unveiled
The Bourse de Commerce offers us an exhibition in all its simplicity... Or so it seems. Come and discover "Minimal", the exhibition on show from October 8, 2025 to January 18, 2026. [Read more]
The free street art festival at the Poste du Louvre 2025, photos and program
Calling all street art fans! The Street Art & Contemporary Art Festival at the Poste du Louvre is back for a third edition from November 15 to 23, 2025, in the 1st arrondissement in central Paris. And the icing on the cake is that the 350 m² exhibition and live performances are free! Head over to discover more than 200 works and meet the artists. [Read more]
Mandorla, the contemporary exhibition to discover at the Abbaye de Maubuisson
The Abbaye de Maubuisson presents Mandorla, a collective exhibition of contemporary art that dialogues with the site's medieval sculptures. An artistic and spiritual immersion into the metamorphoses of the sacred, to be discovered until March 8, 2026. [Read more]
I dreamt of you in colours: Otobong Nkanga's exhibition at the Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris
The Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris honors Otobong Nkanga with his first monographic exhibition in the capital, "I dreamt of you in colours", combining installations, drawings and unpublished works, from October 10, 2025 to February 22, 2026. [Read more]
Niki de Saint Phalle, Jean Tinguely, Pontus Hultén: our photos of the new exhibition at the Grand Palais
A plunge into the art of an iconic duo... During its period of closure, the Centre Pompidou takes over the Grand Palais with a brand-new exhibition featuring Niki de Saint Phalle and Jean Tinguely, as well as the Swedish art historian Pontus Hultén, from June 26, 2025 to January 4, 2026. [Read more]
Art Basel Paris 2025: galerie Perrotin presents "Panorama" group show
To mark the new edition of Art Basel Paris, Galerie Perrotin is organizing a group exhibition to be seen at the Salle de Bal, exceptionally open for the occasion, and in its space on rue Matignon. The contemporary art event will feature works by Jean-Michel Othoniel, Otani Workshop, Park Seo-Bo, Christiane Pooley, Hans Hartung, Lee Bae and Ali Banisadr. [Read more]
Underground: Raymond Pettibon's ironic exhibition at the Musée Picasso - our photos
The Musée Picasso Paris presents Underground, an exhibition devoted to Raymond Pettibon, from October 14, 2025 to March 1, 2026. Seventy drawings and fanzines reveal his ironic, subversive universe. [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]
Palais de Tokyo: ECHO DELAY REVERB, an exhibition celebrating contemporary American art
The Palais de Tokyo presents ECHO DELAY REVERB, a major group exhibition from October 22, 2025, to February 15, 2026, which explores the links between contemporary American art and Francophone thought, curated by Naomi Beckwith. [Read more]
General Exhibition: the Fondation Cartier recounts 40 years of exhibitions for its reopening
The Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain is reopening its doors in a new location in the heart of Paris with a new exhibition: from October 25, 2025, to August 23, 2026, discover the General Exhibition. [Read more]
Melvin Edwards at the Palais de Tokyo: our photos of his carte blanche for the American Season
The Palais de Tokyo is honoring Melvin Edwards, an iconic American sculptor, with a retrospective exhibition never before seen in France, from October 22, 2025, to February 15, 2026. This carte blanche explores the links between contemporary art, history, memory, and Francophone thought. [Read more]
Berlinde De Bruyckere: her "Need" exhibition at Galleria Continua - our photos
This autumn, Galleria Continua opens its doors to Berlinde De Bruyckere. The Belgian artist, a major figure in contemporary art, presents "Need", a solo exhibition exploring the vulnerability and fragility of the body. An artistic event to be discovered free of charge from October 10 to December 30, 2025. [Read more]
Voir la mer: a free contemporary exhibition at the Maif Social Club - photos
Contemporary artists draw inspiration from the oceans to create original works, sometimes amusing, sometimes disturbing... Come and discover the Voir la mer exhibition, presented at the Maif Social Club from October 11, 2025 to July 25, 2026. [Read more]
Correspondances, an exhibition mixing contemporary art and 18th-century works at the Musée Cognacq-Jay
Contemporary artist Agnès Thurnauer takes up residence at the Musée Cognacq-Jay, engaging in an unprecedented dialogue between 18th-century works and her modern creations. The exhibition Correspondances runs from October 2, 2025 to February 8, 2026. [Read more]
Polaraki, a thousand polaroids by Araki Nobuyoshi: the Musée Guimet exhibition unveiled
The Musée Guimet welcomes artist Araki Nobuyoshi and his polaroid works for an exhibition to be seen from October 1, 2025 to January 12, 2026. [Read more]
Écorchée Vive: the shocking exhibition on femininity and the body at the Galerie La Lison
At Galerie La Lison, artist Ono explores the female body, its wounds, its memory, and its resilience in a powerful sculptural exhibition combining wood, porcelain, and plaster, from November 13 to December 27, 2025. Opening reception on November 13 at 7:30 p.m. [Read more]
Lygia Pape, Weaving space: a delicate exhibition at the Bourse de Commerce - our photos
The Bourse de Commerce presents "Weaving Space", the first French retrospective of Lygia Pape, a major figure of the Brazilian avant-garde, with an immersive light installation and emblematic works. On view from September 10, 2025 to January 26, 2026. The exhibition is part of the Brazil-France 2025 Season. [Read more]
Shadow is light, memory of places: a contemporary art exhibition in the heart of the Pantheon
The Pantheon welcomes Nicolas Daubanes and his creations for a meditative exhibition running from November 19, 2025, to March 8, 2026. [Read more]
FoRTE#7 exhibition: discover young talent at FRAC Île-de-France in Romainville
The FoRTE exhibition returns for a 7th edition at the Frac Île-de-France reserves: the region presents works by the winners of the Fonds régional des talents émergents, from November 19, 2025 to January 11, 2026. [Read more]
L'Étoffe des Rêves, the exhibition at Halle Saint-Pierre
From September 12, 2025 to July 31, 2026, La Halle Saint Pierre presents "L'étoffe des rêves", a groundbreaking exhibition featuring 36 artists and over 300 textile works ranging from art brut to surrealism and poetic experimentation. [Read more]
La Licorne, l'Étoile et la Lune: the Lamarche-Ovize exhibition at the Musée de la Chasse
The Florentine and Alexandre Lamarche-Ovize duo take over the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature with "La Licorne, l'Étoile et la Lune", an immersive exhibition combining art, dream habitat and dream landscapes, on view from October 14, 2025 to March 8, 2026. [Read more]
Les Illusions retrouvées exhibition at CENTQUATRE-Paris: the new utopias of the digital age
Dive into Les Illusions retrouvées, the CENTQUATRE-Paris exhibition exploring the link between digital art, artificial intelligence and contemporary utopias, from October 11, 2025 to January 11, 2026. Some thirty immersive and interactive works reinvent our perception of reality and question the future of creation in the digital age. [Read more]
Wish This Was Real: American artist Tyler Mitchell exhibits at MEP
For the first time, photographer Tyler Mitchell is honored in a solo exhibition at the Maison Européenne de la Photographie. Discover his work from October 15, 2025 to January 25, 2026. [Read more]
Switching Tracks at the Paris Refrigeration Museum
Sponsored - Discover L’Aiguillage, nestled within the Frigos of Paris: a vibrant blend of art, craftsmanship, and conviviality. A space rich in history and brimming with innovative artistic experiments. [Read more]
En Plein Cœur: Guerlain's free exhibition celebrating 100 years of Shalimar
For its 100th anniversary, Shalimar is inspiring the exhibition En Plein Cœur, a century of unfiltered love, from October 22 to November 16, 2025, at the Maison Guerlain. Spanning three floors, more than thirty artists—including Pablo Picasso, Louise Bourgeois, David Hockney, and Niki de Saint Phalle—explore love in all its forms, through major works and a sensory olfactory journey. [Read more]
The Musée de la Sculpture en plein air: a free art walk in the heart of Paris
Have you heard of the Musée de la Sculpture en plein air? Located in the Square Tino Rossi in the 5th arrondissement, this small museum offers a free cultural stroll along the banks of the Seine, in a magnificent bucolic setting. [Read more]
Laurie Simmons: Black & White: a free photo exhibition at Almine Rech Matignon gallery
Artist Laurie Simmons takes over the Almine Rech Matignon gallery in Paris with her Black & White exhibition. On view free of charge from October 18 to December 20, 2025. [Read more]
Roadmap 2: street art and contemporary art exhibition in a 1950s house in Seine-Saint-Denis
How about an immersive street art exhibition in an old house in Neuilly-sur-Marne? Roadmap 2 takes over an abandoned building from the 1950s, with 14 artists working on the theme of "Memory". Join us on weekends and during school vacations from this Saturday, October 18, 2025, for this wonderful discovery in Seine-Saint-Denis. [Read more]
A thousand and one lives: a free contemporary exhibition unveiled at Espace Monte-Cristo
Espace Monte-Cristo presents a colorful and surprising new exhibition from April 19 to December 14, 2025. Come and see the Thousand and One Lives exhibition for free. [Read more]
Tarik Kiswanson presents "The Relief", a free exhibition at the Swedish Institute - our photos
This autumn and winter, the Swedish Institute in Paris invites Tarik Kiswanson, winner of the Prix Marcel Duchamp in 2023. On view free of charge from October 23, 2025 to January 11, 2026, this exhibition, entitled "The Relief", unveils a small selection of works by the multi-disciplinary visual artist, "presented for the first time in France". [Read more]
Benin, back and forth: the exhibition at the Musée Albert-Kahn
The Musée départemental Albert-Kahn, Boulogne-Billancourt, invites you to discover the exhibition "Bénin, aller-retour", from October 14, 2025 to June 14, 2026. An immersive dive into the heart of historic Dahomey, featuring rare photographs, ethnographic films and the work of contemporary artists. [Read more]
Art Basel Paris 2025: an exhibition on Delacroix's legacy at the Musée Eugène Delacroix
Contemporary art takes center stage at the Musée Eugène Delacroix during the week of Art Basel Paris 2025. This year, from October 22 to November 2, 2025, artist Nate Lowman explores Delacroix's legacy in a new exhibition. [Read more]
Forever Young: the MAC VAL celebrates its 20th anniversary with a symbolic exhibition
It's not every day you turn 20... But MAV VAL is celebrating its 20th anniversary from June 14, 2025 to January 4, 2026, with a very special contemporary art exhibition. [Read more]
Recto Verseau exhibition by Baptiste Hersoc at La Lison gallery
Galerie La Lison in Paris unveils Recto Verseau, Baptiste Hersoc's exhibition of oil paintings, dream imagery and visual psychoanalysis, in an intimate exploration of the human psyche, from September 19 to November 1, 2025. [Read more]
Les Nouveaux Ensembliers: contemporary art meets Art Deco at the Mobilier national, our photos
To celebrate 100 years of Art Deco, contemporary architect-decorators unveil creations inspired by this artistic movement. Discover this immersive design exhibition at Mobilier national from October 14 to November 2, 2025. [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]
ELLE International: free exhibition in a beautiful mansion to celebrate the magazine's 80th anniversary
To celebrate its 80th anniversary, ELLE presents a free exhibition prior to a charity sale, from November 7 to 14, 2025, at the renowned Artcurial auction house. In the heart of the sublime Hôtel Marcel-Dassault, at the foot of the Champs-Élysées, thirty-one international artists unveil never-before-seen works, inspired by freedom, creativity, sisterhood and commitment - values that have thrilled the magazine for eight decades. [Read more]
Échappées, récit d’une odyssée urbaine (Escapes, tale of an urban odyssey): an artistic stroll through a former post office in Paris
Want to discover a free group exhibition dedicated to urban art, all in an unusual 1,200 m² venue in Paris? Then don't miss "Échappées, récit d'une odyssée urbaine" (Escapes, tale of an urban odyssey), on display from November 7 to 30, 2025 at La Poste Rodier. [Read more]
Fin DAC at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery: carte blanche between street art and Japonism - closing event
Fin DAC is holding his first solo exhibition in Paris with carte blanche at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery from September 26, 2025, unveiling 22 original works with Japanese, Art Nouveau, and Belle Époque influences. Closing on November 27, 2025, REGISTRATION REQUIRED. [Read more]
Exhibition, concert, and auction in Provins in November 2025
A multidisciplinary artistic event will take place at the Hôtel de Savigny in the medieval town of Provins in Seine-et-Marne, from November 8 to 23, 2025. The JellyFish On Mars Production association is organizing an exhibition with a private viewing, followed by a concert and an auction. [Read more]
Lunaire: Alexis Boyer exhibits his monumental sculptures at the Musée de l'Outil
The Musée de l'Outil welcomes artist Alexis Boyer and his monumental sculptures, from June 7 to November 2, 2025. Come and discover the exhibition Lunaire. [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]
Louis Vuitton Art Déco: the new free & immersive LV Dream exhibition in Paris - our photos
Louis Vuitton celebrates the 100th anniversary of the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes with its new free exhibition, Louis Vuitton Art Deco, from September 26, 2025 at LV Dream, in the 1st arrondissement. On this immersive tour, leather, canvas and geometric lines meet in eight themed rooms, with over 300 heritage pieces and never-before-seen archives! [Read more]
Isao Takahata: an exhibition dedicated to the master of animation at Japan's House of Culture, our photos
Considered one of the greatest masters of Japanese animation, Isao Takahata is honored in a groundbreaking exhibition at the Maison de la culture du Japon in Paris from October 15, 2025 to January 24, 2026. Through storyboards, sketches, celluloid and film and video extracts, discover the rich career of this famous Japanese director and co-founder of Studio Ghibli. [Read more]
Amazônia at the musée du quai Branly: the exhibition at the heart of indigenous cultures unveiled
Discover the ancestral arts and contemporary creations of the Amazon's indigenous peoples. As part of the Brazil-France 2025 Season, the musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac presents Amazônia, an original exhibition on view from September 30, 2025 to January 18, 2026. [Read more]
Deserts: the extended scientific exhibition at the Natural History Museum in Paris
The National Museum of Natural History in Paris takes us to the most extreme corners of the planet with the exhibition "Deserts," open from April 2, 2025, to April 19, 2026. [Read more]
Treasures saved from Gaza: the exhibition on the history of Gaza through archaeology is extended at the IMA
From April 3 to December 7, 2025, the Institut du Monde Arabe presents an exceptional collection of masterpieces and archaeological artefacts saved from disaster in Gaza over the centuries. Discover the archaeological past of the Palestinian enclave! [Read more]
Paris: Gunpla on display for free at the Maison de la Culture du Japon - our photos
From October 21 to November 15, 2025, the Maison de la Culture du Japon in Paris immerses you in the world of model making through a free exhibition dedicated to Gunpla. This is an opportunity to (re)discover the history and evolution of these famous models, which are celebrating their 45th anniversary this year! [Read more]
Amerindian allies at the court of Louis XV: the historical exhibition at the Château de Versailles
Immerse yourself in the Mississippi Valley from November 25, 2025 with the Château de Versailles exhibition on the native nations who allied themselves with the French when they settled in Louisiana during the reign of the young Louis XV. [Read more]
"A Century of Conservation—From the Forbidden City to the Palace Museum": Photo Exhibition in Paris
Sponsored - Immerse yourself in Chinese culture with an exceptional exhibition at the China Cultural Center in Paris, from November 12, 2025, to January 20, 2026, except Sundays, public holidays, and Saturdays during school holidays. This cultural event is open to all, with free admission and no reservation required. This exhibition is an invitation to discover, understand, and experience the deep roots of Chinese civilization. [Read more]
MIDAN, a naive art museum nestled in a country house in Vicq (78)
The Musée international d'art naïf d'île-de-France (MIDAN) is located in Vicq, a small town in the Yvelines department of France, a cultural venue dedicated to a little-known yet very rich artistic movement. [Read more]
Guardians of the Ocean: Inuuteq Storch's free photo exhibition at Bicolore, Maison du Danemark
From September 19 to November 23, 2025, Bicolore, the cultural center of the Maison du Danemark in Paris, presents the free exhibition "Guardians of the Ocean". An opportunity to discover the striking images taken by Inuit photographer Inuuteq Storch. [Read more]
Luc Delahaye exhibition at the Jeu de Paume: a major retrospective not to be missed - our photos
From October 10, 2025 to January 25, 2026, the Jeu de Paume presents an exceptional retrospective devoted to photographer and former reporter Luc Delahaye. Some forty monumental works reveal over twenty years of contemporary history, between art, news and documentary photography. [Read more]
Corbeau's Eye at the Pathé Foundation: An Exhibition Celebrating Cinema Photographer Roger Corbeau
The Seydoux-Pathé Foundation pays tribute to Roger Corbeau, a renowned photographer of 20th-century cinema, with the photographic exhibition "Corbeau's Eye," open from October 23, 2025, to February 21, 2026. [Read more]
Photo Days 2025: the contemporary photo festival to be experienced throughout Paris
Photo Days is the artsy event not to be missed this autumn in Paris. We look forward to seeing you from November 3 to 30, 2025, to discover the various exhibitions and events organized in Parisian institutions and galleries. Here's the program! [Read more]
Edward Weston, Modernity Revealed: the retrospective exhibition at the MEP
The Maison Européenne de la Photographie is dedicating an exhibition to Edward Weston, one of the greatest photographic artists of the 20th century. His work is revealed in the exhibition Modernité Révélée, on view from October 15, 2025 to January 25, 2026. [Read more]
Gaston Paris - L'équilibre du carré: the free photo exhibition at Roger-Viollet Gallery
Galerie Roger-Viollet is organizing an exhibition on the famous photographer Gaston Paris, free to visit from October 2, 2025 to January 17, 2026. [Read more]
Hoda Afshar at the Musée du Quai Branly: a committed exhibition on images, the gaze and resistance
The Musée du Quai Branly hosts Hoda Afshar's first solo exhibition in France. "Performing the Invisible" unveils several visual installations, engaged photographs and reflections on representation and the power of the image. On view from Tuesday, September 30, 2025 to Sunday, January 25, 2026! [Read more]
Pop-rock icons: a free photo exhibition at the town hall of Paris's 7th arrondissement
The 7th arrondissement town hall is going rock and roll! Artist Gaëlle Ghesquière is exhibiting her photographs of pop-rock icons there from November 4 to December 29, 2025. [Read more]
Vanessa Paradis, "Paradissime": the tribute exhibition at Galerie de l'Instant
As Vanessa Paradis prepares to return to the stage in 2026, the Galerie de l'Instant in Paris is devoting an exhibition to her. Come and discover the artist's photographs by Paolo Roversi, Ellen von Unwerth and Kate Barry at the "Paradissime" exhibition, on view free of charge from October 15, 2025 to January 14, 2026. [Read more]
Urban Photo, the free exhibition retracing 50 years of urban art at Quai de la Photo
Quai de la Photo invites us to relive 50 years of urban aesthetics, with the Urban Photo exhibition, to be discovered free of charge from October 2 to December 18, 2025. [Read more]
Lumière: Matthieu Ricard's photo exhibition at Galerie Françoise Livinec
Galerie Françoise Livinec hosts the first photo exhibition by Buddhist monk and photographer Matthieu Ricard. From October 10 to November 15, 2025, discover more than 60 meditative images between Himalayas and light. [Read more]
La Volpina: Kourtney Roy's photo exhibition at the Les filles du calvaire gallery
The Les Filles du Calvaire gallery is hosting La Volpina, Kourtney Roy's new exhibition in Paris, from November 6 to December 20, 2025. A visual immersion between self-portrait, Italian cinema, and marginal urban landscapes. [Read more]
PhotoSaintGermain 2025: the great Left Bank photo festival returns this autumn
It's back: head for the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district in Paris to enjoy the PhotoSaintGermain festival, a free artistic event not to be missed in Paris, from November 6 to 30, 2025. [Read more]
Acne Paper Palais Royal: the permanent (art) gallery for the Acne Studios brand opens in Paris
Paris mixes fashion and culture in style! On June 26, 2025, Acne Studios opened its first independent art gallery, Acne Paper Palais Royal, under the arcades of the Palais Royal. An arty new spot in the heart of the 1st arrondissement. [Read more]
France, un album de famille: an exhibition by Yann Arthus-Bertrand at the Hôtel de Ville in Paris
This autumn, the salons d'honneur of the Hôtel de Ville de Paris are exceptionally opening their doors to the general public for a free exhibition (accessible on reservation) devoted to the faces of today's France. Join us from October 20 to November 2, 2025 to discover "France, un album de famille", a committed artistic project by Yann Arthus-Bertrand and Hervé Le Bras. [Read more]
From steel to paper, a look at engraved stamps: the exhibition at the Postal Museum
The Postal Museum is presenting an exhibition of photos on the engraved stamp, which can be seen from November 7, 2025, to October 12, 2026. [Read more]
Azzedine Alaïa. De silence sculpté: the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation's new fashion exhibition
Under its historic glass roof, the Fondation Azzedine Alaïa presents the fashion exhibition "Azzedine Alaïa. De silence sculpté", a tribute to the Summer-Autumn 2003 collection, which marked the couturier's comeback after eleven years of silence. Upstairs, it is enhanced by Bruce Weber's black-and-white photographs, which delicately capture the volumes and reinvented femininity of each creation. [Read more]
Gabrielle Hébert exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay: her photos of the Villa Medici
The Musée d'Orsay presents the exhibition "Gabrielle Hébert, chronique d'un amour fou à la Villa Médicis" from October 28, 2025 to February 15, 2026. A wonderful discovery dedicated to this first photographic chronicler of the Villa Medici, who immortalized twenty years of her Roman life. [Read more]
Versailles from the air II: our photos of the exhibition at the Ancienne Poste de Versailles
Ready to take to the skies? From August 30 to November 16, 2025, the Ancienne Poste de Versailles invites you to discover "Versailles from Above II", an immersive exhibition revealing the royal city from above, through aerial images, a historical model and a never-before-seen film. [Read more]
Claude Gassian: his photos of rock legends at Galerie Rabouan Moussion
Claude Gassian, great photographer of the music scene, unveils his pictures in Paris from October 18 to November 22, 2025. Visit the Galerie Rabouan Moussion, in the 3rd arrondissement, to discover the photo exhibition "Ailleurs, Exactement", featuring rock legends such as Patti Smith and Lou Reed. [Read more]
Facing terrorism with civic memory: an open-air exhibition in front of City Hall
Paris is commemorating the tenth anniversary of the attacks with a free outdoor exhibition on the railings of the Hôtel de Ville. From November 3 to 30, the future Terrorism Memorial Museum is presenting photographs of objects and testimonies from its future collections to the public for the first time. [Read more]
As promised, exhibitions are making November even more beautiful! What's your next destination?
Dates and Opening Time
From November 1, 2025 to November 30, 2025
