Public holidays are an opportunity to take time out for yourself and for activities you don't normally have time for. For art and culture lovers, this means just one thing: an exciting trip to the museum! But how? So museums and monuments stay open on a public holiday?
Yes, we do! The proof: this Tuesday, November 11, 2025, the day of the commemoration of the signing of the armistice of the First World War, many museums and monuments are opening their doors to us. It's an opportunity for us to take in thecultural news from these art venues, or to discover the artistic treasures of our region.
The good news is that there are plenty of museums and monuments in Paris and the Ile-de-France region open on November 11, ready to welcome you on this non-working day. Since the holiday falls on a Tuesday, when many museums are closed for the week, the options for outings on November 11, 2025 are more limited than usual. Here are the museums and monuments open on November 11.
As you can see, most art and culture venues will remain open this Tuesday, November 11. So you're spoilt for choice for your artistic outings! In fact, there may even be too many to choose from... So here's a selection ofexhibitions and venues to discover over the holiday.
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]
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]
Paul Troubetzkoy, a brilliant sculptor honored in an exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay - photos
Discover Paul Troubetzkoy, an artist with an exceptional life, through a new exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay. Join us from September 30, 2025 to January 11, 2026 to admire the exhibition dedicated to this extraordinary sculptor. [Read more]
By the way, do you know why November 11 is a public holiday in France?
Why is November 11 a public holiday in France? History and origins
Every year in France, there are countless tributes and commemorations on the occasion of November 11th. But do you know why November 11th is such a historic date in France? And why is it a national holiday in France? We tell you. [Read more]
Why is November 11 a public holiday in France? History and origins
