As Mexico and Mexican communities around the world mark Dia de Muertos 2026 on November 1–2, let’s explore the heritage and the Mexican places in Paris. While the capital may not be rich in sites and monuments that are explicitly Mexican, it still houses a number of venues tied to Mexican culture, including cultural centers, restaurants, and other heritage sites that are visible and, in some cases, open to visitors.
A delightful stroll on the horizon to savor the richness of Mexican culture, before heading to refuel at the Mexican restaurants of Paris or, perhaps, to try your hand at preparing the traditional Mexican specialties of Dia de Muertos!
Enjoy a Mexican stroll through the streets of Paris!
The House of Mexico at the Cité Universitaire
9C Boulevard Jourdan, Paris 14th arrondissement
Designed by architect Jorge L. Medellin and his brother, engineer Roberto E. Medellin, in a style that sets it apart from the neighboring houses, the Maison du Mexique sits at the heart of the Cité Universitaire de Paris, in the 14th arrondissement. In addition to the 92 housing units for Mexican university students, the House, equipped by the designer français Jean Prouvé, also hosts one of the six specialized libraries of the International City: the bibliothèque Sor Juana Inès de la Cruz, housing nearly 12,000 volumes on Mexico.
Funded by the Mexican government since the 1920s, the Mexican House has the status of a foundation recognized for public utility, with a board chaired by the Ambassador of Mexico to France. Shortly before its renovation in 2014, the Mexican House acquired a replica of the Sun Stone, an Aztec calendar measuring 3.60 meters in diameter unearthed on Mexico City's central square in 1790.
The Mexican Cultural Institute
119 Rue Vieille-du-Temple, Paris 3rd arrondissement
The Mexican Cultural Institute is a cultural center founded in 1979 that promotes Mexican culture in all its forms through cultural events. A true showcase of Mexican culture in Paris, the institute also offers Spanish language courses and serves as a genuine meeting place for the Mexican community in the capital.
Located in the heart of the Marais, the Mexican Cultural Institute runs year-round exhibitions and events that spotlight pre-Hispanic civilizations and the arts, folk traditions, and also contemporary Mexican creations—from photography and design to architecture, sculpture, cinema, literature, and the performing arts. In this vein, it hosts exhibitions and cultural events, whether book launches, screenings, lectures, concerts, round tables, or performances.
Mexico Square
Paris 16th
Located in Paris’s 16th arrondissement, just steps from the nearby embassy, the place de Mexico stands as a tribute to the bonds between Mexico and France. Formerly known as the “Longchamp roundabout,” this stylish square—framed by tasteful façades—was renamed place de Mexico by an ordinance dated 7 May 1957. At its center sits a sculpture by Águeda Lozano, Terre du Mexique en Terre de France, donated by Mexico in 2006.
La Lucha Libre
10 Rue de la Montagne Sainte-Geneviève, Paris 5th arrondissement
In the heart of the 5th arrondissement, a well-kept secret... The bar Lucha Libre, the only bar in Paris equipped with a genuine wrestling ring! A guaranteed change of scenery in this Mexican-decorated bar that plunges visitors into the delirious world of Mexican wrestling!
Hidden in the bar’s basement, the ring room, which can seat up to 80 people, regularly hosts lucha libre bouts, the sport-show that emerged in 19th-century Mexico. The lighthearted clashes of lucha libre are a genuine national pastime in Mexico, and the basement of this bar is no exception!
Mexican goods and handicraft shops
Several shops offer for sale Mexican products, handcrafted items, traditional clothing, and other souvenirs from Mexico, in the vein of Latino Market and La Boutique d'Amérique Latine in the 15th arrondissement, La Esquinita and Mexicœur in the 2nd arrondissement, Tienda Esquipula in the 18th, or Maison Bleu Agave, with click-and-collect in the 17th arrondissement.
Don’t miss a visit to the Quai Branly Museum, which houses a vast collection of art and objects from Latin America, including pieces tied to the pre-Columbian culture of Mexico. Parisian art galleries also regularly showcase Mexican contemporary artists, offering art lovers the chance to discover the current Mexican art scene.
Let's not forget the Mexican restaurants in Paris, of course, where you can savor tacos, guacamole, and enchiladas while sipping margaritas!
Mexican restaurants in Paris, our best addresses
Looking for a taste of Mexican cuisine? Here are the best addresses for Mexican restaurants in Paris! [Read more]
Mexican restaurants in Paris, our best addresses
