Open-air exhibitions, for an artistic stroll in Paris and the Ile-de-France region

Published by La Rédac · Photos by Violaine D. · Published on February 15th, 2024 at 02:20 p.m.
Fancy an open-air exhibition in Paris? Here are the cultural nuggets waiting for you in the capital. The perfect way to get some fresh air and culture!

The weather's fine, the sky's blue (well, almost), so you're in the mood for a stroll through the streets of the capital. This is an excellent decision: you can get some exercise and feed your mind at the same time. And when we tell you that Paris is an open-air museum, it's not for nothing! Culture can also be experienced outdoors in the capital all year round (but especially in fine weather!).

Magnificent open-air exhibitions are set up all over Paris. Sculptures, photographs, paintings, contemporary art installations, street art... Let yourself be surprised by these works of art that enchant the streets of Paris. It's a great way to discover Paris on your own, with your family, your partner or your friends!

Please note that this guide is updated regularly as we make new discoveries, so if you're a fan of this kind of outdoor activity, don't forget to bookmark this page and check back regularly to make sure you don't miss out on any good ideas!

What exhibitions are currently on show in the streets of Paris? Let's go for a long artistic stroll! Follow the guide.

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L'arbre aux mille voix : une sculpture originale installée sur le pont du CarrouselL'arbre aux mille voix : une sculpture originale installée sur le pont du CarrouselL'arbre aux mille voix : une sculpture originale installée sur le pont du CarrouselL'arbre aux mille voix : une sculpture originale installée sur le pont du Carrousel The tree of a thousand voices: an original sculpture installed on the Carrousel bridge
Spring has brought a curious tree to life in front of the Carrousel bridge on Quai Voltaire. From March 21 to May 21, 2024, come and admire this outdoor sculpture by Daniel Hourdé. [Read more]

sculpture vitrailsculpture vitrailsculpture vitrailsculpture vitrail The 4 Cardinales du Sport: stained glass sculptures on the Canal Saint Martin for the Games
Until November 25, 2024, discover "Les 4 Cardinales du Sport", a series of stained glass sculptures, exhibited on the Belvédère Claude-Gérard Marcus, overlooking the Canal Saint Martin, during the Paris Olympic Games! [Read more]

Visuels musée et monument - Assemblée NationaleVisuels musée et monument - Assemblée NationaleVisuels musée et monument - Assemblée NationaleVisuels musée et monument - Assemblée Nationale Beauty and Gesture: six sculptures celebrating Olympism in front of the French National Assembly
From April 2 and for the duration of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, six sculptures will be inviting themselves onto the steps of the Palais Bourbon, imagined by artist Laurent Perbos, to represent Olympism. This outdoor installation is free to discover! [Read more]

100% l'EXPO - édition 2023 à la Villette - F36D2296 1740 4A8E 81B7 28F249BF0C9B100% l'EXPO - édition 2023 à la Villette - F36D2296 1740 4A8E 81B7 28F249BF0C9B100% l'EXPO - édition 2023 à la Villette - F36D2296 1740 4A8E 81B7 28F249BF0C9B100% l'EXPO - édition 2023 à la Villette - F36D2296 1740 4A8E 81B7 28F249BF0C9B 100% L'EXPO 2024: dates and programme of the free contemporary exhibition at La Villette
100% L'EXPO is a free, not-to-be-missed art festival to be seen from March 27 to April 28, 2024, at the Grande Halle de La Villette. The exhibition brings together a host of young artists just out of school, for an unprecedented discovery of the art of tomorrow. [Read more]

Le Musée de la Sculpture en plein air : une balade artistique gratuite au cœur de ParisLe Musée de la Sculpture en plein air : une balade artistique gratuite au cœur de ParisLe Musée de la Sculpture en plein air : une balade artistique gratuite au cœur de ParisLe Musée de la Sculpture en plein air : une balade artistique gratuite au cœur de Paris 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]

Dans les coulisses de la paix au Musée de la Grande GuerreDans les coulisses de la paix au Musée de la Grande GuerreDans les coulisses de la paix au Musée de la Grande GuerreDans les coulisses de la paix au Musée de la Grande Guerre Soldats sportifs: the photo exhibition on sport in the army at the Musée de la Grande Guerre
For almost a year, the Musée de la Grande Guerre (Great War Museum) will be showcasing sporting practices in the army, with an exceptional free photographic exhibition on the forecourt. [Read more]

Festival Fabrique : carnaval, concerts, yoga..., l'évènement gratuit au Hasard LudiqueFestival Fabrique : carnaval, concerts, yoga..., l'évènement gratuit au Hasard LudiqueFestival Fabrique : carnaval, concerts, yoga..., l'évènement gratuit au Hasard LudiqueFestival Fabrique : carnaval, concerts, yoga..., l'évènement gratuit au Hasard Ludique A stroll along the 18th arrondissement's "Petite Ceinture": the Hasard Ludique and the REcyclerie, the must-sees
The capital abounds in beautiful natural spots, notably on the Petite Ceinture, a former railway line hidden from view. In Paris's 18th arrondissement, two must-see spots allow you to visit its rails: Hasard Ludique and REcyclerie. [Read more]

Le jardin de sculptures de la Dhyus, un lieu insolite en Île-de-FranceLe jardin de sculptures de la Dhyus, un lieu insolite en Île-de-FranceLe jardin de sculptures de la Dhyus, un lieu insolite en Île-de-FranceLe jardin de sculptures de la Dhyus, un lieu insolite en Île-de-France In Chessy, an astonishing walk through the Dhyus sculpture garden
Looking for nature and art? Head off to an undiscovered spot some forty kilometers from Paris, to discover original sculptures scattered across the landscape. [Read more]

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Athlétisme féminin - 3ème Jeux athlétiques féminins de Monté CarloAthlétisme féminin - 3ème Jeux athlétiques féminins de Monté CarloAthlétisme féminin - 3ème Jeux athlétiques féminins de Monté CarloAthlétisme féminin - 3ème Jeux athlétiques féminins de Monté Carlo Championnes: the photo exhibition exploring women's sport at Galerie Roger-Viollet
Come and admire the female sporting champions of the inter-war years by discovering the free photo exhibition organized by the Roger-Viollet gallery and L'Equipe, from June 13 to September 14, 2024. [Read more]

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