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 outdoor 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 learn something new 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, be sure to bookmark this page and check back regularly to make sure you don't miss out on any good deals!
What exhibitions are currently on show in the streets of Paris? Let's take a long artistic stroll! Follow the guide.
Paris Design Week 2026: Joseph Walsh makes wood ripple with a free installation at the Hôtel de Sully
At the Hôtel de Sully, the lines loosen up with Joseph Walsh. His installation Arcanum Formæ occupies the Cour d'honneur, the Orangery, and the gardens from September 10 to October 25, 2026. [Read more]
C.A.P.S 2026: The lineup for Clichy’s XXL urban art festival
The town of Clichy becomes a giant museum for the new edition of C.A.P.S, the urban art festival. Mark your calendars from June 27 to December 12, 2026 for an even more incredible sixth edition! [Read more]
Two centuries of images: a free, outdoor photography exhibition in Hauts-de-Seine.
The Domaine de Sceaux and the Chanteraines departmental park are hosting a brand-new, free photo exhibition. From June 18 to December 18, 2026, discover “Two Centuries of Images.” [Read more]
Energetic Variations: Monika Cicolella’s Monumental Work Along the Seine’s Banks in Épinay
À Épinay-sur-Seine, artist Monika Cicolella inaugurates a permanent installation 18 meters long along the banks of the Seine. On view since June 3, 2026, the work Variations énergétiques sits within an outdoor art trail. [Read more]
Just outside Paris, a free exhibition takes up residence in France’s largest cemetery.
Artworks will take over France’s largest cemetery from May 30 to November 15, 2026, as part of the Demeure exhibition. To discover it, head to the gates of Paris, at the Parisian Pantin Cemetery, conveniently accessible by metro. [Read more]
This steel giant is one of the wildest curiosities in Île-de-France, and you can visit it — reviews & photos.
In the heart of the Milly-la-Forêt woods, a strange steel creature awaits walkers. Monumental, immersive, and framed by cultural events, this extraordinary work invites visitors to a surprising and transportive artistic pause in Essonne. It reopens for a new season on Sunday, April 4, 2026. [Read more]
Gauthier-Mougin Departmental Park and its sculpture trail on Île Seguin now open
The Gauthier-Mougin Departmental Park and its sculpture trail will open to the public starting January 31, 2026, at the heart of Île Seguin. Covering 3.5 hectares, this outdoor open-air museum offers a unique blend of nature and art, inviting visitors to enjoy a scenic promenade amidst sculptural masterpieces. [Read more]
ZEUS, the iconic metal horse from the Olympics, on display for free at the Museum of Arts and Crafts in Paris
Zeus, the mechanical horse from the Olympic Games that captured everyone's hearts, has now arrived at the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris. The towering steel colossus is open to the public free of charge from December 17, 2025, to January 10, 2027. [Read more]
In Chessy, a surprising walk in the Dhuys 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]
The Hangar Y's contemporary open-air exhibition is back! An artistic stroll in the green
The Hangar Y, which conceals a 10-hectare natural area planted with trees, offers a year-round open-air art walk, free on weekdays and €3 with access to the Hangar on weekends. Since April 28, 2025, new works have been added to the circuit. From Erwin Wurm and Lionel Sabatte to Pauline Tralongo and Odile Decq, it's time for an unusual, unplugged stroll through the heart of the Hauts-de-Seine. [Read more]
Art Basel 2026: A monumental installation on the Parvis des Droits de l'Homme in Paris
The Forecourt of the Rights of Man, at Trocadéro Square, will host the works of artist Tracey Emin as part of Art Basel’s Off-Site program. Free to view from October 14 to November 1, 2026. [Read more]
Art Basel Paris 2026: Contemporary artworks transform Winston Churchill Avenue
Winston Churchill Avenue, which separates the Petit Palais from the Grand Palais, becomes an open-air museum from October 20 to 25, 2026, as part of Art Basel Paris's artistic program. Discover the works selected for this year. [Read more]
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