Located on the Left Bank, Paris's 6th arrondissement boasts a rich heritage that will delight those who love cultural visits. Here,history and art meet at the crossroads: this Parisian district is home to the impressive église Saint-Sulpice and the famous Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Paris. The Monnaie de Paris (Paris mint) is also a showcase for the arts and crafts.
As you stroll through Paris' 6th arrondissement, you'll find yourself in the heart of a district that has preserved the capital's old-world charm, while you'll come face to face with picturesque places that will surprise you at every turn. Here, too, you'll find confidential museums, sometimes too little-known, that present themselves as secret nuggets to be discovered during your exploration.
To help you make the most of the treasures to be found in the 6th arrondissement, we've put together a list of must-see places and current exhibitions. As the guide is updated with new announcements and new discoveries, you can check back regularly for new cultural events not to be missed. And for more good addresses in the neighborhood, click here!
Nuit Blanche 2024: ghosts, dark matter and Kizomba dance at the Comptoir
Le Comptoir, located in the heart of the Fondation Maison des Sciences de l'Homme, opens its doors on June 1, 2024 for a Nuit Blanche AND noire, for an original stroll... [Read more]
Nuit Blanche 2024 in Paris: a symphony concert at the Institut de France
The Institut de France has put together an attractive program for Nuit Blanche 2024 in Paris, this Saturday June 1. Head for the 6th arrondissement for a symphony concert. [Read more]
La Monnaie de Paris: an unusual cultural and historical institution in Paris
Do you know how coins are made in France? Come and find out by visiting the Monnaie de Paris, the institution that teaches us more about the history of silver and the minting of medals, in a place steeped in history. [Read more]
Musée du Luxembourg: opening hours, prices, access... everything you need to know before visiting the museum
The Musée du Luxembourg, France's leading museum of contemporary art, awaits you for even more exhibitions and cultural events! Located in the heart of Paris' Latin Quarter, this emblematic museum is also steeped in history. Opening hours, access, prices, history... We take stock! [Read more]
The Musée d'Histoire de la Médecine in Paris: a unique showcase of medical curiosities
Curved knives, a hand prosthesis dating back to the 16th century, a trepanning box more than 500 years old, porcelain dentures from the 18th century or the first portable electrocardiograph... all these objects and instruments can be discovered at the incredible Museum of the History of Medicine, nestled at the headquarters of Université Paris Cité. Would you like a tour? [Read more]
Musée Delacroix: a must-see museum for Eugène Delacroix lovers in Paris
Discover the Musée Delacroix, a jewel in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, dedicated to the famous painter Eugène Delacroix. Explore the fascinating history of the museum, from its rescue to its transformation into a cultural space, and immerse yourself in contemporary exhibitions. A must for art and history lovers! [Read more]
Mundolingua, the unusual museum of languages and linguistics in Paris
Lovers of languages and linguistics will want to check out Mundolingua, the unusual museum of languages, language and linguistics. An opportunity to learn all about the world's languages. [Read more]
The sublime Mines Paris library, a hidden treasure in the Jardin du Luxembourg
The sublime Bibliothèque des Mines Paris (PSL), nestled in the historic Hôtel de Vendôme in the Luxembourg Gardens, invites you to take a trip back in time to the 18th century. With over 200,000 documents, the library is open to all. [Read more]
Musée Zadkine: l'Atelier - Museum near the Jardin du Luxembourg
On the outskirts of the Jardin du Luxembourg, the Musée Zadkine in Paris opens its doors free of charge to its permanent collection, all year round, in the heart of a green setting populated by sculptures. Nestled at 100 bis rue d'Assas, the museum is the former home of iconic sculptor Ossip Zadkine, who lived there from 1928 to 1967. [Read more]
Eglise Saint-Sulpice, in the Odéon district - Video
The Eglise Saint-Sulpice is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in Paris, and the second largest church in the city after Notre-Dame-de-Paris. It's well worth an extended detour! [Read more]
The Mazarine Library, France's oldest public library
The Bibliothèque Mazarine is France's oldest public library. And you can visit it! [Read more]
Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church, the heart of the Latin Quarter
The beautiful church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés has been through destruction and reconstruction. Fortunately, it's still standing today. And it's one of the last vestiges of Romanesque art in Paris! [Read more]
The transformative power of art, the free street art exhibition at St Germain des Près
Le pouvoir transformateur de l'art is the name of the new book and the free exhibition devoted to it at the Hôtel de l'Industrie, Paris 6e. Ardif, Matthieu, Combo, Ensemble Reel and Sax await you from June 1 to 3, 2024. [Read more]
Insert coin: the Monnaie de Paris's playful arcade exhibition
With a coin in hand, plunge into the colorful world of arcades, with the Insert Coin exhibition, presented at the Monnaie de Paris from March 1 to July 7, 2024. [Read more]
140 years of creative minds in Saint-Germain-des-Prés: Les Deux Magots celebrates its anniversary
Parisian brasserie Les Deux Magots celebrates its 140th anniversary with a free photo exhibition tracing its rich history. On view from April 30 to September 22, 2024. [Read more]
Gold, silver and bronze: the history of the Olympic medal unveiled at La Monnaie de Paris
La Monnaie de Paris revisits the history of the Olympic medal with the exhibition D'or, d'argent et de bronze, on view from March 27 to September 22, 2024. [Read more]
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]
The Tiepolos: our photos of the exhibition at the Beaux-Arts de Paris
Something to delight art lovers... Les Beaux-Arts de Paris invites you to discover its latest exhibition, entitled Tiepolo: Invention and Virtuosity in Venice, from March 22 to June 30, 2024. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Giambattista Tiepolo and his sons, through an exceptional collection of drawings and etchings celebrating the Venetian artistic genius of the 18th century. [Read more]
Match, design and sport: a behind-the-scenes look at sport at the Musée du Luxembourg
Victory sometimes comes down to a few things... Like a well-designed shoe. The Musée du Luxembourg looks at the links between sport and design, with the exhibition "Match", on view from March 13 to August 11, 2024. [Read more]
Popular Paris in the 70s: the Roger-Viollet gallery photo exhibition unveiled
Galerie Roger-Viollet plunges us into the working-class Paris of the 70s, with a free photo exhibition on view from March 7 to June 1, 2024. [Read more]
Ingres et Delacroix, objets d'artistes: a new exhibition from the Musée Delacroix
The Musée Delacroix brings Ingres and Delacroix face-to-face, in an exhibition that lifts the veil on the artists' intimacy. On view from March 20 to June 10, 2024. [Read more]
Athlètes en Jeux: a photo exhibition of Université Paris Cité's best student athletes
It's possible to be a university student and a top-level athlete! Paris Cité wanted to highlight these intellectual athletes during a photo exhibition in the heart of its premises, thanks to exciting portraits, starting January 22, 2024! [Read more]
