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Musée du Louvre: discover the artistic and tourist heart of the capital

The Musée du Louvre, one of the capital's must-see museums, promotes French and European culture through its many masterpieces on display, as evidenced by the 8 million visitors a year who come to contemplate the smile of the Mona Lisa or the fervor of Liberty Guiding the People. A place steeped in history, where art has been flourishing for two centuries already, to discover if you're staying in Paris!

Sax carves out a cavern beneath the Madeleine Church for a free street-art exhibition.

We were thrilled to discover Sax’s inaugural exhibition in the crypt of the Church of the Madeleine. The street artist returns from June 18 to 28, 2026 with “La Caverne,” unveiling around fifty immersive works that visitors can view for free inside the monument.

Nuit Blanche 2026: Yael Martínez's fireflies illuminate the Magnum Gallery

Magnum Gallery presents Luciérnagas, Yael Martínez’s series about absence, memory, and hope, on view for free during Nuit Blanche on Saturday, June 6, 2026.

Leonardo Cremonini in Versailles: the exhibition at Espace Richaud and the Lambinet Museum — our photos

The Espace Richaud and the Lambinet Museum in Versailles are hosting an exhibition devoted to Leonardo Cremonini, a master of poetic realism, narrative stillness, and pictorial tension, from May 27 to October 5, 2026.

Major Design at Sotheby’s Paris: the exhibition that brings together Lalanne, Mucha and Giacometti

In Paris, Sotheby’s unveils Important Design, an exhibition‑sale imagined by Ellie Peugeot, featuring about 189 landmark design pieces—from antique furniture to contemporary creations—from May 22 to 27, 2026. A rare journey to discover Lalanne, Mucha, Chareau, Giacometti, and Charlotte Perriand before the live sale on May 28.

Writers of Legend: COPE2 and PRO176 exhibition at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery

The Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery hosts Writers of Legends, a graffiti-focused exhibition featuring COPE2, PRO176, and Ito Chieko, from June 4 to July 4, 2026. Opening on June 4 by reservation.

Lélia Demoisy at Domaine de Chamarande: an exhibition exploring forest narratives — our photos

At the Domaine départemental de Chamarande in Essonne, Lélia Demoisy presents a contemporary art exhibition devoted to the forest, to living beings, and to the traces left by matter, running from May 10 to August 30, 2026. With Récits de forêts, the artist unfolds sculptures and installations within a sensitive journey around the memory of woods and landscapes.

Tangerine Dreams at L'Aiguillage: Isabel Bertelot's Painting Exhibition at Les Frigos

Isabel Bertelot presents Tangerine Dreams at L’Aiguillage, at the Frigos, from May 29 to June 3, 2026, exploring pigment, matter and light.

A Dream of Saudi Arabia by Gilles Bensimon at the Molière in Paris

A Dream of Saudi Arabia invites you to discover Saudi Arabia in Paris on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, through photography, a documentary, and a sensory journey.

Primordial Water: the Louvre’s exhibition exploring Mesopotamian myths — our photos

The Louvre Museum in Paris presents The Primordial Water, an exhibition on water in ancient Mesopotamia, running from May 20, 2026 to March 15, 2027. Archaeological artifacts, myths, and irrigation show how this resource shaped the region’s earliest societies.

Marilyn Monroe at the Galerie de l’Instant, a photography exhibition centered on Sam Shaw’s portraits

The Galerie de l’Instant in Paris presents "Marilyn, Portrait of a Radiant Child," an exhibition devoted to the photographs of Marilyn Monroe by Sam Shaw, from June 1 to September 15, 2026. A journey through the star’s image, spanning cinema, portraiture, and more intimate moments.

Artists’ May 2026: a free urban art trail in Argenteuil this weekend.

Take advantage of the May sunshine to soak up art in Argenteuil: the city is staging a new edition of Mai des Artistes on May 30–31, 2026. A truly free art stroll for everyone!

At the Drawing Lab, a collective exhibition throws open its windows for Nuit Blanche 2026.

Drawing Lab is taking part in Nuit Blanche for the first time with Une fenêtre contre le temps, a collaborative exhibition blending drawing, video, installation and performance, open to the public free of charge on June 6, 2026.

Collectif Singulier: 14 creators exhibit in the Marais

Collectif Singulier returns to Paris from June 5 to 7, 2026 with a collective exhibition that brings together 14 creators at Espace Coutures Saint-Gervais, spanning design, photography, contemporary jewelry and craft.

Emma Mena presents Les Écorcés vifs in Paris's Marais district.

Emma Mena presents The Living Skins from June 5 to 7, 2026 at Espace Coutures Saint-Gervais, a series of mirror-based photographs and prints exploring life, oxidation, and the traces of time.

European Night of Museums 2026: Korea lights up Paris

On Saturday, May 23, 2026, the European Night of Museums puts Korea in the spotlight in Paris with concerts, dance, pansori, rituals, and workshops across several museums, for a free evening that blends heritage and creativity. To admire contemporary Korean art, many institutions are opening their doors for free. Explore the program.

Pentecost Weekend 2026: 10 fantastic exhibitions to discover in Paris on May 23–25

What are we doing this Pentecost weekend in Paris, on Saturday 23, Sunday 24 and Monday 25 May 2026? Easy: make the most of the long weekend to discover the season’s best exhibitions. Here’s a quick roundup of outings for the Pentecost weekend.

The Navy and the painters: a splendid exhibition of maritime paintings at the Navy Museum - photos

The Maritime Museum puts the spotlight on painters who helped shape the history of the French Navy across four centuries, with an exhibition of paintings on view from May 13 to August 2, 2026.

Paradise Feathers: An Invitation to Travel to Papua New Guinea, from the Quai Branly

The Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac Museum in Paris is hosting the exhibition Feathers of Paradise from May 12 to November 8, 2026. Dedicated to the birds of paradise from New Guinea, this showcase features nearly 190 items—including adornments, paintings, preserved specimens, fashion objects, and illustrated books. The exhibit takes visitors on a journey through five centuries of fascination with these spectacular creatures, weaving together perspectives from art, science, ethnology, and ecology.

Heritage in Resistance: From Timbuktu to Odessa, an Exhibition at the City of Architecture.

In Paris, the Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine presents the exhibition Patrimoines en résistance : de Tombouctou à Odessa, running from May 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027, a look at heritage in wartime, where destruction, safeguarding, and rebuilding come into play.