Architecture

Why has Romanesque architecture almost entirely disappeared in Paris, and where can you find it?

While the capital is a proud exponent of Gothic architecture, it also had many Romanesque buildings before that. With the passage of time, however, the vast majority have disappeared... except for a few die-hards!

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: family visits and events at the Musée des Plans-Reliefs

To mark the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), the Musée des Plans-Reliefs in Paris invites young and old alike to come and discover the 28 plan-reliefs on display in the heart of the Invalides, and to learn about the art of scale models on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025.

Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Musée des Plans-reliefs in Paris: theatrical tours and riddles

Nuit des Musées 2025 returns to Paris and the Île-de-France region. For the occasion, the Musée des Plans-Reliefs, located in the Hôtel des Invalides in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, is opening its doors to us by night, and unveiling a program specially designed for the occasion on May 17, 2025.

Fondation Louis Vuitton: VR experience and architectural tours of Frank Gehry's building

The Fondation Louis Vuitton takes you behind the scenes in the run-up to its next exhibition! From February 26 to April 6, 2025, explore Frank Gehry's masterpiece through an architectural tour and an immersive VR experience.

Victor Baltard: tours and events in the architect's footsteps in Paris 2025

This year, the city of Paris has decided to highlight the figure of Victor Baltard, architect of the old Parisian Halles. Conferences, tours and free events are planned to celebrate him.

Le Corbusier: what are the architect's creations to discover in Paris?

Charles-Edouard Jeannerret-Gris - known as Le Corbusier - is one of the best-known French architects of the 20th century. Building on his success, he took part in numerous projects in France and abroad, many of them in Paris and the Île-de-France region.

When the city takes to the Games: nomadic fan zones on show at the Cité de l'architecture

To mark the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the Mini Maousse microarchitecture competition asked students to design nomadic fan zones, to be discovered at an exhibition at the Cité de l'architecture, from March 20, 2024.

Discover the Espaces d'Abraxas, Noisy's famous filming location, on guided tours.

In Noisy-le-Grand, Les Espaces d'Abraxas is particularly well known for having hosted several film shoots, including blockbusters. You now have the opportunity to discover this architectural complex with its unusual design, during guided tours.

Les Arènes de Picasso, the emblematic real estate complex in Noisy-le-Grand (93)

The Palacio d'Abraxas, designed by Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill, is well known in Noisy-le-Grand, but you may have already caught a glimpse of this unusual building nicknamed "les camemberts de Noisy".

Le Corbusier's Maison La Roche: visit the iconic architect's work in Paris

In the 16th arrondissement of Paris, an architectural treasure emerges: the Maison La Roche, the fruit of the innovative spirit of Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret in the 1920s. A pioneer of architectural purism, this daring residence redefined the rules of modern architecture. Today, the Maison La Roche has become a symbol of innovation and creativity, welcoming the public to exhibitions of design and contemporary art. A great opportunity to (re)discover its spaces!

Discover the magnificent cathedral building on rue Réaumur and its astrological clock

For a little architectural stroll, choose Paris's 2nd arrondissement, and rue Réaumur in particular. It's packed with exceptional facades, including a cathedral building with a clock and astrological wheel.

History of the Tournelles Synagogue

The Synagogue des Tournelles has a rather astonishing architectural feature. Originally, a certain Gustave Eiffel...

History of the Nazareth Synagogue

Built during the Second Empire, the Nazareth Synagogue is well worth a stop to discover its beautiful architecture.

History of the Rue Pavée Synagogue - Agoudas Hakehilos

The Synagogue de la Rue Pavée is intriguing. It's impossible to pass by without noticing the undulations of its Art Nouveau façade.

History of the Buffault Synagogue

In the 9th arrondissement, nestle a beautiful synagogue in the Romanesque-Byzantine style: the Synagogue Buffault.

History of the Grande Synagogue de Paris

Fancy a visit to the largest synagogue in Paris? Head for the Synagogue de la Victoire, built during the Second Empire.

Réinventer Paris II, underground revolution

Paris City Hall reveals the list of the 20 projects that made the final call for project for “Réinventer Paris II” [Reinventing Paris II]. 20 underground sites as remarkable as unoccupied will be fitted by 2025.

A new district will be created in the 15th district of Paris!

The 15th arrondissement will undergo a metamorphosis in the coming years, with the construction of two buildings and the creation of a new street. This major project is led by the RATP and should be completed by 2022.