Free exhibition guide - activities

Chaumet: a fabulous exhibition of free jewelry in the historic salons of the House - Extensions

Chaumet transports you to the years 1965 to 1985, in the heart of its historic salons on Place Vendôme, for a free jewelry exhibition from October 5 to December 5, 2023. Entitled "Un Âge d'Or: 1965-1985", the installation reveals the creative history of the Maison de Joaillerie, with over 140 exceptional objects, including archival creations and drawings set against contemporary fashion and design pieces. Come and immerse yourself in Chaumet's creative past, when audacity reigned supreme and experimentation knew no bounds! Following the success of the exhibition, it has been extended, and new places are now available online - so hurry!

Les Fleurs du Mal, the free exhibition that captures the beauty of the ephemeral at Maison Guerlain

The free exhibition "Les Fleurs du Mal" invites you into a floral universe at the heart of the Maison Guerlain, from October 18 to November 13, 2023. Celebrating the work of Charles Baudelaire and the different symbolism of flowers, this sensory installation illustrates the link between the fragility and power of fragrances, capturing the ephemerality and elegance of beauty, in the historic setting of the Champs-Élysées.

Paris+ by Art Basel: the free contemporary exhibition in the Jardin des Tuileries - photos

Do you love contemporary art? Then you'll love Art Basel's "hors les murs" program at the Paris+ fair: thanks to this event, the Tuileries Gardens become an open-air museum. From October 17 to November 10, 2023, come and admire the works in the exhibition La Cinquième saison.

Chen Zhen: a free monographic exhibition at Galleria Continua in Paris, our photos

Galleria Continua presents "Double exil", the first monographic exhibition by Chen Zhen. On view from September 29, 2023 to January 6, 2024 at the renowned contemporary art gallery's Paris space, this free exhibition features a wide selection of works by this great Franco-Chinese artist, who died in 2000.

Les RALeur.euse.s in Paris, a free, colorful exhibition featuring 65 street artists

Les RALeur.euse.s à Paris is a free, colorful exhibition featuring the work of 65 street artists from October 12 to 22, 2023.

Hypnosis exhibition by Diane Benoit du Rey: our photos of the chromatic escape at Espace Richaud

Espace Richaud, Versailles, invites you to discover its latest exhibition, "Hypnose" by artistDiane Benoit du Rey, from October 20 to December 3, 2023. An artistic journey featuring ten works and two installations in which color and light interact with space. Trace the artist's chromatic journey through this unique historic site, from the colored sand in the center of the rotunda to the painted hangings embellishing the walls!

Paris+ by Art Basel 2023: visit a dismountable house by Jean Prouvé in the Jardin des Tuileries

This autumn, Paris+ by Art Basel celebrates contemporary art throughout the capital! From the Grand Palais Éphémère to the most emblematic sites, discover open-air exhibitions, performances, sculptures and much more. From October 17 to November 6, 2023, don't miss Jean Prouvé's BBC demountable house, during free visits to the Jardin des Tuileries. A must for Paris+ 2023!

Jeunes énergies, the free exhibition showcasing new talent at Quai de la Photo

Quai de la Photo unveils Jeunes énergies - Paris-BXL, a free exhibition showcasing young French and Belgian designers. On view from October 18 to December 10, 2023.

Eiffel Tower: a free exhibition in tribute to Gustave Eiffel on the forecourt - our photos

In 2023, the Eiffel Tower will pay tribute to its creator, Gustave Eiffel, with a new exhibition to be seen on the monument's forecourt until January 7, 2024.

Sara-Vide Ericson: "Desire of the Tail", a free exhibition at the Swedish Institute

First solo exhibition in Paris for the talented Swedish painter Sara-Vide Ericson. And it's at the Swedish Institute that the Scandinavian artist has chosen to exhibit, until February 18, 2024, some twenty figurative canvases produced especially for this beautiful free installation entitled "Desire of the Tail".

An unusual, free exhibition of ugly furniture at a Paris art gallery

From October 17 to 19, 2023, Paris hosts an unexpected event: the first free exhibition dedicated to ugly furniture, initiated by LUFE, the Spanish manufacturer alias the Basque Ikea. At the Galerie Paris Horizon in the Marais district, natural wood and its "flaws" become symbols of beauty, while you can try your hand at acquiring these authentic pieces for a symbolic one euro, by entering your name in the draw! A truly ecological and aesthetic approach that recycles our vision of imperfect furniture!

One Last Cry exhibition by artist Akeem Smith at Lafayette Anticipations - our photos

Lafayette Anticipations is devoting an exhibition to artist Akeem Smith, entitled One Last Cry, from October 18 to November 20, 2023. Featuring sculptures, videos and archives, this immersion in the dancehall culture of the 1980s and 2000s promises an unparalleled artistic experience. Emotion, history and nostalgia come together in this vibrant tribute to Jamaica's popular movement!

PhotoSaintGermain: the Left Bank photo festival returns for a fascinating 2023 edition

It's back: head to the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district in Paris to enjoy the PhotoSaintGermain festival, a free artistic event not to be missed, from November 2 to 25, 2023.

Treasures of the Baltic Sea, a precious and free amber exhibition at Galerie Kugel

For an up-close look at superb amber stones, visit Galerie Kugel from October 18 to December 16, 2023. This new free exhibition offers an opportunity to admire this golden-hued material, used since Antiquity in all its forms.

Elmgreen & Dragset: the duo exhibit 7 fascinating sculptures at Galerie Perrotin

New exhibition by Elmgreen & Dragset in Paris! From October 14 to November 18, 2023, the two Scandinavian visual artists take over Galerie Perrotin, in Paris's 3rd arrondissement, for a solo show featuring seven fascinating sculptures, or sculpted groups.

Noémie Sauve exhibition at Drawing Lab: Admiratio

Immerse yourself in the world of Noémie Sauve at Drawing Lab with the exhibition Admiratio, fusing wonder and scientific research, from October 14, 2023 to January 7, 2024. Inspired by her Tara and Vulcano expeditions, the artist blends drawing, sculpture and science to reveal the invisible world of coral and the luminosity of volcanic rock. An invitation to rediscover the beauty of the natural world.

Fantaisies Animales, the free Murano glass exhibition at the Domaine de Sceaux

Discover original Murano glass pieces, free of charge, at the Pavillon de préfiguration du musée du Grand Siècle in Sceaux, from October 13, 2023. As fragile as they are beautiful, these sculptures take the form of real-life animals!

Entre Les Murs exhibition by Tanja Smeets and Karin van Dam at Abbaye de Maubuisson - our photos

The Entre les Murs exhibition at Abbaye de Maubuisson, from October 8, 2023 to February 25, 2024, features Dutch artists Tanja Smeets and Karin van Dam. With their immersive installations, they invite us to see the poetry hidden in everyday objects and the nature that surrounds us.

The extraordinary history of cycling in Neuilly, a free exhibition at the Théâtre des Sablons

Bicycle or BMX, past or present: the bicycle has a rich history. The town of Neuilly-sur-Seine invites you to take part in a unique tour, with the exhibition "L'extraordinaire histoire du vélo à Neuilly", to be seen at the Théâtre des Sablons from October 13 to 29, 2023.

Porsche Legacy: a free street-art exhibition in tribute to the 911 in Paris

Porsche takes center stage at an unusual street-art exhibition in Paris. To mark the 75th anniversary of the famous car brand, parts of the legendary 911 have been transformed by some one hundred international artists. See you from October 5 to 28, 2023!