Free exhibition guide - activities

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!

Dior J'adore!, the free exhibition celebrating the House's iconic fragrance - extensions

The free "Dior J'adore!" exhibition is set to scent Fashion Week! From September 27 to October 8, Beaux-Arts de Paris celebrates the iconic Dior fragrance, an olfactory work of art born of Christian Dior's passion for flowers. Discover the timeless legacy of "J'adore" through the decades, the art and creativity that have marked its history. Due to its success, the exhibition has been extended! Reserve your place via the booking link at the bottom of the article.

90 years of Air France at Galeries Lafayette: fashion, heritage, mythical objects and couture shows!

Ready to fly away into the world of Air France? Galeries Lafayette invites the famous airline to celebrate its 90th anniversary, from September 28 to October 10, 2023. A unique, free exhibition featuring an exceptional heritage collection, new fashion creations and mythical objects, punctuated by retrospective fashion shows. Get ready for a journey of extraordinary elegance!

A free exhibition of exceptional vintage fashions in a private room at La Samaritaine.

Fashion and art intertwine for a free exhibition of vintage luxury at La Samaritaine! From October 5 to 15, 2023, Heristoria invites you to discover an exceptional selection of archival pieces from the LVMH Houses, in a private room in the Grand Magasin.

Posy Simmonds in Paris: a plunge into illustrated literature at the BPI - Centre Pompidou

Discover the graphic and literary universe of cartoonist Posy Simmonds, on the occasion of the "Dessiner la littérature" exhibition at the BPI - Centre Pompidou from November 22, 2023 to April 1, 2024. From her early days at The Guardian to her iconic graphic novels, delve into the heart of her unique talent combining keen observation, humor and a passion for literature.

Nuits corticales, Loris Gréaud's contemporary exhibition transforms the Petit Palais - photos

A fantastic and magical world takes over the Petit Palais... Discover the free exhibition Cortical Nights, from October 4, 2023 to January 14, 2024.

Les Cages de l'Imaginaire exhibition by Sandra Chevrier at Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery - our photos

Discover the universe fusing femininity and comic book culture of Canadian artist Sandra Chevrier at her first Solo Show in France at Galerie Goldshteyn-Saatort, from September 29 to November 30, 2023. With "Les Cages de l'Imaginaire", plunge into a profound exploration of feminine power and the challenges of the modern woman!

Militant figures in popular sport, a committed exhibition at Campus Condorcet

Discover the lives and stories of sports activists who helped democratize sport in the last century, thanks to a free exhibition on display from November 2023 at the Condorcet Campus, as part of the Cultural Olympiad.

Le temps qu'il nous faut, the exhibition that offers us a nice break at Maïf Social Club

Maïf Social Club invites us to take an artistic break from our ever-changing world, with the exhibition Le temps qu'il nous faut, on view from September 30, 2023 to February 24, 2024.

Paris: artist Rose Barberat transforms the PACT gallery into a laundromat, our photos

"Le Foyer" is the name of an unusual, free installation currently on show in Paris. Presenting her latest series of paintings dedicated to the washing machine, young French artist Rose Barberat has transformed the PACT gallery into a laundromat, in the style of an incredible trompe-l'œil!

Planet Ocean: the free exhibition by Yann Arthus-Bertrand and Brian Skerry at Bercy Village

The walls of Bercy Village are adorned with new photographs celebrating the ocean. The Planet Ocean exhibition, by Yann Arthus-Bertrand and Brian Skerry, can be viewed free of charge from October 7, 2023 to January 6, 2024.

Gérard Zlotykamien a.k.a. Zloty in Paris: A poignant free exhibition by the pioneer of Street Art

From September 23 to October 28, 2023, we're off to Paris's 13th arrondissement to take a unique plunge into the world of the first urban art artist, Gérard Zlotykamien, through a free retrospective exhibition. This unprecedented occasion, celebrating 60 years since its creation, is an invitation to explore the roots of Street Art.

Pink October: Resonances, the free breast cancer exhibition at the Thuillier gallery

To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, artist Le Bé presents a contemporary exhibition focusing on patients. On view at the Thuillier gallery from September 29 to October 12, 2023.