Invalides district - activities

Le Jardin de Mademoiselle, the gourmet tea room that changes with the seasons

Fancy a snack in Wonderland? We'd like to take you to Jardin de Mademoiselle, a tea room as pretty as a heart, whose decor and menu change with the seasons. Here, you can indulge in gourmet drinks and cakes in a bright, bucolic atmosphere.

James McNeill Whistler exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay - our photos

The Musée d'Orsay is hosting an exhibition of works by American artist James McNeill Whistler, entitled "James McNeill Whistler (1834 -1903), Masterpieces from the Frick Collection, New York", from February 8 to May 8, 2022.

Yves Saint Laurent in Museums: his influences unveiled at the Musée d’Orsay

Six Parisian museums curates a huge exhibition deployed in the entire city. The “Yves Saint Laurent in Museums” exhibition is to be enjoyed from January 29 to May 15, 2022, at the Musée d’Orsay: discover Marcel Proust’s influence on the designer’s universe and explore the male/female codes.

Rosa Bonheur, the compelling exhibition to see at the Musée d’Orsay

For the bicentenary of her birth, the Musée d’Orsay gives Rosa Bonheur pride of place by curating a major exhibition you do not want to miss. Meet from October 18, 2022 to January 15, 2023 to discover exclusive works found in attics by the Parisian museum.

New Year’s Eve 2022 with Bus Toqué

Visiting Paris while enjoying a meal worthy of the greatest restaurants on New Year’s Eve? You can with Bus Toqué! Get onboard to enjoy a festive journey in the heart of Paris and celebrate Saint Sylvester while visiting the most beautiful locations in the French capital city.

Christmas teatime by Jardin de Mademoiselle

Jardin de Mademoiselle – this tearoom and store in Paris 7th arrondissement we love so much – is switching to Christmas style. Looking for gift ideas, tasty homemade teas, exclusive Advent calendar or a divine and homemade teatime? Here is the venue you are likely to fall in love with.

Signac Collectionneur, the surprising exhibition at the Musée d’Orsay – our pictures

Renown painter, Paul Signac has already been the topic of many exhibitions in France. This time, the Musée d’Orsay focuses on the collector he was. From October 12, 2021 to February 13, 2022, discover the “Signac collectionneur” exhibition.

Cinema at last, our photos of the exhibition on the emergence of the 7th art at the Musée d'Orsay

The Lumière brothers gave birth to cinema in 1895. Two centuries later, the Musée d'Orsay looks back at the genesis of this invention that changed art and fashion forever. The Enfin le cinéma! exhibition runs from September 28, 2021 to January 16, 2022.

Musée Rodin and the sculpture garden: discover the summer 2021 program

The Musée Rodin is a genuine Parisian rococo architecture gem where are mostly exhibited works by Auguste Rodin and Camille Claudel. This summer, the museum teopens the garden and provides a lovely program to be enjoyed from June 17 to September 26, 2021.

Démesure en Scène Ouest: Paris's largest open-air cultural and gastronomic stage

For a gourmet and cultural summer in 2021, head for Démesure en scène Ouest, in Paris's 7th arrondissement. Live shows, stand-up comedy, street theater, concerts, crazy creature shows and Swedish barbecues await you at this new open-air recreational venue!

Picasso-Rodin: the exhibition continues at the Musée Rodin - our photos

It's the not-to-be-missed event of the new artistic season: the Picasso-Rodin double exhibition stretches between the walls of the Musée Rodin and the Musée Picasso. From May 19, 2021 to January 2, 2021, come and discover the unique story told by these intertwined works.

Rosa Bonheur sur Seine reopens its terrace for summer fun

Good news for Rosa Bonheur Sur Seine regulars, as the famous terrace on the Berges de Seine reopens its doors this Wednesday, May 19, 2021.

Covid: the National Assembly to eventually approve the health pass

As deputies voted for the creation of a health pass in the evening of Monday May 10, 2021, when examining the draft bill to exit the health crisis, MoDem group has tipped the scale in favor of “against”, to everyone’s surprise. The Prime Minister confirmed there “will be a health pass”, confirming on the occasion the issue with the majority will be “sorted out” by the government. The following night, the bill has been eventually passed after a second deliberation.

Artificialis, the exhibition by Laurent Grasso at the Musée d'Orsay

Laurent Grasso invests the Musée d'Orsay with a new film to be seen from May 19 to July 18, 2021, as part of the exhibition The Origins of the World. The film presents a mass of images of the world in hyper acceleration, in a moment of "paroxysmal hybridization of humans and non-humans".

Girault de Prangey, photographe, exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay - new dates

The Musée d'Orsay invites you to discover its new exhibition, Girault de Prangey, photographe, from May 19 to July 11, 2021. A retrospective on the career of one of the major figures in the early days of photography in France.

Modernités suisses, the Musée d'Orsay exhibition - new dates

Swiss modernism from 1890 to 1914 is on show at the Musée d'Orsay this spring. From May 19 to July 25, 2021, the museum presents a selection of 70 paintings by painters of the Swiss avant-garde, including Cuno Amiet, Giovanni Giacometti, Felix Vallotton and Max Buri. Little known in France, they were part of the European avant-garde.

The origins of the world exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay - new dates

The Musée d'Orsay is devoting a major exhibition to the Origins of the World and the Invention of Nature in Darwin's Century. This exhibition, at the crossroads of science and art, will revisit this historic upheaval of the 19th century. The exhibition will run from May 19 to July 18, 2021.

History of the Concorde Bridge

Did you know that the Pont de la Concorde was built using ashlar from the ruins of the Bastille Prison? To find out more about this famous Parisian bridge, click here!

Léon Spilliaert, the exhibition between light and solitude at the Musée d'Orsay - closed

The Musée d'Orsay pays tribute to the painter Léon Spilliaert with the exhibition "Lumière et solitude", from October 13, 2020 to January 10, 2021. More than 90 works highlight the artist's distinctive style, at the frontier of different pictorial currents. The exhibition remains closed until further notice.

Aubrey Beardsley, the exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay - closed

The Musée d'Orsay pays tribute to Aubrey Beardsley, the English draughtsman and illustrator. The exhibition, on view from October 13, 2020 to January 10, 2021, features original drawings shown for the first time in France. Around a hundred works await you in this unprecedented retrospective. The exhibition is closed until further notice.