What to visit in paris - activities

What you need to know about the reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris: dates, bookings and new features

With its thirteen million visitors a year, Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral is one of the capital's must-sees. A place of worship as well as a monument, it has witnessed the history of Paris since its construction. Announced for December 8, 2024, its reopening is eagerly awaited. From reservations to the transformation of the forecourt and the proposed visitor itineraries, discover all the information you need to prepare your visit to this emblem of Paris, ready to welcome 15 million visitors a year.

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!

The panorama of the Paris Pantheon, the view of Paris we love, free for under-26s.

Visiting the Pantheon is one thing, but did you know you could also visit its colonnades and discover a sublime panorama of Paris? From April to October, the Pantheon exceptionally opens its rooftop to visitors to admire the rooftops of Paname and the Eiffel Tower.

The Château de Versailles, a witness to French history just a stone's throw from Paris

Located southwest of Paris, in the Yvelines department, the Château de Versailles is one of the region's most visited tourist sites. With 7 million visitors a year (approximately), the estate offers visitors the chance to immerse themselves in history - history with a capital H - and in the daily life of the court between the 17th and 18th centuries.

Akan, les valeurs de l'échange, the exhibition at the Monnaie de Paris - closed

Due to the coronavirus epidemic, the Monnaie de Paris is inviting history buffs to discover its brand new exhibition, Akan, les valeurs de l'échange, from July until February 28, 2021. A dive into the history of the Akan peoples, Ashanti in particular, and their unique use of gold as a currency of exchange. The exhibition is closed until further notice.

Rêve Electro, the exhibition at the Philharmonie

The Philharmonie de Paris is devoting a retrospective to electronic music and its deciphering, entitled Rêve Electro, de Kraftwerk à Daft Punk, from April 9 to August 11, 2019. The exhibition offers an insight into this vast musical culture, tinged with a political dimension.

Delacroix exhibition at the Musée du Louvre, photos and video

The Musée du Louvre and New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art are offering an exhibition at the Paris museum focusing on the work of Eugène Delacroix from March 29 to July 23, 2018.

Dazzling Venice, the exhibition at the Grand Palais

The Grand Palais is devoting an exhibition to the Serenissima, Dazzling Venice, from September 26, 2018 to January 21, 2019. An opportunity to discover the history and daily life of a dynamic and colorful city, where the arts flourished before the arrival of Napoleon and the fall of the Venetian Republic in 1797.

Game of Thrones: The Touring Exhibition unveiled in Paris

The Parc des Expositions at Porte de Versailles invites fans of J.R.R. Martin's universe to discover a new exhibition dedicated to Game of Thrones, entitled The Touring Exhibition, from June 1 to September 2, 2018. A way to rediscover the HBO-signed series after the exhibition at the Carrousel du Louvre.

Incarna : our test of the immersive VR adventure near the Bastille

Lovers of virtual reality experiences, we've found a new place for you. Here is Incarna, which offers a 45-minute VR activity that will take you to exotic lands. An experience at the crossroads of virtual reality, escape game and cinema.