What to visit in the 3rd arrondissement

Elmgreen & Dragset's free, hyperrealistic installation in a gallery in the Marais district of Paris.

Behind the window of the MASSIMODECARLO Pièce Unique gallery, a scene that is more real than life itself stops passersby in their tracks: a gallery assistant slumped over her desk, frozen in silence. Created by Elmgreen & Dragset, this hyperrealistic sculpture is at the heart of October 2025, a free exhibition that can be viewed day and night until October 31, 2025.

Musée Picasso Paris: a free 2,300 m2 garden dedicated to the artist's sculptures in 2030

In 2030, Paris will inaugurate a free Pablo Picasso sculpture garden at the foot of the Musée National Picasso in the Marais district. In 2,300 m2 of greenery, a dozen emblematic works will be exhibited in the open air. What we know.

Heritage Days 2025 at Saint Elisabeth de Hungrie Church in Paris, program

Discover the beautiful Eglise Sainte-Elisabeth-de-Hongrie, in Paris's 3rd arrondissement, during the Journées du Patrimoine on Saturday, September 20, 2025.

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: the little-known Musée Cognacq-Jay and its program

For the 42nd edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, the Musée Cognacq-Jay, located in the heart of Paris's 3rd arrondissement, opens its doors to all visitors on September 20 and 21, 2025. Come and discover this little-known museum in Paris.

Gustaf Westman's quirky pop-up decor gives a Parisian apartment a makeover - last day

Fashionable designer Gustaf Westman transforms a Parisian apartment into a pop-up that's part boutique, part arty installation! After Berlin and Copenhagen, this offbeat experience lands in Paris's 3rd arrondissement on June 28 and 29, 2025. Already acclaimed on Pinterest, the Swedish designer's unbridled decor is finally on show in real life!

Et Gaultier créa l'homme: the free sensory exhibition at the heart of the Maison Jean-Paul Gaultier - our photos

Maison Jean Paul Gaultier is opening its doors to you from June 12 to 15, 2025, for its new free exhibition "Et Gaultier créa l'homme - Le Male : Passé, Présent, Futur". An immersive, sensory journey celebrating its iconic Le Male fragrance, a symbol of freedom and masculine inclusivity, through a variety of collaborations and works of art. Book now!

Nuit des Musées 2025 in Paris: the Musée des Arts et Métiers at night

For this Nuit des Musées 2025, the Musée des Arts et Métiers is offering a special evening event on May 17, 2025: curious visitors of all ages are invited to discover machines and devices, each more extraordinary than the last.

FEMMES: Pharrell Williams' free group show at Galerie Perrotin - final days

Pharrell Williams takes over Galerie Perrotin with "Femmes", a free group exhibition from March 20 to April 19, 2025. Head for the Haut Marais to discover the works of 40 artists of African origin, paying tribute to black women.

Frédéric Malle: the perfumer organizes a free exhibition of fashion photos by David Sims

The renowned perfume house Frédéric Malle invites you to celebrate the 15th anniversary of its iconic fragrance at Galerie Perrotin (Impasse Saint Claude) on Sunday, January 26, 2025. The program includes an exhibition of fashion photos by David Sims, an immersive room to showcase the new fragrance, and other surprises ... all free of charge!

Nuit électrique: Pierre & Gilles' neon-lit photo exhibition at Galerie Templon - final days

The Pierre et Gilles duo return with a new free photo exhibition at Galerie Templon, from September 3 to October 26, 2024. Here, the kings of kitsch-sublime explore night from every angle in a new series of portraits entitled "Nuit électrique".

Free exhibition of Eva Jospin's cardboard worlds at Galleria Continua in the Marais district of Paris

Galleria Continua invites you on an escapade to Eva Jospin's imaginary land, on the occasion of her free exhibition "Tromper l'œil", until September 14, 2024. The French artist, a virtuoso of cardboard sculptures, has erected a new world on the second floor of the Galerie du Marais that invites you to explore and dream.

Jean Paul Gaultier celebrates Pride Month with an arty mural in his own image - last day

Jean-Paul Gaultier is celebrating Pride Month by inviting artist Pepo Moreno to paint a committed mural in the Marais district. The work, in the colors of the fashion label and its designer, can be viewed until June 30, 2024.

Time Machine, the temporal escape game at L'Antichambre

L'Antichambre, one of the capital's leading escape games, is offering a plunge into the past with Time Machine, a time adventure to be discovered at the rue de Blondel store when it reopens on June 9, 2021.

NBA Crossover: the exhibition for basketball fans is back!

The NBA comes to Paris for a weekend! Join us from April 26 to 28, 2019 for NBA Crossover, an exhibition at the Espace Léon Cœur Marais, in the 3rd arrondissement, highlighting the convergence between NBA and popular culture.

Exhibition of the Helena Rubinstein collection at the Musée d'art et d'histoire du Judaïsme

The Musée d'art et d'histoire du Judaïsme presents an exhibition based on Helena Rubinstein's personal collection, entitled L'Aventure de la Beauté, from March 20 to August 25, 2019. A dive into art, fashion and photography that leaves no one indifferent.