Paris and the surrounding region evolve with the times, and every year brings its share of new developments. Whether it's renovation work, new sites, major transformations or innovative projects, theÎle-de-France region is evolving at breakneck speed. To help you get your bearings and project yourself into the future of the Paris region, we take a look at what's coming soon.
Public transport, shopping centers, living spaces, renovated monuments, new museums, urban redevelopment- in many ways, Paris and the surrounding area are still changing. Whether rehabilitating the treasures of the past or building the heritage of the future, the Paris region is adapting and metamorphosing, while its residents watch the evolution of the Île-de-France region in real time.
So, what are these future projects to keep an eye on? Here's what's coming up soon in and around Paris!
Transportation
Greater Paris: what progress has been made on metro lines 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18?
In less than ten years, the surface area of the Paris metro will have doubled. Line 14 has already celebrated its expansion, and will continue to grow. What about the new lines that are due to result from this major project? Where do things stand exactly? We take stock. [Read more]
Grand Paris Express: everything you need to know about the future metro line 15
With its 75 km of track, it will be the longest metro line in France! Scheduled to enter service progressively between late 2025 and 2030, line 15 will run all around Paris, crossing no fewer than 45 communes. Here's everything you need to know about this future metro line of the Grand Paris Express, which will carry over 1.5 million passengers every day. [Read more]
Grand Paris Express: everything you need to know about the future metro line 16
It will be the eastern ring-road of the Grand Paris metro network! With its 27.5 km of track, line 16 will link the Noisy-Champs station to the Saint-Denis Pleyel station by 2028, crossing two departments of the Paris region and serving 10 stations. Here's everything you need to know about this future metro line of the Grand Paris Express. [Read more]
Future news
Ikea Madeleine now closed, opening of Ikea Italia 2
Ikea Paris had announced the closure of its La Madeleine store and its move to the Italie Deux shopping center in the 13th arrondissement. Now it's done: Ikea has closed its store in the first arrondissement and is opening one in the 13th. [Read more]
Bistrot Micheline, in the former Sèvres train station, opens its doors!
Micheline is the name of the new Bistrots Pas Parisiens restaurant that will take you out of your daily routine. The group, led by Hakim Gaouaoui and supported by Stéphane Rotenberg, have set their sights on the exceptional and unusual setting of the former Pont de Sèvres train station. And when the menu is by 3-star chef Gilles Goujon, we can't wait to find out! The opening is scheduled for September 18, 2024. [Read more]
Grand Palais and Palais de la Découverte: when will the Paris monument be fully reopened?
After more than three years of work, the Grand Palais has once again opened its doors to the public for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Following these events, the monument is being reopened gradually. [Read more]
Cité des Bébés, the Cité des Sciences' HQ for toddlers, to reopen in autumn 2024
Under construction for a few years now, the Cité des bébés was the place for toddlers to touch, look at and play with their parents, while learning. Now, the Cité des Bébés has a date for reopening, and it's autumn 2024! [Read more]
Notre-Dame de Paris: date and schedule for the cathedral's reopening in 2024
After the fire at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, a date of 2024 was announced for the completion of work and the reopening of the monument to the public. Find out more about the announced date and ask for the program! [Read more]
Did you know? This Art Deco theater is the only one in Paris with blue decorations!
All Parisian theaters are dressed in red... except one! The Art Deco-style Théâtre Daunou, located next to the Opéra de Paris, is the only one in the capital to be decorated in blue. Find out why! [Read more]
Paris: a museum dedicated to fashion designer Pierre Cardin will open soon in the capital
Following the death of Pierre Cardin, the fashion house, now run by his grand-nephew Rodrigo Basilicati-Cardin, reinvents itself in the Faubourg Saint-Honoré. The renovated boutique retains the futuristic aesthetic emblematic of the label, and is now ready to house the furniture line and the Pierre Cardin Museum. [Read more]
Musée du Louvre: Byzantium and Eastern Christianity department to open in 2024-2025
On February 1, Laurence Des Cars, current President of the Musée du Louvre, spoke to the Élysée Palace about the forthcoming opening of the Department of Byzantine and Oriental Christian Art, and in particular about the timetable for its completion. See you in 2024 or 2025 to discover the 1,200 pieces on display at the museum! [Read more]
Cité de la Gastronomie Paris-Rungis: scheduled to open in 2024
The Cité de la gastronomie Paris-Rungis is due to open in Val-de-Marne in 2024. Conceived as a cultural complex, the new venue's mission is to promote sustainable food and responsible gastronomy through a number of creative and convivial spaces. [Read more]
Did you know? Villa Windsor, the former home of English royalty, is about to be unveiled to the public
The former residence of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, located in the Bois de Boulogne, is to be refurbished and opened to the public by 2025. Perfect for a dive into the history of English royalty, among other things! [Read more]
Wonderwoods, the immersive restaurant in the heart of the enchanted forest at Val d'Europe from 2025
After the ocean, space and the jungle, Ephemera will be setting foot in the enchanted forest to offer us a new immersive restaurant, this time in Val d'Europe, Seine-et-Marne, by 2025. [Read more]
Imagipark: action game, VR, karting, bowling, the temple of indoor leisure in Val d'Europe from 2025
Val d'Europe is undergoing a major transformation, with the aim of becoming a leading destination for indoor leisure activities by 2025! Action games, go-karting, bowling, virtual reality and immersive restaurants - there's something for all ages! [Read more]
Île-de-France's first cable car: here's what the Câble 1 cabin will look like
Câble 1, Île-de-France's very first aerial tramway, reveals a little more. Expected in Val-de-Marne by 2025, Île-de-France Mobilités has lifted the veil on the prototype of these future cabins that will take you to new heights! [Read more]
Etoile Voltaire: a new cinema designed as a living space with a green rooftop in Paris
Beware! A hot new place to live is coming soon to Paris! Etoile Voltaire, a project we've been waiting for since 2016, is coming to Paris' 11th arrondissement. The program includes 5 cinemas, a green rooftop and a solidarity restaurant! [Read more]
Discover the Fabrique de l'Art, the future Centre Pompidou Francilien in Massy, 91
As the Centre Pompidou in Paris closes for renovation until 2030, the museum's works - one of Europe's most important collections of contemporary and modern art - are migrating to a new cultural venue in the Île-de-France region: the Centre Pompidou Francilien - Fabrique de l'Art / Musée national Picasso Paris. [Read more]
Disneyland Paris: the Snow Queen zone gets an opening date
Attention Snow Queen fans! The world of Arendelle is taking shape at Disneyland Paris, at Walt Disney Studios to be precise, with a new themed zone based on the adventures of Elsa and Anna. The new land is currently under construction, and a tentative opening date has been announced for the 2024 edition of D23. Attraction, restaurant and other stores, opening date... We tell you all! [Read more]
The future Grenouillère aquatic center in Antony (Hauts-de-Seine)
The Hauts-de-Seine département is investing 78.4 million euros to transform the Grenouillère swimming pool into a modern aquatic center. Located south of the Parc de Sceaux, the new facility will open in November 2026. Work, which began in January 2024, will take 28 months to complete. [Read more]
Paris to host the European Swimming Championships in 2026!
In April 2023, France submitted its bid to host the European Swimming Championships in 2026. This Wednesday, January 24, the French Swimming Federation announced that the event would be held in Paris in two years' time! [Read more]
The first Louis Vuitton hotel on the Champs-Elysées
It's confirmed: Louis Vuitton is to open the first hotel in its history on the Champs-Élysées! Located at 103-111 de l'Avenue, the address is set to cover almost 6,000 m2 and open in 2026. [Read more]
L'Aérosol Saint-Denis: a museum dedicated to street art and hip hop soon to open in the Paris region
A museum dedicated to street art and hip hop in the Paris region? That's the exciting project soon to see the light of day in Seine-Saint-Denis, as part of the revival of the Cathédrales du Rail. Called L'Aérosol Saint-Denis, this new cultural venue will be housed in the former railway halls, which are listed on the Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments. [Read more]
