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: inauguration of line 15 Sud postponed to summer 2026
With 75 km of track, it will be the longest metro line in France! Anticipated by many residents of the Paris region, line 15 will run all around Paris, crossing no less than 45 communes. While the opening of the southern section was announced for the end of 2025, its commissioning has now been postponed until summer 2026. The inauguration of the Eastern and Western sections is scheduled for 2031. Here's everything you need to know about the future Grand Paris Express metro line, 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
Notre-Dame de Paris: schedules, reservations, masses, news, everything you need to know
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. Since December 8, 2024, the monument is once again accessible. With reservations, year-round concerts and suggested tours, discover all the information you need to prepare your visit to this emblem of Paris, ready to welcome the world. [Read more]
La Cité des Bébés, HQ for toddlers at the Cité des Sciences: discover the new space
Under construction for a few years now, the Cité des bébés was a place for toddlers to touch, look at and play with their parents, while learning. From now on, the Cité des Bébés has a reopening date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024! [Read more]
Reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral: dates, opening times and full programme for the week
The fire at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris will soon be a thing of the past! Reopening date, opening hours and program await you in this article, which summarizes the week-long reopening of the monument over 8 days! [Read more]
Maison de Claude Debussy: discover the composer's world at Saint-Germain-en-Laye
The Maison de Claude Debussy, the famous French composer, opens its doors to you in the heart of Saint-Germain-en-Laye! This is your chance to enter his world, in the house where he was born, a listed historic monument. [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]
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]
JR to transform the Pont Neuf into an ephemeral grotto in homage to Christo and Jeanne-Claude
In September 2025, the Pont-Neuf will be transformed into a monumental grotto by JR. A tribute to Christo and Jeanne-Claude, this ephemeral installation will offer a unique artistic immersion in the heart of Paris. [Read more]
Discover the new cultural offering of the Palais de la Découverte for its reopening in 2025.
Currently closed for renovations, the Palais de la Découverte has announced its new cultural offering for its reopening in 2025, featuring scientific experiments and laboratories for the whole family to learn while having fun! [Read more]
LE SPOT: street art, sports areas and urban forest in Joinville-le-Pont, opening in 2025
The town of Joinville-le-Pont, in the Val-de-Marne region of France, is getting ready to unveil a new cultural, artistic, nature and family site, called LE SPOT. The idea? Transform the "abandoned" area of the A4 freeway into an open-air gallery, urban forest and sports venue. We tell you more about this project, due for completion in spring 2025, in the south-east of the Paris region. [Read more]
The square in front of Paris City Hall is being transformed into an urban forest. What will it look like?
The square in front of the town hall is being transformed! On October 16, 2024, work began on greening the emblematic square. Over a period of eight months, 90 trees will be planted to combat heat islands and promote urban biodiversity. This symbolic project is part of Anne Hidalgo's ecological policy, and we tell you all about what's in store. [Read more]
The Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain to move to the heart of Paris in 2025
Goodbye boulevard Raspail, hello Palais-Royal: at the end of 2025, the Fondation Cartier will be moving to new premises in the 1st arrondissement. [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]
The Orient Express restaurant by Yannick Alléno
The legendary Orient-Express will soon be back in service between Paris and Vienna, thanks to the Accor group. The project is accompanied by a major announcement: multi-starred chef Yannick Alléno will be in charge of on-board catering, promising a culinary experience of the stature of European terroirs. [Read more]
Naruto sets up shop at Parc Spirou with a new, dedicated zone
Hervé Lux, director of Parc Spirou, has announced the opening of a 100% Naruto extension. Find out more about this exclusive project. [Read more]
Odyssée: the future video game museum awaits you in 2026 at Bussy-Saint-Georges (77)
Would you like to discover the history of video games in a museum? "Odyssée", a museum dedicated to the history of gaming, awaits video game fans from 2026 in Bussy-Saint-Georges, Seine-et-Marne. Backed by Emmanuel Macron and financed by a record-breaking participatory campaign, the project will feature the world's largest console collection and an authentic Japanese village for an unprecedented immersive experience! [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]
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]
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]
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]
Aerog'art, the former Invalides air terminal transformed into a future Parisian cultural venue
On the esplanade des Invalides, a former air terminal is set to become a new cultural venue in the heart of Paris. We tell you more about Aerog'art, a project due to be completed by 2027. [Read more]
L'Aérosol Saint-Denis: a museum dedicated to street art to be opened in Paris Region by 2028
A museum dedicated to street art and urban cultures in the Paris region? That's the exciting project due to come to life in Seine-Saint-Denis by 2028 as part of the revival of the Cathedrales du Rail. Dubbed "l'Aérosol Saint-Denis", this new cultural venue will be housed in the former railway halls, which are listed as a Monument Historique. [Read more]
The former Menier chocolate factory in Noisiel is transformed into a Cité du goût, complete with spa and luxury hotel.
The former Menier chocolate factory in Noisiel, Seine-et-Marne, a 19th-century architectural gem, is about to be given a new lease of life thanks to an ambitious redevelopment project led by Linkcity. By 2028, this iconic site, which has been vacant for four years, will be home to the Cité du goût, a complex dedicated to gastronomy, well-being and tourism, with the creation of 560 housing units, a luxury hotel and a spa. This transformation heralds a new era for a site once dominated by chocolate production. [Read more]
