Valentine's Day is all about celebrating love, but it's also a great excuse to spend some quality time together! When you're in the most romantic of capitals, what could be better than a cultural stroll for two? It's just the thing, because all year round, Paris is alive with a rich cultural program, including for Valentine's Day! So whether you're looking to surprise your soulmate or take advantage of the day to conquer the capital's cultural spots as a romantic getaway, you won't want to miss out!
This year, we're inviting you to discover some beautiful exhibitions, sometimes romantic, sometimes surprising, and always in great locations! Whether they're all about love and feelings, or simply the hot exhibitions of the moment, you've got enough to plan a great program with your other half. Perfect for living your love under the Parisian sky!
Ready to discover the hot exhibitions waiting for you in Paris this Valentine's Day? It's time to conquer the capital's cultural outings. All that's left to do is pick out your favorites to create the perfect day out for you and your loved one. Contemporary art, immersive scenography, street art, iconic museums or historic exhibitions, there's something for everyone. These beautiful nuggets are just waiting for you, for this romantic and enriching rendez-vous!
By the way, stay tuned: this guide is updated as announcements and discoveries are made. To make sure you don't miss out on any of the things to do in Paris on Valentine 's Day, February 14, 2024, check this guide regularly.
At Prince Genji's court: exceptional evening tours for the Musée Guimet exhibition
The Musée Guimet takes us on a fabulous journey back to the days of Imperial Japan, with the exhibition A la cour du Prince Genji, on view from November 22, 2023 to March 25, 2024. [Read more]
Felines: a special night-time exhibition at the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle
They're as adorable as they are dangerous: the Natural History Museum's Grande Galerie de l'Evolution is devoting an exhibition to felines, from March 22, 2023 to April 21, 2024. For an even more special visit, take advantage of the nocturne on March 23, 2024. [Read more]
A journey through stone and light: the Conciergerie's magnificent photo exhibition unveiled
Photographer Ahmet Ertuğ lets us admire exceptional monuments through his photographs, presented in the exhibition "Voyage dans les pierres et la lumière", to be discovered at the Conciergerie from February 9 to May 20, 2024. [Read more]
En amour, the immersive, interactive installation at the Philharmonie de Paris
Take part in a unique, interactive and immersive experience, with the installation En amour, presented at the Philharmonie de Paris from February 9 to August 25, 2024. [Read more]
Mille et une Orchidées 2024, the floral exhibition in the large greenhouses of the Jardin des Plantes
Here's a flower show you won't want to miss: Mille et une Orchidées returns from February 8 to March 4, 2024! Come to the Grandes Serres of the Jardin des Plantes to enjoy this magnificent floral tour. [Read more]
Musée de l'Illusion exhibition: discover the fascinating pop art of Emmanuelle Rybojad
Pop artist Emmanuelle Rybojad unveils captivating new works at the Musée de l'Illusion, in a groundbreaking exhibition presented from January 24 to February 26, 2024. [Read more]
The Dior Gallery: a sublime exhibition at the couture house's historic address
The Galerie Dior is the must-see spot for fashion lovers in Paris! Located in the historic mansion at 30 Montaigne, it invites visitors to plunge into the heart of the fabulous universe of the House of Christian Dior. Between heritage(s) and reinvention, discover the new exhibition route of this cultural showcase, through a succession of immersive scenographies brought together in this veritable little museum. [Read more]
Taking in the sun: the dazzling contemporary art exhibition at Hangar Y
Hangar Y continues to take us skywards, with its new exhibition, "Taking the Sun", on view from December 16, 2023 to April 21, 2024. [Read more]
The colors of fashion, the stunning photo exhibition at the Palais Galliera - our photos
The Palais Galliera unveils a series of unpublished photographs from the 1920s, in an exhibition to be seen from June 16, 2023 to March 15, 2024. [Read more]
LV Dream by Louis Vuitton: free exhibition, boutique, café and chocolate shop
The famous Maison Louis Vuitton opens LV DREAM, a free exhibition and gift store that also features a café and a chocolate shop in collaboration with Chef Pâtissier Maxime Frédéric of Cheval Blanc Paris. While the exhibition is by reservation only, the boutique and café are open to the public. [Read more]
AURA INVALIDES, the must-see sound and light show in Paris
Looking for a unique nocturnal experience in Paris? Ready to be amazed and embark on a timeless journey to a legendary heritage site? Come and discover AURA INVALIDES, a sound and light show at the iconic Dôme des Invalides as night falls. A magical moment in the heart of the Dome, sure to delight young and old alike. [Read more]
Paradox Museum Paris, a crazy journey of optical illusions
Paradox Museum, 90 experiences of trompe l'oeil, optical illusions and sensory upheaval await you in Paris. You'll love being fooled and capturing surrealist images. Would you like to try it out? [Read more]
Le Corbusier in Boulogne: visit the apartment-studio of the famous French architect
The Fondation Le Corbusier offers unique tours of the famous French architect's apartment-studio, located in the Molitor building on the Boulogne-Paris border, to perpetuate the eternal influence of this visionary genius. [Read more]
Egypt of the Pharaohs: the Atelier des Lumières immersive exhibition unveiled in images
A fabulous journey awaits us this year at the Atelier des Lumières: from February 9, 2024 to January 5, 2025, discover the Egypt of the Pharaohs, from Cheops to Ramses II. [Read more]
LEGO: The Art of the Brick, the exhibition returns to Montparnasse - final days
LEGO fans, children at heart, discover Nathan Sawaya's exhibition, The Art of the Brick, which returns to Paris, in Montparnasse to be precise, in the former Galeries Lafayette! More than 100 brick sculptures by Nathan Sawaya await you from December 20, 2023 to August 11, 2024. [Read more]
Tutankhamun, the 3000 m² Pharaonic immersive experience is extended in Paris
Tutankhamun, the pharaonic immersive experience, is on show at Galeries Montparnasse until September 1, 2024. We're off to experience a unique adventure, a playful adventure game and a 3,000 m² exhibition in Paris, designed by the team behind the Ramses and Tutankhamun exhibitions at La Villette. [Read more]
Notre-Dame de Paris at the Cité de l'architecture: our photos of the monumental exhibition
The Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine and the Etablissement public chargé de la conservation et de la restauration de la cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, the contracting authority for the restoration project, invite you to discover the exhibition Notre-Dame de Paris - Des bâtisseurs aux restaurateurs. On view from February 15, 2023 to June 2, 2024, this exhibition looks back at the history of the cathedral's construction, the current worksite with its constraints and fantastic discoveries, and presents the restored works and sculptures that will join the cathedral for its opening in 2024. [Read more]
The Durfort Mammoth at the Paris Natural History Museum, restored!
(Re)discover at the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, Paris, the newly restored "Mammouth de Durfort", an icon of paleontology on display since 1898. [Read more]
To avoid disappointment, we recommend booking your visit in advance. So, where do we start?
Dates and Opening Time
On February 14, 2024
