"Paris!" the free immersive exhibition at Hôtel de Ville, new slots available

Hôtel de Ville presents its exceptional exhibition until November 16, 2024. "Paris! The capital presents itself to the world" is the name of this exhibition, which tells us more about the city, whether you're a Parisian, a resident of the Ile-de-France or a tourist just passing through.

The "Paris!" exhibition tells the story of the capital's last ten years. Through giant portraits by Marguerite Bornhauser on "Who are the Parisians?", an immersion into Paris by bike, street-art and a life-size school street, Paris reveals itself. We travel along the Seine, discovering heritage and cultural landmarks, and a multitude of the city's secrets, all presented in a fun and educational way.

Did you know that one in four Parisians was born abroad, or that Louise and Gabriel have been the most popular first names over the last ten years? This family-friendly exhibition is designed to be fun and interactive. With quizzes, digital experiments and illustrated maps, young and old alike can (re)discover the city.

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Here, we explore the transformations of Paris, from the Notre-Dame fire to the terrorist attacks, and see how the city has adapted to new uses while maintaining its status as a world city. The motto Fluctuat Nec Mergitur takes on its full meaning in this retrospective of the capital's challenges and triumphs.

6 good reasons to visit the Paris exhibition:

1. For a fun, interactive approach
   Through quizzes, maps and infographics, we learn surprising facts about Paris. This playful exhibition presents the capital in a new and engaging way.
   
   
2. For a grandiose immersive experience
   The exhibition offers a real wander around Paris, with video projections and sound ambiences that transport us into an urban forest or onto the city's bicycle paths .
   
   
3. For a journey through time
   The eight sections of the exhibition retrace the key events of the last decade. Visitors are invited to leave a message for future generations, which will be preserved at the Musée Carnavalet until 2042.
   
   
4. Lounging on a deckchair in Paris Plage mode
   Rediscover the Seine from its birthplace and the films that have been shot in Paris, not forgetting the key events that have left their mark on the capital.
   
   
5. Dive into a tropical alley
   Upstairs, a tropical alley awaits you. An opportunity to remind everyone of the importance of planting in a city like Paris.
   
   
6. Draw like you did at school and have your drawings come to life
   Young and old alike can draw in a reconstructed school and have their drawings come to life in a cartoon.

The exhibition is free and open until Saturday, November 16, 2024. Open Monday to Wednesday from 10am to 6:30pm, Thursday from 1pm to 8pm and Friday to Saturday from 10am to 6:30pm. Please note that it is closed on Sundays and public holidays. Time-stamped tickets can be booked free of charge on the Paris City Hall website.