Open-air exhibitions, for an artistic stroll in Paris and the Ile-de-France region

Published by La Rédac · Photos by Violaine D. · Published on February 6, 2025 at 09:44 a.m.
Fancy an open-air exhibition in Paris? Here are the cultural nuggets waiting for you in the capital. The perfect way to get some fresh air and culture!

The weather's fine, the sky's blue (well, almost), so you're in the mood for a stroll through the streets of the capital. This is an excellent decision: you can get some exercise and feed your mind at the same time. And when we tell you that Paris is an open-air museum, it's not for nothing! Culture can also be experienced outdoors in the capital all year round (but especially in fine weather!).

Magnificent outdoor exhibitions are set up all over Paris. Sculptures, photographs, paintings, contemporary art installations, street art... Let yourself be surprised by these works of art that enchant the streets of Paris. It's a great way to learn something new on your own, with your family, your partner or your friends!

Please note that this guide is updated regularly as we make new discoveries, so if you're a fan of this kind of outdoor activity, be sure to bookmark this page and check back regularly to make sure you don't miss out on any good deals!

What exhibitions are currently on show in the streets of Paris? Let's take a long artistic stroll! Follow the guide.

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Le Printemps de l'Art déco 2025 : 2 mois de visites et animations pour le centenaire de ce style intemporel !Le Printemps de l'Art déco 2025 : 2 mois de visites et animations pour le centenaire de ce style intemporel !Le Printemps de l'Art déco 2025 : 2 mois de visites et animations pour le centenaire de ce style intemporel !Le Printemps de l'Art déco 2025 : 2 mois de visites et animations pour le centenaire de ce style intemporel ! Printemps de l'Art déco 2025: 2 months of visits and events to celebrate the centenary of this timeless style!
Sponsored - Ever heard of the Printemps de l'Art déco festival? This event returns from April 4 to June 1, 2025 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of this emblematic artistic movement in 23 partner destinations! An unmissable event for lovers of architecture, history and the decorative arts, to discover or rediscover! [Read more]

À la découverte des dinosaures : l'exposition "retour vers le passé" débarque à Morangis (91)À la découverte des dinosaures : l'exposition "retour vers le passé" débarque à Morangis (91)À la découverte des dinosaures : l'exposition "retour vers le passé" débarque à Morangis (91)À la découverte des dinosaures : l'exposition "retour vers le passé" débarque à Morangis (91) Discovering dinosaurs: the immersive exhibition arrives in Morangis, Essonne (91)
Get ready for a prehistoric invasion in Essonne (91)! On the weekend of April 5-6, 2025, the "Discovering Dinosaurs" touring exhibition stops off in Morangis for a Jurassic face-to-face encounter with some twenty larger-than-life mastodons, punctuated by fun and educational activities for the whole family. [Read more]

Exposition New Beginnings à la Tour Montparnasse Exposition New Beginnings à la Tour Montparnasse Exposition New Beginnings à la Tour Montparnasse Exposition New Beginnings à la Tour Montparnasse Panoramart: Aurélien Jeanney's creative exhibition perched atop the Tour Montparnasse
Ready to see Paris from another angle? From April 3 to October 31, 2025, the Observatoire de la Tour Montparnasse (Montparnasse Tower Observatory) propels art 210 meters into the sky with Panoramart, an exhibition by illustrator Aurélien Jeanney, featuring 10 trompe-l'œil and anamorphic frescoes that reinvent the capital. [Read more]

Visuels musée et monument - mémorial de la ShoahVisuels musée et monument - mémorial de la ShoahVisuels musée et monument - mémorial de la ShoahVisuels musée et monument - mémorial de la Shoah The genocide of the Armenians of the Ottoman Empire: the historical exhibition at the Shoah Memorial
From April 1, 2025, the Shoah Memorial will be presenting a new exhibition devoted entirely to the Armenian genocide, a dark chapter in the history of the 20th century. [Read more]

Visuel Paris 12e -  Bercy Village Cour Saint-EmilionVisuel Paris 12e -  Bercy Village Cour Saint-EmilionVisuel Paris 12e -  Bercy Village Cour Saint-EmilionVisuel Paris 12e -  Bercy Village Cour Saint-Emilion Paris Sauvage: the free photo exhibition at Bercy Village
Discover the wild animals that live in the Paris region, with the "Paris Sauvage" exhibition, to be seen on the walls of Bercy Village from January 16 to June 1, 2025. [Read more]

Le Musée de la Sculpture en plein air : une balade artistique gratuite au cœur de ParisLe Musée de la Sculpture en plein air : une balade artistique gratuite au cœur de ParisLe Musée de la Sculpture en plein air : une balade artistique gratuite au cœur de ParisLe Musée de la Sculpture en plein air : une balade artistique gratuite au cœur de Paris The Musée de la Sculpture en plein air: a free art walk in the heart of Paris
Have you heard of the Musée de la Sculpture en plein air? Located in the Square Tino Rossi in the 5th arrondissement, this small museum offers a free cultural stroll along the banks of the Seine, in a magnificent bucolic setting. [Read more]

Le jardin de sculptures de la Dhyus, un lieu insolite en Île-de-FranceLe jardin de sculptures de la Dhyus, un lieu insolite en Île-de-FranceLe jardin de sculptures de la Dhyus, un lieu insolite en Île-de-FranceLe jardin de sculptures de la Dhyus, un lieu insolite en Île-de-France In Chessy, an astonishing walk through the Dhyus sculpture garden
Looking for nature and art? Head off to an undiscovered spot some forty kilometers from Paris, to discover original sculptures scattered across the landscape. [Read more]

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Festival "Jardins du monde en mouvement" à la Cité UniversitaireFestival "Jardins du monde en mouvement" à la Cité UniversitaireFestival "Jardins du monde en mouvement" à la Cité UniversitaireFestival "Jardins du monde en mouvement" à la Cité Universitaire Jardins du monde en mouvement 2025: free botanical & artistic festival at Cité Universitaire
Join us at the Cité Universitaire de Paris from April 30 to September 28, 2025, to discover the five ephemeral gardens selected as finalists in the "Gardens of the World in Motion" competition. On the program: free poetic strolls through the creative green landscapes that have sprung up in the Cité's immense grounds. [Read more]

Domaine de Chamarande - nos photos - image00023Domaine de Chamarande - nos photos - image00023Domaine de Chamarande - nos photos - image00023Domaine de Chamarande - nos photos - image00023 Free 'Parade' exhibition at Domaine de Chamarande, featuring sculptor Stefan Rinck
From May 3 to September 28, 2025, the Domaine de Chamarande in the Essonne region of France honors German sculptor Stefan Rinck with "Parade". The program includes a monographic exhibition in the estate's park and orangery. An opportunity to explore, free of charge, a world where sculpture dialogues with history and social satire. [Read more]

Grandeur nature, l'exposition contemporaine dans les Jardins du Château de Fontainebleau -  A7C9135Grandeur nature, l'exposition contemporaine dans les Jardins du Château de Fontainebleau -  A7C9135Grandeur nature, l'exposition contemporaine dans les Jardins du Château de Fontainebleau -  A7C9135Grandeur nature, l'exposition contemporaine dans les Jardins du Château de Fontainebleau -  A7C9135 Grandeur Nature II: the contemporary art exhibition in the gardens of the Château de Fontainebleau
From May 25 to September 21, 2025, take a stroll through the gardens of the Château de Fontainebleau and discover the works on display. The Grandeur Nature contemporary art trail is back for a 2nd summer edition, free of charge. [Read more]

Une exposition en plein air pour le centenaire du Marché aux Puces de Biron à Saint-OuenUne exposition en plein air pour le centenaire du Marché aux Puces de Biron à Saint-OuenUne exposition en plein air pour le centenaire du Marché aux Puces de Biron à Saint-OuenUne exposition en plein air pour le centenaire du Marché aux Puces de Biron à Saint-Ouen An open-air exhibition to mark the centenary of the Marché aux Puces de Biron in Saint-Ouen
At the heart of the Puces de Saint-Ouen, Marché Biron celebrates its centenary this year, and goes back in time with a free open-air exhibition, from June 6 to September 29, 2025. [Read more]

Street art à Paris : deux expositions collectives et gratuites à voir ce printemps dans le 14e Street art à Paris : deux expositions collectives et gratuites à voir ce printemps dans le 14e Street art à Paris : deux expositions collectives et gratuites à voir ce printemps dans le 14e Street art à Paris : deux expositions collectives et gratuites à voir ce printemps dans le 14e C.A.P.S 2025: the urban art festival returns to Clichy for an artistic summer
The town of Clichy is transformed into a giant museum, for the new edition of C.A.P.S, the urban art festival. Join us from June 27, 2025 for an even more incredible 5th edition! [Read more]

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