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 15, 2024 at 02:20 p.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 open-air 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 discover Paris 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, don't forget to bookmark this page and check back regularly to make sure you don't miss out on any good ideas!

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

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Le festival Street-art de la Poste du Louvre 2024, les photos -  A7C6958Le festival Street-art de la Poste du Louvre 2024, les photos -  A7C6958Le festival Street-art de la Poste du Louvre 2024, les photos -  A7C6958Le festival Street-art de la Poste du Louvre 2024, les photos -  A7C6958 The free street-art festival at the Poste du Louvre unveils its program!
Alert friends, the Poste du Louvre in Paris is once again hosting a giant free urban art festival from November 16 to 24, 2024. Over 1,500 m2 of indoor and outdoor space, 18 street artists let loose with paintings, sculptures and live performances. Jo Di Bona, Ardif, Astro, Kaldea and Jérôme Mesnager will be on hand... [Read more]

Thoiry Lumières Sauvages 2024, les Voyages Extraordinaires de Jules Verne - photos -  A7C5585Thoiry Lumières Sauvages 2024, les Voyages Extraordinaires de Jules Verne - photos -  A7C5585Thoiry Lumières Sauvages 2024, les Voyages Extraordinaires de Jules Verne - photos -  A7C5585Thoiry Lumières Sauvages 2024, les Voyages Extraordinaires de Jules Verne - photos -  A7C5585 Thoiry Lumières Sauvages 2024-2025: immerse yourself in the Extraordinary Voyages of Jules Verne!
Thoiry Lumières Sauvages returns from October 27, 2024 to March 2025 with a new, ever more enchanting route. This year, the largest lantern trail in the Ile-de-France region takes us on "Voyages Extraordinaires", inspired by the works of Jules Verne, to make us dream. [Read more]

Visuel Paris 12 - Bercy Village Cour Saint-EmilionVisuel Paris 12 - Bercy Village Cour Saint-EmilionVisuel Paris 12 - Bercy Village Cour Saint-EmilionVisuel Paris 12 - Bercy Village Cour Saint-Emilion INfusion: the blood donation exhibition at Bercy Village
Bercy Village and the EFS are committed to raising awareness of blood donation, through a free and moving exhibition to be found from September 19, 2024 to January 12, 2025 on the walls of Bercy Village. [Read more]

Les Extatiques 2020 à la Seine Musicale et à La Défense Les Extatiques 2020 à la Seine Musicale et à La Défense Les Extatiques 2020 à la Seine Musicale et à La Défense Les Extatiques 2020 à la Seine Musicale et à La Défense Les Extatiques 2024 take over Ile Seguin with circus, street art and contemporary art
Les Extatiques, the free contemporary open-air exhibition, is heading for the Ïle des Arts this year. From September 21 to November 21, the spot is transformed into a free artistic promenade combining contemporary art and live performance. [Read more]

Jeux d'eau au Domaine National de Saint-CloudJeux d'eau au Domaine National de Saint-CloudJeux d'eau au Domaine National de Saint-CloudJeux d'eau au Domaine National de Saint-Cloud Unusual: an ephemeral garden created for the 30th anniversary of Drôles de Petites Bêtes, at the Domaine de Saint-Cloud (92)
From June 1, 2024 to January 31, 2025, Antoon Krings' little beasts take possession of the Domaine de Saint-Cloud and take you on a stroll through their world. An exhibition, an ephemeral garden, workshops and family visits: immerse yourself and your family in the world of Drôles de petites bêtes! [Read more]

sculpture vitrailsculpture vitrailsculpture vitrailsculpture vitrail The 4 Cardinales du Sport: stained glass sculptures on the Canal Saint Martin for the Games
Until November 25, 2024, discover "Les 4 Cardinales du Sport", a series of stained glass sculptures, exhibited on the Belvédère Claude-Gérard Marcus, overlooking the Canal Saint Martin, during the Paris Olympic Games! [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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