Free exhibitions in March 2027: the best cultural picks to experience in Paris and Île-de-France

Published by La Rédac · Photos by Cécile de Sortiraparis · Updated on March 31, 2026 at 06:23 p.m.
Looking for a great outing this March 2027? Look no further: you’re sure to find something you’ll love in this selection of free exhibitions to see in Paris and Île-de-France! Discover the cultural highlights of the moment.

In March, we celebrate the arrival of spring! And what better way to do so than by taking advantage offree exhibitions in Paris and the Ile-de-France region? All right, there's no connection between the two. But after all, you don't need an excuse to take advantage of these free cultural outings.

So let's make the most of it: let's get out, let's get out! Dozens of exhibitions await you: from street art and fashion to Lego, photography, sculpture and painting, there's always a great one to see.

An exhibition is like a good chocolate, a good wine or Chanel's little black dress: it goes down well with any occasion. Is it raining, cold or windy? Let's take refuge in a museum or gallery! Is the sun shining and the birds singing? There's always a great open-air exhibition, a street-art trail in the streets...

Galleries, museums, installations: the exhibitions to be seen at the moment are all different, rich and varied. There's just one thing they all have in common: they're all free! There's no need to take out your wallet to enjoy a great day out in Paris or the Ile-de-France region!

Free exhibitions to see in March 2027 in Paris and Île-de-France:

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Paris mixes fashion and culture in style! On June 26, 2025, Acne Studios opened its first independent art gallery, Acne Paper Palais Royal, under the arcades of the Palais Royal. An arty new spot in the heart of the 1st arrondissement. [Read more]

L'Esquisse, le nouvel Hôtel culturel de Barbizon à la fois café et Musée gratuitL'Esquisse, le nouvel Hôtel culturel de Barbizon à la fois café et Musée gratuitL'Esquisse, le nouvel Hôtel culturel de Barbizon à la fois café et Musée gratuitL'Esquisse, le nouvel Hôtel culturel de Barbizon à la fois café et Musée gratuit L'Esquisse, Barbizon's new cultural hotel, both café and free museum
L'Esquisse is a fusion of hotel, café and free museum. We're off to Barbizon, the famous artists' village, to take advantage of this new spot that combines large, charming rooms, a great café by the fireplace and a free museum honoring the artists who have influenced Barbizon around the world. [Read more]

So, friends, where do we start? Don't hesitate: these exhibitions are to be enjoyed without moderation!

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