Paris boasts dozens of museums, hundreds of galleries and countless works of art to be seen around every corner... Each venue has its own program, and invites us to discover its exhibitions, which change very often. In short, it's easy to get lost in this mass of news. So what to see, where to go, what to do?
Much to our chagrin, time is not infinite and certain daily obligations keep us away from museums. So when we can finally take the time to visit a beautiful exhibition, we want to be sure that it's going to be fantastic! Alas, it's not easy to choose between all these options. And that's where Sortiraparis comes in.
For you, we've scoured the entire program of museums in Paris and the surrounding region, to select only the best of the best, the cream of the exhibitions to see this month. Of course, many other exhibitions deserve to be included in this guide, but this selection already gives you the opportunity to discover the unmissable artistic outings to be enjoyed right now in Paris and the Ile-de-France region.
Have you already seen everything, or are you just not enthusiastic about what's on offer? Come back often to consult this guide: this page is updated regularly as we make new discoveries. So if you're always on the lookout for great exhibitions in the Paris region, we suggest you keep this guide in your bookmarks, for even more great ideas for going out!
Are you ready? Hang on, we're off to the must-see exhibitions in and around Paris!
Exhibition Oudry, Peintre de courre at the Château de Fontainebleau: The Royal Hunts of Louis XV
From October 13, 2024 to January 27, 2025, the Château de Fontainebleau presents an exceptional exhibition on Jean-Baptiste Oudry, the famous painter of Louis XV's royal hunts. This retrospective showcases his preparatory cartoons and the resulting tapestries, as well as art objects illustrating the king's passion for hunting. Why not take a trip back to the royal hunting grounds? [Read more]
L'intime, de la chambre aux réseaux sociaux: the exhibition that questions our secret gardens at MAD
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs invites us into our most personal, intimate spaces, in a major exhibition presented from October 15, 2024 to March 30, 2025. Come and visit "L'intime, de la chambre aux réseaux sociaux". [Read more]
Revoir Watteau, the Musée du Louvre's exhibition of the painter's masterpieces
Discover all the secrets of Watteau's masterpiece "Pierrot" with the Musée du Louvre's groundbreaking exhibition from October 16, 2024 to February 3, 2025. [Read more]
Asterix, the immersive journey, the exhibition at the Atelier des Lumières
Asterix and Obelix fans beware: an exceptional, immersive exhibition awaits you at the Atelier des Lumières from October 18, 2024 to January 5, 2025. [Read more]
Gustave Caillebotte's must-see exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay: Painting men
The Musée d'Orsay presents "Gustave Caillebotte. Peindre les hommes" (Gustave Caillebotte: Painting Men), a groundbreaking exhibition celebrating the 130th anniversary of the Parisian artist's death. The exhibition will focus on male figures, a favorite subject of Caillebotte's, and will run from October 8, 2024 to January 19, 2025. [Read more]
Bruno Liljefors, wild Sweden: a new exhibition at the Petit Palais
New Scandinavian artist honored at the Petit Palais in Paris! From October 1, 2024 to February 16, 2025, take a voyage of discovery through wild Sweden and its animals, with a brand-new exhibition devoted to Bruno Liljefors, featuring paintings, drawings and photographs. [Read more]
Jacques Prévert, dreamer of images: the poetic exhibition at the Musée de Montmartre
The Musée de Montmartre invites you to discover a little-known facet of the poet Jacques Prévert: come and meet the artist through a brand-new exhibition presented from October 18, 2024 to February 16, 2025. [Read more]
Corps In-visibles, an exhibition where art and reality collide at the Musée Rodin
The Rodin Museum looks at how the body is represented, in an unusual exhibition to be discovered from October 15, 2024 to March 2, 2025. Don't miss Corps In-visibles, an original investigation into the body and clothing. [Read more]
Paris 1793-1794, a revolutionary year: the historical exhibition at the Musée Carnavalet
If the French Revolution is an event well known to all, 1793-1794 marks an important year in our history. The Musée Carnavalet explores this date in an exhibition running from October 16, 2024 to February 16, 2025. [Read more]
Stephen Jones, artists' hats: the unusual and creative exhibition at the Palais Galliera
The Palais Galliera pays tribute to milliner Stephen Jones, in an exhibition dedicated to the art of the hat. On view from October 19, 2024 to March 16, 2025. [Read more]
Olga de Amaral: an XXL retrospective for this abstract artist at the Fondation Cartier
The Fondation Cartier honors Colombian artist Olga de Amaral in a major retrospective running from October 12, 2024 to March 16, 2025. [Read more]
Zombies: death is not the end? The Frontiers of Life exhibition at the Musée du Quai Branly
The Musée du Quai Branly plunges us into the mysteries of life and death, with the exhibition Zombis: la mort n'est pas une fin? on view from October 8, 2024 to February 16, 2025. [Read more]
Pop Forever, Tom Wesselmann &... the Pop Art exhibition at the Fondation Louis Vuitton
The Fondation Louis Vuitton invites us to immerse ourselves in the most colorful artistic movement of the last 60 years. From October 16, 2024 to March 3, 2025, discover pop art with the exhibition "Pop Forever, Tom Wesselmann &...". [Read more]
En solitaire autour du monde, the Vendée Globe exhibition at the Musée de la Marine
The Musée de la Marine takes us on an extraordinary journey, to meet the people taking part in the Vendée Globe on solo boats, with the exhibition "En solitaire autour du monde", on view from October 16, 2024 to January 26, 2025. [Read more]
Arte Povera: an exhibition on the Italian art movement at the Bourse de Commerce
Arte Povera is exhibited at the Bourse de Commerce in Paris from October 9, 2024 to January 27, 2024. An opportunity to learn more about this Italian artistic movement through a collection of works by thirteen leading Arte Povera figures. [Read more]
Salon d'Automne 2024: the contemporary art event arrives on the Champs-Elysées
The Salon d'Automne is the must-attend event for all contemporary artists, from October 23 to 27, 2024. Over 1,000 works will be displayed in temporary pavilions on the Champs-Elysées. [Read more]
5 free castles around Paris to visit this Sunday, October 6, 2024, 1st Sunday of the month
On the first Sunday of every month, certain monuments, and in particular châteaux, open their doors to us for a free visit. How about taking advantage of this Sunday, October 6, 2024, to treat yourself to one of the sublime châteaux of our Ile-de-France heritage? Don't forget, some of them require free advance reservations, so be sure to check and prepare your visits in advance. [Read more]
Vincennes, Château de Lumières: digital art festival & monumental projection at the gateway to Paris
A digital art festival comes to the gates of Paris, for the first edition of Vincennes, Château de Lumières. From October 18 to November 2, 2024, this nocturnal event invites us to stroll among works of art and witness a monumental projection in the courtyard of the Château de Vincennes. Discover the details that await us during this unusual event. [Read more]
Journées Nationales de l'Architecture 2024: date, program and theme of the Paris event
The Journées nationales de l'Architecture are back from October 18 to 20, 2024, in Paris and the Île-de-France region. A weekend-long opportunity to visit unusual and historic sites, and to take part in workshops and meetings with architects. [Read more]
What to do during Paris Fashion Week fashion shows, events and addresses
Fashion Week is back in Paris! Here you'll find all the news related to this fashion week in the capital. Here's everything you need to know about the program, events, fashion shows and good addresses! [Read more]
Art Basel 2024: the program of off-site exhibitions in Paris
What are these monumental installations blooming in Paris? These are the works featured in the "hors les murs" program at Art Basel Paris, the must-attend event for contemporary art in Paris. From October 14 to 20, 2024, come and admire these unusual installations. [Read more]
Musée du Louvre: a free nocturne on October 4, the first Friday of the month
It's the perfect opportunity to take advantage of every month, without exception: the Musée du Louvre opens its doors to all visitors free of charge on the first Friday of each month, after 6pm. Next date to remember: October 4, 2024. [Read more]
Nuit des Châteaux 2024 in Paris and the Île-de-France region: the program for this special evening event
Nuit des Châteaux is back for another edition, on October 18 and 19, 2024. In Paris and the Île-de-France region, several castles and monuments open their doors to you for a lovely stroll under the stars. Are you ready for a magical nocturnal adventure? [Read more]
Art Basel Paris 2024: the contemporary art fair returns to the Grand Palais and Paris
The international contemporary art fair Art Basel Paris is finally back at the Grand Palais for another edition. The event awaits you from October 18 to 20, 2024. [Read more]
Free museums and monuments: places to visit this Sunday, October 6, 2024 in Paris
Which free museum to visit in Paris on the 1st Sunday of the month, Sunday October 6, 2024? We're delighted to return to our little ritual at the start of the month: discover a museum or monument for free! [Read more]
Open house at the Ménilmontant 2024 studios: discover the artists of the 20th arrondissement
Les Ateliers de Ménilmontant open their doors to the general public from September 26 to 28, 2024: come and meet the painters, sculptors, photographers, engravers, ceramists, draughtsmen, visual artists and video artists of Paris' 20th arrondissement. [Read more]
Monument Jeu d'enfant 2024: date and schedule for national monuments in Paris and the Île-de-France region
Monument Jeu d'Enfant, this attractive weekend of free events at national monuments, returns on October 19 and 20, 2024 to 59 monuments across France. For two days, families can enjoy a wide range of visits, activities and fun discoveries. In Paris and the Île-de-France region, more than a dozen monuments are opening their doors to us! [Read more]
Bal kréyol at Hôtel de la Marine: the free festive event celebrating Creole culture
The enchanting tunes of the Caribbean take us on a journey to the Hôtel de la Marine: this September 28, 2024, enjoy the bal kréyol, a free show for all. [Read more]
100 years of the Linas-Montlhéry Autodrome (91): vintage car parade, car race and entertainment
Since its creation in 1924, the Linas-Montlhéry autodrome has hosted numerous motor races (and with them, many records too): in 2024, the emblematic Essonne motor racing circuit celebrates its 100th anniversary with a brand-new event, on the weekend of October 12 and 13, 2024. [Read more]
Les Grandes Eaux Musicales du Château de Versailles 2024: a poetic stroll not to be missed
The Grandes Eaux Musicales and Jardins Musicaux at the Château de Versailles return to embellish the garden's basins and fountains for a new season. From March 29 to October 31, 2024, enjoy strolls around the estate's groves and fountains in a magical atmosphere worthy of Louis XIV. [Read more]
Not-to-be-missed art events in Paris over the next few days
Night tours, photo festivals, Heritage Days, street-art events... Whatever the season, art is always in the spotlight in Paris! To make sure you don't miss any of these major cultural events, follow our guide to Parisian art events. [Read more]
What a crazy program! Which exhibition will you start with?
