Paris's 7th arrondissement is known as one of the capital's most luxurious. In fact, it's home to some of the capital's most emblematic monuments, including the Eiffel Tower, and theHôtel des Invalides. The 7th arrondissement takes us back to the Paris of the movies, with its beautiful stone buildings. For those thirsty for cultural visits, this beautiful Parisian district has many nuggets in store, offering us a plunge into history, questioning us through art and helping us (re)discover well-known and little-known artists.
Here, there's something for everyone, from the Musée d'Orsay and its Impressionist works to the Musée du Quai Branly and its exotic program. In addition to the 7th arrondissement's iconic sites, there are also some more confidential, secret spots that are just as exciting! If you'd like to explore the heritage of this Parisian district in depth, good news: here we reveal the must-sees, as well as a rundown of the exhibitions currently on show.
As an added bonus, this guide is updated as new announcements and discoveries are made, so if you'd like to find out more about the cultural sights to see in the 7th arrondissement, be sure to check back regularly! And for more good addresses, click here.
The Musée des Plans Reliefs, a unique collection in Paris
The Musée des Plans Relief, located in the Hôtel des Invalides in Paris, houses some 100 relief plans of fortified towns. Once used for military purposes, they are now preserved in their original state at the Invalides, where you can discover these immense models of French towns. [Read more]
The Musée des Égouts de Paris (Paris Sewers Museum): discover the underbelly of the capital
The Musée des Égouts de Paris is one of the capital's most cult and unusual experiences, where you can wander six feet underground in a slightly damp atmosphere! [Read more]
The Maillol Museum in Paris: discover the museum dedicated to the sculptor, its collections and news
Do you know the sculptor Aristide Maillol? If the answer is no, then you need to schedule a visit to the Musée Maillol, located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, without delay. [Read more]
Maison Gainsbourg and its museum in Paris: a plunge into the world of the famous artist
30 minutes of immersion in Serge Gainsbourg's incredible home, where everything has remained unchanged since his death on March 2, 1991. This is the moving and incredible experience that the Maison Gainsbourg has been offering since September 20, 2023. For the occasion, we pushed open the doors of the Maison Gainsbourg. We tell you all about this visit, a real plunge into the singer's intimacy, guided by Charlotte Gainsbourg's voice. [Read more]
Discover the free Legion of Honor Museum: a journey through the history of honors
Immerse yourself in the history of honors at the Musée de la Légion d'honneur et des ordres de chevalerie, housed in the magnificent Hôtel de Salm in Paris. [Read more]
The Musée du Quai Branly in Paris: a journey to the heart of the world's cultures
The Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, just a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower, offers a fascinating journey through the world's cultures. This unique museum, nestled in a green setting, is a must for lovers of ethnography and cultural discovery. [Read more]
Musée d'Orsay: booking, prices, free admission, tips and current exhibitions
Would you like to visit the Musée d'Orsay, one of Europe's most visited museums and home to the world's largest collection of Impressionist paintings? We'll be happy to give you all the tips and tricks you need to know about the museum, the works of art to discover, the current exhibitions, and the prices and free admission options available, so you can make the most of your visit in the best possible conditions. [Read more]
Italian Cultural Institute: program, exhibitions, events... All about Hôtel de Galliffet
Discover the Italian Cultural Institute of Paris, a cultural treasure nestled in the historic Hôtel de Galliffet! Explore its history and its essential contribution to the spread of Italian culture in France. Located in the prestigious 7th arrondissement, this establishment offers language courses, cultural events and a rich library, attracting Italian culture lovers and history buffs alike. Want to learn Italian? [Read more]
Did you know? The Fontaine de Mars, also known as the Fontaine du Gros-Caillou, bears witness to the 1910 flood.
Discover the Fontaine de Mars, a neoclassical jewel in Paris's 7th arrondissement. Erected between 1806 and 1809, this fountain, which bears witness to the 1910 flood, is a landmark in Parisian history. [Read more]
The Musée de l'armée in Paris, a witness to military history in the heart of the Hôtel des Invalides
The Musée de l'Armée, located in the heart of the Hôtel des Invalides, takes us to the heart of military history through its permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. Find out more about this emblematic museum in Paris's 7th arrondissement. [Read more]
The Eglise du Dôme and the Eglise Saint-Louis-des-Invalides
The Eglise du Dôme and the Eglise Saint-Louis-des-Invalides are in fact one and the same building. We explain it all below! [Read more]
Hôtel national des Invalides: a landmark in France's military history
Located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, the Hôtel des Invalides is an impressive site that plunges us into France's military history. Three museums are housed here: the Museum of the Army, the Museum of the Order of the Liberation and the Museum of the Plans-Reliefs, as well as the tomb of Napoleon 1st, which lies beneath the Invalides dome. [Read more]
Musée Rodin in Paris: a temple of art dedicated to the sculptor Auguste Rodin near Les Invalides
We're all familiar with The Thinker... But it's not Rodin's only masterpiece! To find out more about this master of sculpture, visit his museum in the 7th arrondissement of Paris. [Read more]
The Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération (Museum of the Order of the Liberation) retraces the history of the French Resistance at Les Invalides.
Located in the heart of the Invalides building, the Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération, founded in 1970, is dedicated to the order created by General de Gaulle, and traces the career of those who fought for a free France in the face of Nazi occupation. [Read more]
Caillebotte en Lumière, the free video mapping show on the Musée d'Orsay façade
Alert, friends! This Thursday, December 5, and until December 7, 2024, the Musée d'Orsay is staging an eye-popping video mapping show on its historic façade, called Caillebotte en lumière. Don't miss this event, free and open to all, which plunges you into the world of Gustave Caillebotte. [Read more]
Crossing Lines: our photos of the exhibition mixing graffiti and shibari at the Goldshteyn-Saatort gallery
When graffiti and shibari meet... Galerie Goldshteyn-Saatort invites you to discover its Crossing Lines exhibition, featuring works by JonOne and Marie Sauvage, from November 14, 2024 to January 15, 2025. This unique collaboration between graffiti and shibari art blends urban energy with artistic strings for a unique visual experience! [Read more]
Benjamin Lacombe presents "Papillon Noir", the free exhibition at Galerie Gallimard, our photos
New Benjamin Lacombe exhibition in Paris! Galerie Gallimard opens its doors to the famous French illustrator from November 26, 2024 to January 9, 2025. This is an opportunity to discover a series of originals by Benjamin Lacombe from "The Portrait of Dorian Gray", presented for the first time in France. [Read more]
Zinaïda SEREBRIAKOVA exhibition at the Russian Orthodox Spiritual and Cultural Center
Sponsored - To mark the 140th birthday of one of the 20th century's major female artists, the Russian Orthodox Spiritual and Cultural Center presents an exhibition of works by Zinaïda SEREBRIAKOVA (1884-1967). This is the artist's first solo show in France after a long silence. Free admission with registration. [Read more]
Gardiens du geste: the exhibition to mark the reopening of Notre-Dame at the Musée de la Légion d'Honneur
The Musée de la Légion d'Honneur pays tribute to the craftsmen who helped renovate Notre-Dame de Paris, in an exhibition running from December 11, 2024 to March 2, 2025. [Read more]
Fête de la Sainte-Barbe 2024: a weekend of free events at the Musée de l'Armée
Come and celebrate Saint Barbara, patron saint of artillerymen and sappers, with a weekend of free events at the Musée de l'Armée on December 7 and 8, 2024, including shows and military ceremonies. [Read more]
Wayang Kulit, shadow theater from Java and Bali: the exhibition at the Musée du Quai Branly, our photos
The Musée du Quai Branly in Paris immerses us in traditional Indonesian culture through the small exhibition "Wayang Kulit, shadow theater from Java and Bali". On view from Tuesday, November 12, 2024 to Sunday, March 23, 2025, this installation introduces us to 'wayang kulit' shadow theater, described as a performance show, and considered both a popular and timeless art form. [Read more]
Nadia Léger. A woman of the avant-garde: the retrospective exhibition at the Musée Maillol, our photos
The fascinating, little-known life of Nadia Khodossievitch-Léger is the subject of a new exhibition in Paris, entitled "Nadia Léger. Une femme d'avant-garde". Not to be missed at the Musée Maillol from November 8, 2024 to March 23, 2025, this first major retrospective, combining art and history, looks back at the incredible career of this artist, painter, magazine publisher, Resistance fighter and Communist activist. [Read more]
Paint Pouring workshops at the Goldshteyn-Saatort gallery, a stone's throw from the Louvre - our test
Would you like to create your own work of art? Head to Galerie Goldshteyn-Saatort, in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris, to discover a Pouring Art workshop. Every Wednesday and Saturday, young and old alike can plunge into the world of pouring art. A moment of creativity for the whole family, guided from time to time by the artists, but above all by the gallery owners, so you can leave with your own work of art at the end. We've tried it, we'll tell you about it! [Read more]
Relive the Liberation of 1944: an immersive exhibition at the Musée de l'Armée
The Musée de l'Armée offers a unique immersive experience, plunging us into the heart of history. Discover the exhibition "Relive the Liberation of 1944" from November 8 to December 18, 2024. [Read more]
AURA INVALIDES, the must-see sound and light show in Paris
Looking for a unique nocturnal experience in Paris? Ready to be amazed and embark on a timeless journey to a legendary heritage site? Come and discover AURA INVALIDES, a sound and light show at the iconic Dôme des Invalides as night falls. A magical moment in the heart of the Dome, sure to delight young and old alike. [Read more]
Corps In-visibles: the exhibition around the monument to Honoré de Balzac at the Musée Rodin
Should sculpture faithfully represent a body, or adapt it to reflect society's impressions and visions? This is the question the Rodin Museum is seeking to answer in an exhibition on view from October 15, 2024 to March 2, 2025. Don't miss Corps In-visibles, an original investigation into the body and clothing! [Read more]
Birth and Renaissance of Italian Drawing: the beautiful exhibition at the Fondation Custodia
Immerse yourself in the Italian Renaissance through a selection of drawings by the greatest masters of the period, from Leonardo da Vinci to Michelangelo, at the heart of the Fondation Custodia, from October 12, 2024 to January 12, 2025. [Read more]
Dans(e) la lumière: a free exhibition combining art and dance at the EDF Foundation
From October 18, 2024 to January 30, 2025, the EDF Foundation presents an unusual, dreamlike exhibition: Dans(e) la lumière brings art and dance together to create a magical, timeless experience. [Read more]
The Gustave Caillebotte Exhibition unveiled in Paris at the Musée d'Orsay - photos
The Musée d'Orsay unveils "Gustave Caillebotte. Peindre les hommes" (Gustave Caillebotte: Painting Men), an original exhibition celebrating the 130th anniversary of the Parisian artist's death. The exhibition focuses on male figures, a favorite subject for Caillebotte, and runs from October 8, 2024 to January 19, 2025. This is a sublime exhibition by an Impressionist artist who wanted to bring the real to our eyes. [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]
Baignade en Seine, toute une histoire: the Musée des Égouts de Paris small exhibition
Once possible, swimming in the Seine was banned in 1923 for health reasons. But 102 years on, Parisians may well set foot in it again! A history explored by the Musée des Egouts, until December 31, 2024! [Read more]
Harriet Backer, the music of colors: the Musée d'Orsay's poetic exhibition unveiled
The Musée d'Orsay invites us to meet Harriet Backer, the famous Norwegian painter, in a gentle, poetic exhibition on view from September 24, 2024 to January 12, 2025. [Read more]
Speedy Graphito: the street artist presents "La Grande Illusion" on Fluctuart, our photos
Speedy Graphito takes over the Fluctuart barge in Paris to offer an "immersive optico-play experience". To be seen free of charge from September 19 to December 22, 2024, this exhibition entitled "La Grande Illusion" is an opportunity to discover more about the fascinating work of this key urban art artist. [Read more]
