Paris invites you to discover its treasures, its heritage and its rich cultural program. In the 13th arrondissement, stroll through the many facets of this part of the capital, where you'll find one of the cradles of Parisian street art, the effervescence of the Asian quarter, the modernity of the BNF and much more.
In the 13th arrondissement, the emerging art scene expresses itself in amazing living spaces, while the Mobilier National is one of the temples of fine crafts. Here, you can also explore the capital's little-known historic monuments, and as you lose yourself in the maze of streets in this Parisian district, you'll discover a few of the City of Light's secrets.
Want to immerse yourself in the cultural life of the 13th arrondissement? We take a look at the places and monuments to visit, current exhibitions and major events not to be missed. As this page is updated with new announcements and discoveries, you can consult it regularly to discover other ideas for cultural outings in Paris's 13th arrondissement.
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Quai de la Photo, a free floating art center on the Seine for photography enthusiasts
Quai de la Photo is the name of this new floating art center dedicated to contemporary photography, which opened its doors on July 20, 2023. In a 1,000 m² space, exhibitions, conferences and cultural events await you, in this free venue open to all, on the Seine near the Pont de Bercy in Paris. [Read more]
BnF François Mitterrand, the huge Parisian library ideal for revision, but not only
In the 13th arrondissement, it's impossible to miss these 4 immense buildings overlooking the banks of the Seine: designed to resemble an open book, the four towers of the François Mitterrand library offer a place to read, work in silence, do research and consult hundreds of thousands of documents. [Read more]
Perspective: the art of Richard Peduzzi unveiled in an exhibition at Mobilier national
The Mobilier national - Galerie des Gobelins pays tribute to the artist Richard Peduzzi, in an exhibition on view from October 16 to December 31, 2024. [Read more]
Quai de la Photo celebrates the bicentenary of the invention of photography with a free exhibition
Celebrate 200 years of history and creativity! Discover the free exhibition celebrating the bicentenary of the invention of photography at Quai de la Photo, from September 16 to December 22, 2024. [Read more]
Bénédicte Dussère, painter, at the Frigos de Paris switchboard
Sponsored - From October 18 to November 15, discover Bénédicte Dussère's landscapes and gardens at l'Aiguillage aux Frigos in Paris. Attend the vernissage on October 18 from 7 pm. [Read more]
