August 15, 2024 in Paris: exhibitions, museums and monuments open this Thursday

Published by Cécile de Sortiraparis, My de Sortiraparis, Laurent de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Published on July 12, 2024 at 02:13 p.m.
Good news for art lovers: many museums and monuments in Paris will remain open this Thursday, August 15, 2024, a public holiday in France. To make the most of this beautiful day, here are a few suggestions for exhibitions and places to visit...

Are you in Paris in August? Good idea: it's the perfect time to take advantage of the capital's many events and good deals, in complete relaxation. And when there's a bank holiday scheduled during the week, there's plenty to look forward to! One more day to discover Paris's exhibitions, museums and monuments.

But do these venues stay open on public holidays? Yes! In Paris and the Ile-de-France region, many sites welcome us this Thursday, August 15, 2024, to our great delight. In fact, the majority of cultural and artistic venues are open during theAssumption holiday. Here's a list of the sites that will be closed on August 15.

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With only a handful of museums closed this August 15, you've got plenty of choice for your outings. Not sure where to go next? Here's a selection of museums and monuments to discover this summer in the Paris region. It's impossible to go wrong: all these sites are home to unsuspected treasures!

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For more greatideas for outings, take a look at our guide to August 15, 2024 in Paris, to make the most of this wonderful day off in the capital!

Practical information

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