A public holiday is always the perfect time to treat yourself and take advantage of what's on offer in Paris. And this November is off to a great start, as the first day is a public holiday! After dancing the night away in the midst of vampires, zombies and candy, we're taking advantage of this non-working day to relax and lose ourselves in the midst of paintings and sculptures.
But how can you admire all these works of art on a public holiday? Believe it or not, many museums and monuments remain open during All Saints' Day, ready to welcome all visitors thirsty for art and beauty.
To make the most of this Friday, November 1, 2024, the editors of Sortiraparis.com present a selection of the best exhibitions on offer in museums and a list of monuments open in Paris. There's plenty to keep you entertained and cultivated during the All Saints' Day holiday.
By the way, do you know why November 1 is a public holiday in France?
Why is November 1st a public holiday? History and origins of All Saints' Day
In France, as in many other countries, November 1st is a public holiday. But do you know exactly why All Saints' Day is a holiday, and what its history and origins are? We tell you. [Read more]
Since so many museums and monuments are open on that day, we've put together a list of places that are closed on November 1. Here are the museums and monuments you shouldn't visit on All Saints' Day, or you'll find yourself facing a closed door.
So there's still plenty to do! To help you choose, here is a selection ofexhibitions to see this November 1:
Discover the world's largest collection of works by Camille Claudel 1 hour from Paris
Sponsored - In Nogent-sur-Seine, the Musée Camille Claudel has become a place where artistic expression is embodied, lives, evolves and renews itself all year round. Discover its program! [Read more]
Vincennes, Château de Lumières: a digital art festival in a historic setting, final days
Attention, last days: a digital art festival is coming to the gates of Paris, for the first edition of Vincennes, Château de Lumières. Running until November 2, 2024, this nocturnal event invites us to wander among immersive and interactive works of art before attending a monumental projection in the courtyard of the Château de Vincennes. Find out more about what awaits us at this unusual event. [Read more]
Nocturne Pop Forever: a creative and musical evening at the Fondation Louis Vuitton
The Fondation Louis Vuitton offers an original and festive evening around the exhibition Pop Forever, Tom Wesselmann &..., with a special nocturne on November 1, 2024. [Read more]
Musée du Louvre: a free nocturne on November 1st, 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: November 1, 2024. [Read more]
Center Pompidou: prices, opening hours, access... All you need to know about the Musée d'Art Moderne
The Centre Pompidou, a museum of modern and contemporary art in the heart of Paris, awaits you every day (except Tuesdays) for a plunge into art in all its forms. Explore its history and exhibitions, and immerse yourself in the artistic universe of one of the world's most visited museums! [Read more]
Claude Monet : where to see the works of the famous impressionist painter in Paris ?
He's undoubtedly one of France's best-loved painters: Claude Monet left us many magnificent canvases, some of which can be seen in Paris museums. [Read more]
Olga de Amaral at the Fondation Cartier, the sublime XXL textile exhibition in Paris
The Fondation Cartier honors Colombian artist Olga de Amaral in a major retrospective running until March 16, 2025. We take you on a tour of this grandiose XXL exhibition. [Read more]
LV Dream by Louis Vuitton: free exhibition, boutique, café and chocolate shop
The famous Maison Louis Vuitton opens LV DREAM, a free exhibition and gift store that also features a café and a chocolate shop in collaboration with Chef Pâtissier Maxime Frédéric of Cheval Blanc Paris. While the exhibition is by reservation only, the boutique and café are open to the public. [Read more]
Takashi Murakami: exhibition of the Japanese artist at Galerie Perrotin in Paris, our photos
Takashi Murakami returns to Galerie Perrotin from October 15 to November 23, 2024. Five years after taking over this famous Parisian gallery, the famous Japanese contemporary artist presents a new solo show featuring some fifteen of his recent works, to be discovered free of charge at Galerie Perrotin Matignon. [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]
Surrealism: the exceptional 100th anniversary exhibition at the Centre Pompidou takes shape
A very special anniversary is being celebrated at the Centre Pompidou, from September 4, 2024 to January 13, 2025: a major exhibition paying tribute to Surrealism. [Read more]
Happy All Saints' Day!
Why is November 1st a public holiday? History and origins of All Saints' Day
