The great thing about Paris is that it's always open to new discoveries. And when it comes toexhibitions, as you'd expect, the capital has plenty to surprise us. Do you like to be surprised, to discover unusual spaces and installations? Then we've got 10 great ideas fororiginal exhibitions that are just around the corner, and that you absolutely must try out.
Today, art is diversifying, and new technologies are bringing new experiences. Exhibitions are also moving off the beaten track . There's plenty for the curious visitor, always on the lookout for surprises. Interaction,immersion, but also playful and amusing cultural approaches, are on the program.
These original exhibitions are also an opportunity to discover contemporary artists, recognized and emerging street-artists, and to plunge into creation through innovation and artistic madness.
Et Gaultier créa l'homme: the free sensory exhibition at the heart of the Maison Jean-Paul Gaultier - reservations
Maison Jean Paul Gaultier is opening its doors to you from June 12 to 15, 2025, for its new free exhibition "Et Gaultier créa l'homme - Le Male : Passé, Présent, Futur". An immersive, sensory journey celebrating its iconic Le Male fragrance, a symbol of freedom and masculine inclusivity, through a variety of collaborations and works of art. Book now! [Read more]
Zoo Art Show: the huge ephemeral street art museum at Paris La Défense, our photos
Discover 4,000 m² of street art on four floors of a building located on the forecourt of Paris La Défense. This is what awaits you with the opening of the Zoo Art Show, described as the immersive museum of urban art. For the occasion, works by over 500 artists can be admired on site. Find out more about the Zoo Art Show at Paris La Défense, open to the general public from June 7, 2025. [Read more]
Ernesto Neto weaves a new free monumental installation at the Grand Palais, our photos
Artist Ernesto Neto invades the Grand Palais with his colorful, dreamlike installation "Nosso Barco Tambor Terra", on view free of charge from June 6 to July 25, 2025. [Read more]
Euphoria, art is in the air: the inflatable exhibition in the heart of the Grand Palais - our photos
A new inflatable exhibition lands in the capital from June 6 to September 7, 2025, after its run in Rome. The Grand Palais, freshly renovated, is transformed with huge installations and works of art that will amaze the whole family. [Read more]
Artificial Dreams II, the nocturnal exhibition combining Art and AI returns to the Grand Palais Immersif in Paris
AI and art intertwine once again at the Grand Palais Immersif in Paris with Artificial Dreams II, a new edition of the performance exhibition featuring works assisted by artificial intelligence. Join us from June 11 to July 16, 2025 for this unusual exhibition! [Read more]
Into The Light, the luminous, immersive exhibition, visits the Grande Halle de la Villette by night
Into The Light is the immersive exhibition illuminating the Grande Halle de la Villette in Paris from April 9 to August 31, 2025. On the program: a journey through works of light and sculpture, projections and contemplative installations. Take advantage of nocturnes every Thursday to visit the exhibition in a different way. [Read more]
The Hangar Y's contemporary open-air exhibition is back! An artistic stroll in the green
The Hangar Y, which conceals a 10-hectare natural area planted with trees, offers a year-round open-air art walk, free on weekdays and €3 with access to the Hangar on weekends. Since April 28, 2025, new works have been added to the circuit. From Erwin Wurm and Lionel Sabatte to Pauline Tralongo and Odile Decq, it's time for an unusual, unplugged stroll through the heart of the Hauts-de-Seine. [Read more]
Le Petit Prince, l'odyssée immersive: a poetic and colorful journey at the Atelier des Lumières
During spring break, from April 11 to July 6, 2025, immerse yourself in Saint-Exupéry's iconic work, and embark on a magical, immersive journey alongside the Little Prince, at the Atelier des Lumières. [Read more]
Serial Killer l'Exposition in Paris: The largest collection of objects by famous serial killers
Serial Killer l'Exposition arrives in Paris on February 21, 2025, bringing with it the world's largest collection of objects from famous serial killers. Discover our photos and our preview! [Read more]
There are so many original and unusual exhibitions in Paris that this list is just a glimpse. For more great ideas, don't miss our guide to the best exhibitions to see in Paris in June.
Exhibitions in June 2025: an artistic month in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
Summer's on its way and vacations are just around the corner... We want to get out and enjoy all the activities on offer in Paris and the Ile-de-France region! What if your next outing was to an exhibition? Discover our selection of exhibitions to see in June 2025. [Read more]
Paris is a veritable open-air museum, and beautiful exhibitions are a constant feature of this cultural capital. This time, we're taking you on a voyage of discovery of unusual exhibitions, those whose scenography and themes will surprise you with their originality! So, are you ready to be surprised? [Read more]
Exhibitions in June 2025: an artistic month in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
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