the big exhibition venues (beyond permanent collections).
Blockbusters mostly happen here:
Grand Palais — major exhibitions (reopened after renovation).
Fondation Louis Vuitton — modern and contemporary art (in 2026, a big Alexander Calder retrospective from April).
Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection — contemporary art.
Atelier des Lumières — immersive digital shows ("Renaissance" until June 2026).
Musée Jacquemart-André, Fondation Cartier…
Korean culture in France.
Korean Cultural Center (Paris 8th) — free exhibitions, screenings, workshops (calligraphy, dance) and a specialized library.
Cultu'Corée — the agenda of Korean events across France.
2026 marks 140 years of France-Korea relations! Nearly a hundred events (concerts, exhibitions, cinema, literature) in Paris and the regions — a year not to miss.
K-Plus Festival — 22-24 May, Paris (Université Paris Cité), full Korean-culture immersion.
K-Street Festival — September, Paris, free workshops and dance demos.
Korean Film Festival in Paris (FFCP) — late October-early November, Publicis Cinémas (Champs-Élysées).
Korean Tours Festival — 27 February-1 March, Tours.
Avignon Festival — Korea in the spotlight in 2026.
Follow them.
tips.
For popular shows, book online; prefer weekday mornings.
Under 26 (EEA): often free at national venues.
Big venues have quieter late-night openings.
common mistakes.
Going to a big show without booking and finding it sold out.
Missing the closing date (temporary shows are short).
Hunting Korean events everywhere.
FAQ.
Where do I see current exhibitions?
The and each venue's site.
And Korean events? and Cultu'Corée. 2026 is especially rich.
Are there free exhibitions?
Yes — the Korean Cultural Center's, the municipal collections, and the Calendar's free filter.