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12 must-see exhibitions in March in Paris

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Although March symbolizes the return of spring, it seems that the weather is still a bit shy for now. So, while we're waiting to settle in the sun for real, we continue exploring the cultural institutions in the capital. And it's just perfect timing, as this month brings us some truly wonderful surprises with exhibitions that are as different as they are fascinating.


Me and Others at the EDF Group Foundation

As technologies become an increasingly significant part of our lives, many artists are questioning the role of networks and the internet in our daily routines. It's this reflection that the EDF Group Foundation is presenting starting March 13. A rich, informed exhibition that offers us a journey at the crossroads of worlds, showcasing digital as a new artistic playground, while highlighting how it impacts every aspect of our lives.

Me and Others, Artists' Perspectives on Our Online Lives
EDF Group Foundation
6, Rue Juliette Récamier – 7th
From March 13 to September 27, 2026
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Chiaroscuro at the Bourse de Commerce

Between shadow and light, the Bourse de Commerce brings together about twenty artists to present us with an unprecedented dialogue. Each in their own way, they showcase a world between the visible and the invisible, a true legacy of the chiaroscuro of ancient times, immersing us in the materiality of ...and the light just like in the shadowy areas of the unconscious. A unique reflection on the way to see in the darkness and to navigate around brightness to dive into the void.

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Chiaroscuro
Bourse de Commerce
2, rue de Viarmes – 1st
Starting from March 4th
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Unicorns! at the Cluny Museum

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During Antiquity, represented in art hundreds and hundreds of times, unicorns, those imaginary yet so realistic creatures, never cease to fascinate. The Middle Ages museum invites us today to explore the fantastic history of these mystical creatures, whose beauty is only matched by the rich symbolism they carry. It's an almost magical exhibition that takes us into the world of dreams and legends.

Unicorns !
Musée de Cluny
28, rue du Sommerard – 5th arrondissement
From March 10 to July 12, 2026
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Interstices at the MathGoth Gallery

If Jef Aerosol, a pioneer of French street art, is extremely well-known for his plastic works, he's a bit less recognized for his music. However, for the very first time, the artist combines his two passions in a unique exhibition. For one month, he shares his most intimate works, exploring the space between the visible and the invisible, between perception and feeling. Here, the image is built by emptiness, the music by silence, inviting us to see and hear beyond appearances and main surfaces.

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Jef Aerosol. Interstices
MathGoth Gallery
34, rue Hélène Brion – 13th
From March 12 to April 18, 2026
Free entry
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Renaissance at the Atelier des Lumières

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This year, the Atelier des Lumières is bringing us a completely new immersive creation that will take us deep into the heart of the Italian Renaissance like never before. For 40 minutes, the works of Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo come to life before our eyes, revealing the world of three visionary geniuses, three complementary artists who each, in their own way, revolutionized the art world. A unique immersion into some of the greatest masterpieces in history.

Renaissance: Da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo
Atelier des Lumières
38, rue Saint-Maur – 11th
Starting from March 13, 2026
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Renoir and Love at the Musée d'Orsay

This year, the Musée d'Orsay is celebrating its 40th anniversary, and for this special occasion, the institution has decided to dedicate 2 of its exhibitions this year to one of the most emblematic figures of Impressionism: Renoir. For the first time, the institution is focusing on one of the painter's favorite subjects, one of his endless sources of inspiration: love. However, l .In a spirit of sentimentality, Renoir's painting is all about subtlety, favoring suggestion over showing, and insinuation rather than presentation. As we wander through the galleries, the exhibition offers us a fresh perspective on some of the most famous works of this essential artist.

Renoir and Love. The Happy Modernity (1865-1885)
Musée d’Orsay
Esplanade Valéry Giscard d'Estaing – 7th
From March 17 to July 19, 2026
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K-Beauty at the Guimet Museum

For the past few years, Korea has established itself as a cultural model across the globe. From K-pop groups to skin-care routines, its products and idols are making waves worldwide, generating trends and revelations. To pay tribute to this hegemony, the Asian arts museum is taking a closer look at K-Beauty, blending masterpieces from its collections with pieces from the top Korean institutions. The museum is…

eacute;crypte the styles of the Land of the Morning Calm, to try to understand their impact on the international culture.

K-Beauty
National Museum of Asian Arts - Guimet
6, place d'Iéna – 16th
From March 18 to July 6, 2026
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Artists' Faces at the Petit Palais

It's one of the major themes in art, since the dawn of time. With a breathtaking collection, the Petit Palais is focusing on the question of portrait and self-portrait for its new exhibition. The institution creates a bridge between works from the 19th century and contemporary creations by women artists, to explore the principle of self-representation and representation of others. Paintings, sculptures, graphic arts, photographs, and decorative arts are presented here to deliver the most complete image possible.

Artists' Faces. From Gustave Courbet to Annette Messager
Petit Palais
Avenue Winston-Churchill – 8th
From March 18 to July 19, 2026
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At the Heart of the Avant-Gardes at the Montmartre Museum

Little-known figures, Otto and Adya van Rees are major artists of the European avant-garde of the 20th century. For the first time, the Montmartre museum honors them with a unique retrospective highlighting the evolution and richness of their works. A singular dialogue between two artists.who have never ceased to blend their private lives and their creativity. A unique dive into the intertwined intimacies of two artists with entangled destinies.

Adya & Otto van Rees. At the Heart of the Avant-Gardes
Musée de Montmartre
12, rue Cortot – 18th
From March 20 to September 13, 2026
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Byblos, the eternal city by the sea

Set off on a journey to discover the first international seaport in the world. From spring to the end of summer, the Arab World Institute invites you to explore Byblos, the legendary city that played a key role in the history of the Mediterranean. With over 400 exceptional pieces, the museum showcases the crucial place of this city in the sharing of cultures and products, marking a turning point in world history. One of the oldest on the Lebanese coast, the city of Byblos is filled with treasures and mysteries and is ready to reveal all its secrets to you.

Byblos, eternal city
Arab World Institute
1, rue des Fossés-Saint-Bernard – 6th
From March 24 to August 23, 2026
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Matisse at the Grand Palais

From the beginning of spring to the end of summer, the Grand Palais revisits the final years of the rich and prolific career of Matisse. Here, cut-out shapes and pure colors blend together to present us with exceptional works. Gouaches, drawings, illustrated books, and other textiles interact in a stunning presentation, highlighting the versatility and talent of an artist.e who has never stopped reinventing themselves, even at the age of 80. A major retrospective, at the heart of one of the most beautiful institutions in the capital, is not to be missed for any reason.

Matisse. 1941-1954
Grand Palais
25, avenue du Général Eisenhower – 8th
From March 24 to July 26, 2026
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The Ambition of Painting at the Orangerie Museum

On often tends to summing up Henri Rousseau and his work to the mystical figure of the « Douanier ». However, there is so much more to discover, and it is this richness that the Orangerie Museum wishes to showcase today in a unique retrospective, bringing together works mainly from the collections of Paul Guillaume, a devoted admirer and defender of the painter. A unique opportunity to dive into the work of an artist who continues to impact art history more than 115 years after his death.

Henri Rousseau, the Ambition of Painting
Musée de l’Orangerie
Jardin des Tuileries – 1st
From March 25 to July 20, 2026
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Revealing the Feminine at the Cognacq-Jay Museum

In collaboration with the Palais Galliera, the Cognacq-Jay Museum has created its latest exhibition to immerse us in the fascinating world of femininity during the Enlightenment. Portraits, clothing, canvases, accessories, women are revealed in all their forms, highlighting the rise of French style at the time.ui allows the country to establish itself as the capital of elegance and refinement. A period of upheaval, the effects of which are still at work today.

Revealing the Feminine. Fashion and Appearances in the 18th Century
Cognacq-Jay Museum
8, Elzévir Street – 3rd
From March 25 to September 20, 2026
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