Things to do in Paris 7th arrondissement: shows, family activities and exhibitions

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Opening of the "H.E.R.O" exhibition by Hondo Vernissage de l'exposition "H.E.R.O" de Hondo

Thu 8 Oct · 18:30–21:00 Free
Maison de la Vie Associative et Citoyenne du 7e arrondissement, 4 rue Amélie

Exhibition devoted to Hondo, a pioneering figure of French graffiti, with painted works from 1986 to 2026 and repurposed objects. Free admission.

George Sand "The Scandalous Woman" George Sand "La Scandaleuse"

Thu 8 Oct · 19:00–20:30 Free
Bibliothèque Saint-Simon, 116 rue de Grenelle (Mairie du 7e arrondissement, porte D dans la cour)

A lecture-performance that traces the life of George Sand, a major figure in French literature, through excerpts from her works and her correspondence.

Board game evening Soirée jeux de société

Thu 8 Oct → Fri 9 Oct Free
Bibliothèque Amélie, 164 rue de Grenelle

Come and play at the Bibliothèque Amélie, among casual and passionate players: bluffing, cooperation, deduction or strategy, on your own or with the librarians.

The Secret of the Shadows Le Secret des Ombres

Thu 8 Oct · 21:00–22:30 + 11 other dates
Théâtre Recamier, 3, rue Juliette Récamier

A theatrical thriller set against the backdrop of the Resistance: Christian, intrigued by a photo of his recently deceased father, investigates with his wife the buried secrets of his family and of the Musée de l'Homme network.

BABEL

Thu 8 Oct · 21:15 + 30 other dates
24 RUE DE SEVRES, 75007 Paris

After the success of its previous shows, Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche invites choreographer Mourad Merzouki for a brand-new creation blending dance and circus, a dreamlike interpretation of the myth of the Tower of Babel.

Le Baron Terré: a play in the heart of the Paris sewers Le Baron Terré : une pièce de théâtre au cœur des égouts de Paris

Fri 9 Oct → Sat 10 Oct
Musée des égouts de Paris, Pont de l'Alma

A funny and poetic play in the heart of the Paris sewers, to discover with family or friends.

Immersive tour of the Paris Sewer Museum! Visite immersive au musée des Égouts de Paris !

Fri 9 Oct · 10:30–11:30 + 1 other date Free
Musée des égouts de Paris, Pont de l'alma

Guided by a sewer worker, discover the many facets of an essential and extraordinary profession, in the heart of the working galleries of the Paris Sewer Museum.

Seniors Forum in the 7th arrondissement Forum Seniors du 7e arrondissement

Fri 9 Oct · 14:00–17:30 Free
Maison de la vie associative et citoyenne du 7e, 93, rue Saint-Dominique

A forum for seniors with information stands and wellness activities.

Baile Brasil Special Glitter Party! Baile Brasil Special Purpurina Party !

Fri 9 Oct → Sat 10 Oct
Bateau Concorde Atlantique, Port de Solférino, face au 23 quai Anatole France

A Brazilian party on a barge in Paris: carnival, glitter, baile funk, Brazilian classics and 90s hits, with a DJ set all night.

Creative Workshop - a day with Juliette Binet Atelier Créatif - une journée avec Juliette Binet

Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–12:30 + 1 other date Free ages 7+
Bibliothèque Amélie, 164 rue de Grenelle

A creative workshop led by Juliette Binet, artist and author: invent an imaginary plant from botanical plates and make large paper butterflies. In adult-child pairs, ages 7 and up.

Guided storytelling tour: Orsay and the forgotten painting Visite guidée et contée : Orsay et le tableau oublié

Sat 10 Oct · 10:50–12:40 + 10 other dates
Musée d'Orsay, Esplanade Valéry-Giscard-d'Estaing

Marion Bonin, a tour guide and the great-granddaughter of an Impressionist painter, tells the story of the birth of Impressionism room by room, drawing on works by Manet, Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh and Caillebotte.

Matteo Ricci 利玛窦 (Macerata, 1552 – Beijing, 1610), architect of Sino-Western dialogue. From language to thought, a legacy embodied in the Grand Ricci Dictionary Matteo Ricci 利玛窦 (Macerata, 1552 – Pékin, 1610), architecte du dialogue sino- occidental. Du langage à la pensée, un héritage incarné dans le Grand Dictionnaire Ricci

Sat 10 Oct · 15:00–16:30 Free
M128 - Missions Etrangères de Paris, 128, rue du Bac

Lecture by Véronique Cheynet-Cluzel on Matteo Ricci, pioneer of Sino-Western dialogue, and on the Grand Ricci Dictionary, which continues his work. Organized with Asia Centre – Institut Ricci as part of the Chine Plurielle program.

Science Festival at the Sewer Museum! La fête de la science au Musée des Egouts !

Sun 11 Oct · 10:00–17:00 Free
Musée des égouts de Paris, Pont de l'Alma

A free day at the Paris Sewer Museum, as part of the Science Festival: free exploration of around 500 metres of galleries beneath the quai d'Orsay, with areas on the history of Parisian sanitation.

Baby Time - A Shared Reading Time for Little Ones L'heure des bébés - Un temps de lecture partagée pour les tout-petits

Tue 13 Oct · 17:00–18:30 + 7 other dates Free
Bibliothèque Amélie, 164 rue de Grenelle

A shared reading time for little ones aged 0 to 3, accompanied by an adult. One-on-one readings in the toddlers' area, to discover books gently, at the child's own pace.

Panel discussion "Privileged Youth" Conférence-débat « Jeunesses privilégiées »

Tue 13 Oct · 17:00–19:00
Sciences Po - Salle Jeannie de Clarens, 27, rue Saint-Guillaume

Panel discussion around issue 103 of the journal Agora débats/jeunesses, devoted to privileged youth: presentation of the issues covered in the feature, discussion with the coordinators and a Q&A with the audience.

Sonatas by Francis Poulenc "Sonates" de Francis Poulenc

Tue 13 Oct · 19:00–20:15 Free
Mairie du 7e arrondissement, 116 rue de Grenelle

To launch the Erik Satie conservatory's 2026-2027 cultural season, the teachers perform a selection of works by Francis Poulenc.

Video game event at the Amélie library Animation Jeux vidéo à la bibliothèque Amélie

Wed 14 Oct · 15:00–16:30 Free ages 7+
Bibliothèque Amélie, 164 rue de Grenelle

For the 2026 Manga Fanatics event, come challenge your friends and family, controller in hand, with a selection of games that are 100% manga!

Climate change awareness event - let's start with our plate! Action de sensibilisation au changement climatique - commençons par notre assiette !

Thu 15 Oct · 17:00–18:00 Free ages 10+
Maison de la Vie Associative et Citoyenne du 7e arrondissement, 4 rue Amélie

A workshop to raise young people's awareness of the environment and learn to eat better, presented by the association "Mon Assiette pour la Planète". Ages 10 and up.

Architecture Days 2026 at the Musée des Plans-Reliefs Journées de l'architecture 2026 au musée des Plans-Reliefs

Sat 17 Oct → Sun 18 Oct ages 7+
Musée des Plans-Reliefs, 129, rue de Grenelle

As part of the Architecture Days, the Musée des Plans-Reliefs offers an introductory tour of its models of fortified towns and a family tour with an activity booklet to observe the hidden buildings.

MOUSTACHE ISLAND

Sat 17 Oct · 16:00 + 8 other dates
3 RUE JULIETTE RECAMIER, 75007 Paris

A festive, interactive rap concert for children: three vacation experts invite the audience on an imaginary trip to Moustache Island, with parties, activities and quiet moments. Ages 5 and up.

How did the ancient Egyptians do their calculations? Comment les anciens Égyptiens faisaient-ils leurs calculs ?

Sat 24 Oct · 14:00–15:30 Free ages 16+
Jean Nicot, 7 rue Jean Nicot

A lecture by Emmanuel Itié, a specialist in Egyptian philology, to discover how scribes in ancient Egypt wrote and handled numbers, based on the Rhind papyrus.

Romancero del Baile Flamenco ROMANCERO DEL BAILE FLAMENCO

Fri 6 Nov · 20:30 + 1 other date
4 SQUARE RAPP, 75007 Paris

Flamenco masters Mercedes Ruiz (dance) and Santiago Lara (guitar) present “Romancero del Baile Flamenco” (Romancero of Flamenco Dance), a celebration of the flamenco tradition that is both sensitive and forward-looking.

Dance and storytelling performance: À un fil Performance dansée et contée : À un fil

Sat 7 Nov → Sun 8 Nov Free
Bibliothèque Amélie, 164 rue de Grenelle

A dance and storytelling performance about lace, in which young and old weave connections between reality and imagination. For very young children from 6 months old.

The 1960s LES ANNÉES 60

Sat 7 Nov · 16:00 + 9 other dates
4 SQUARE RAPP, 75007 Paris

A group of young people journeys through the 1960s, from rock to yéyé, in 18 scenes evoking Johnny, Cloclo, Bardot, Dutronc, the Stones, Hendrix, the Beatles and many others, all performed live.

Les TazZ

Sun 8 Nov · 11:00 + 2 other dates
4 SQUARE RAPP, 75007 Paris

An explosive, high-energy concert with children's author Éric Coudert and the heroes of his books: songs, laughter, interaction and surprises to share as a family.

Sonia Delaunay Lecture Conférence Sonia Delaunay

Thu 12 Nov · 19:00–20:30 Free ages 15+
Bibliothèque Amélie, 164 rue de Grenelle

A lecture on Sonia Delaunay, a painter and textile designer of the 20th-century avant-garde, led by ARTORA. Ages 15 and up.

RIM MURR

Thu 12 Nov · 20:30
4 SQUARE RAPP, 75007 Paris

In concert, Rim Murr revisits the great classics of French song and the Arabic repertoire, mixed with her own compositions, with a trio of piano, violin and percussion. A musical journey between Paris and Beirut, with chill, jazz and electro colours.

Satie Celebration! Satie en fête !

Fri 13 Nov · 19:00–20:30 Free
Conservatoire Municipal Erik Satie, 135 Bis rue de l’Université

The teachers of the Erik Satie conservatory give a concert around the composer's work and that of his friends, on the occasion of the inauguration of their new auditorium.

Lilly and the Musical LILLY ET LE MUSICAL

Sat 14 Nov · 14:30 + 3 other dates
4 SQUARE RAPP, 75007 Paris

A joyful, poetic and immersive family musical, led by Oscar Sisto and Lou Deleuze in the role of Lilly, with the participation of Ahcène and Najet. Designed to appeal to a wide family audience, the show blends music, dance and emotion.

Satie Cabaret Cabaret Satie

Sat 14 Nov · 15:00–17:00 Free
Conservatoire Municipal Erik Satie, 135 Bis rue de l’Université

A musical and theatrical cabaret centred on Erik Satie and his friends, devised and performed by the conservatory students: songs, jazz, theatre and poetry.

Living Memories • Sequenza 9.3 Vocal Ensemble Mémoires vivantes • Ensemble vocal Sequenza 9.3

Mon 16 Nov · 20:00–21:30
Théâtre Juliette Récamier, 3 rue Juliette Récamier

For the launch of its new album, the Sequenza 9.3 Vocal Ensemble performs intimate songs from around the world, between oral tradition and contemporary creation, carried by nine voices and the santur of Farnaz Modarresifar.

Manga Mad - Omamori Workshop Mordus du Manga - Atelier Omamoris

Sat 21 Nov → Sun 22 Nov Free ages 7+
Bibliothèque Amélie, 164 rue de Grenelle

As part of Manga Mad, the Amélie library invites you to celebrate Japanese culture by making your own omamori, a small embroidered and colourful fabric pouch closed with a traditional knot. Ages 7 and up.

Endless Pilgrimages: A Religious Journey Across the Indian Subcontinent Pèlerinages infinis, une traversée religieuse à travers le sous-continent indien

Sun 22 Nov · 20:00–21:30 Free
M128 - Missions Etrangères de Paris, 128, rue du Bac

A conversation between three voices about the latest book by Father Yann Vagneux, a priest of the Paris Foreign Missions, on the religious traditions of the Indian subcontinent. Followed by a book signing.

Marguerite Duras: 30 Years Already (1914-1996) Marguerite Duras : 30 ans déjà (1914-1996)

Thu 26 Nov · 19:00–21:00 Free
Bibliothèque Saint-Simon, 116 rue de Grenelle (Mairie du 7e arrondissement, porte D dans la cour)

A show blending texts by Marguerite Duras, excerpts from interviews and her cookbook, performed by actress Diana Sakalauskaité. A literary tribute for the 30th anniversary of her death, which is as thought-provoking as it is funny.

Escape game A.B.C vs Agatha Christie Escape game A.B.C contre Agatha Christie

Sat 28 Nov · 18:30–19:30 Free ages 10+
Bibliothèque Amélie, 164 rue de Grenelle

An escape game at the library to solve puzzles about the world of Agatha Christie, led by the librarians. Open to adults and children aged 10 and up.

Flap workshop "Who Eats Whom?" Atelier flap "Qui mange qui ?"

Wed 2 Dec · 16:00–18:00 Free ages 6+
Bibliothèque Amélie, 164 rue de Grenelle

A creative workshop where children draw, fold and glue paper to answer the question: who eats whom? Ages 6 and up.

Concert by the Kaija Quartet Monte le Son Festival Concert du quatuor Kaija Festival Monte le Son

Thu 3 Dec → Fri 4 Dec Free
Bibliothèque Amélie, 164 rue de Grenelle

The library gives carte blanche to the Kaija Quartet, an all-female group blending tradition and innovation. Four musicians trained in the classical tradition, open to research, creation and improvisation.

The Nest - Lucie Felix's Cabin Le Nid - La cabane de Lucie Felix

until Sat 24 Oct Free ages 2+
Bibliothèque Amélie, 164 rue de Grenelle

A cabin to assemble that reveals a multitude of games, including wooden ones, for little ones to discover, explore, play and be amazed.

We saw and loved the “Gianni Versace Retrospective” exhibition at the Maillol Museum On a vu et aimé l’expo « Gianni Versace Retrospective », au musée Maillol

until Sat 31 Oct
Musée Maillol, 59-61, rue de Grenelle

A retrospective devoted to the Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace, with 120 outfits, 600 objects and archival items, exploring his fabrics, his inspirations and his creations for the stars. Ideal for fashion lovers and anyone curious about the energy of the 1990s.

Plumes of Paradise. Journeys of an Extraordinary Bird from New Guinea Plumes du paradis. Voyages d'un oiseau extraordinaire de Nouvelle-Guinée

until Sun 8 Nov
Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, 37, quai Jacques Chirac

An exhibition on the birds of paradise of New Guinea and the circulation of their feathers, through nearly 190 works blending art, natural history, fashion and ecology.

Exhibition: 10,000 Years of Culinary Journey Exposition 10 000 ans de voyage gustatif

until Tue 10 Nov Free
Centre Culturel de Chine, 1, boulevard de la Tour Maubourg

Organised by the Chinese Cultural Centre in Paris and the National Museum of China, this exhibition takes you through 10,000 years of Chinese gastronomy, with more than 30 cooking utensils and immersive digital displays.

Story Time L'heure des histoires

until Thu 17 Dec Free ages 3+
Bibliothèque Amélie, 164 rue de Grenelle

Read-aloud sessions of picture books, tales and kamishibai, interspersed with nursery rhymes and finger plays, for children from age 3 and for toddlers from 0 to 3.

[Un]imaginable, Introduction to Lowbrow and Pop Surrealism [In]imaginable, Introduction au Lowbrow et au Pop Surréalisme

until Mon 21 Dec Free
FLUCTUART, Centre d’art urbain, 2 port du Gros Caillou

An immersive exhibition that introduces lowbrow and pop surrealism, somewhere between a cabinet of curiosities and an initiatory journey, where reality tips over into fiction and childhood meets the strange.

My Little Storytelling Visit at the Musée du quai Branly Ma petite visite contée au musée du quai Branly

until Wed 30 Dec
Musée du quai Branly, 37 quai Jacques Chirac

A storyteller accompanies toddlers and their parents for a first discovery of the museum, through stories and songs.

Discover the activities of senior clubs in the 7th arrondissement of Paris Découvrez les activités des clubs séniors dans le 7e arrondissement de Paris

until Thu 31 Dec Free ages 55+
Club seniors Malar, 88 bis, rue Saint-Dominique

The senior clubs of the 7th arrondissement welcome Parisians aged 55 and over, retired or not, free of charge, for a wide variety of activities.

First Nations: Arts and Cultures of the American Northwest Premières Nations. Arts et cultures du Nord-Ouest de l’Amérique

until Sun 17 Jan
Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, 37, quai Jacques Chirac

An exhibition on the art and cultures of the First Nations of the American Northwest, where masks, totems and ritual objects form a sacred language. For all audiences.

"I spend my life painting." A Claude Monet journey in the Impressionist gallery « Je passe ma vie à peindre ». Un parcours Claude Monet en galerie impressionniste

until Sun 24 Jan
Musée d'Orsay, Esplanade Valéry Giscard d'Estaing

On the occasion of the centenary of Claude Monet's death, a journey through the Impressionist gallery of the Musée d'Orsay presents five paintings recently studied or restored, shedding light on his creative process.

A Statue for Liberty, Bartholdi's Dream, from Paris to New York. Immersive Virtual Reality Experience Une statue pour la liberté, le rêve de Bartholdi, de Paris à New York. Expérience immersive en réalité virtuelle

until Sun 31 Jan ages 8+
Musée d'Orsay, Esplanade Valéry Giscard d'Estaing

An immersive virtual reality experience that brings the creation of the Statue of Liberty back to life, from Versailles to New York, as you follow in Bartholdi's footsteps. Recommended from age 13, accessible from age 8.

Auguste Bartholdi. Liberty Enlightening the World Auguste Bartholdi. La Liberté éclairant le monde

until Sun 31 Jan
Musée d'Orsay, Esplanade Valéry Giscard d'Estaing

An exhibition and an immersive virtual-reality experience devoted to Auguste Bartholdi, the Alsatian sculptor, and to the creation of the Statue of Liberty, in partnership with the Bartholdi Museum in Colmar.

Mary Cassatt. The Independent Woman Mary Cassatt. L'indépendante

until Sun 31 Jan
Musée d'Orsay, Esplanade Valéry Giscard d'Estaing

A major exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay devoted to Mary Cassatt (1844-1926), an independent American Impressionist painter, with nearly 80 paintings, pastels and prints.

Seeing Tahiti. First Photographs 1859-1870 Voir Tahiti. Premières photographies 1859-1870

until Sun 31 Jan
Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, 37, quai Jacques Chirac

An exhibition of previously unseen photographs of Tahiti and the Marquesas, taken between 1859 and 1870 by two naval officers, Gustave Viaud and Paul Émile Miot. For all audiences.

The Erik Satie Conservatory Calendar L'agenda du Conservatoire Erik Satie

until Wed 30 Jun Free
Conservatoire Municipal Erik Satie, 135 Bis rue de l’Université

Every year, the Erik Satie Conservatory in Paris's 7th arrondissement presents a season of music, singing, theatre and dance performances, with concerts, gatherings and educational projects open to everyone.

Celebrating your birthday at the Musée des Plans-Reliefs (kids and adults!) Fêter son anniversaire au musée des Plans-Reliefs (enfants et adultes !)

until Mon 27 Sept ages 6+
Musée des Plans-Reliefs, 129 rue de Grenelle

The Musée des Plans-Reliefs offers around fifteen activities for celebrating a birthday: model-making or drawing workshops, a strategy game, a storytelling session, a visit-and-investigate tour, for children and adults alike.

Behind the scenes at UNESCO Les coulisses de l’UNESCO

until Thu 30 Sept
UNESCO, 7 place de Fontenoy

A guided tour of UNESCO's headquarters in Paris, to discover its architecture, its conference rooms and its collection of works of art, accompanied by a lecturer guide.

Aura Invalides, the immersive experience Aura Invalides, l'expérience immersive

until Fri 31 Dec ages 7+
Dôme des Invalides, 2, Place Vauban

A unique multimedia creation combining orchestral music, video mapping and lighting effects, the immersive show AURA INVALIDES (Aura Invalides) enhances the architecture of the Dôme des Invalides, offered in the evening exclusively.

Jenny Holzer. I Saw Jenny Holzer. J’ai vu

Tue 20 Oct → Sun 21 Feb
Musée d'Orsay, Esplanade Valéry Giscard d'Estaing

American artist Jenny Holzer takes over the Musée d'Orsay with light projections on the facade, an LED installation and engraved stone sculptures, in dialogue with the collections.