What to visit in the 13th arrondissement of Paris? Current monuments, museums and exhibitions

Paris invites us throughout its districts to discover its treasures, its heritage and its rich cultural programming. In the 13ewe wander through the many facets of this part of the capital, where we find in turn one of the cradles of Parisian street art, the excitement of the Asian district, the modernity of the BNF and much more.

In the 13th districtthe emerging artistic scene expresses itself in astonishing places of life while at Mobilier Nationalwe find one of the temples of artistic crafts. Here, we also set out to conquer little-known historical monuments of the capital and getting lost in the maze of streets of this Parisian districtwe discover some secrets of the City of Light.

Want to immerse yourself in the cultural life of the 13th arrondissement ? We take stock of the places and monuments to visit, the expositions of the moment as well as the major events not to be missed. As this page is updated as announcements and discoveries are made, you can consult it regularly to discover other ideas for cultural outings in the 13th arrondissement of Paris.

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Places to visit in the 13th arrondissement of Paris

The BnF François Mitterrand, the immense Parisian library ideal for revising, but not only
In the 13th arrondissement, it is impossible to miss these 4 immense buildings which overlook the banks of the Seine: designed to recall the shape of an open book, the four towers of the François Mitterrand library offer a space where to read, work in silence, do search and consult hundreds of thousands of documents. [Lire la suite]

Quai de la Photo, a free floating art center on the Seine for photography enthusiasts
Quai de la Photo, this is the name of this new floating art center dedicated to contemporary photography which opened its doors on July 20, 2023. In a space of 1000 m², exhibitions, conferences and cultural events await you, in this place free and open to all, on the Seine at the Pont de Bercy in Paris. [Lire la suite]

Current exhibitions and visits in the 13th arrondissement of Paris

Bénédicte Dussère, painter… from the workshop to the referral, at Frigos de Paris
Sponsored – From October 18 to November 15, meet at the Aiguillage aux Frigos de Paris to discover the landscapes and gardens of Bénédicte Dussère. Attend the opening on October 18 from 7 p.m. [Lire la suite]

Perspective: the art of Richard Peduzzi is revealed in an exhibition at the Mobilier national
The Mobilier national – Galerie des Gobelins pays tribute to the artist Richard Peduzzi, in an exhibition to be seen from October 16 to December 31, 2024. [Lire la suite]

The Quai de la Photo celebrates the bicentenary of the invention of photography with a free exhibition
200 years of history and creations are worth celebrating! Discover the free exhibition which celebrates the bicentenary of the invention of photography at the Quai de la Photo, from September 16 to December 22, 2024. [Lire la suite]