Top Upcoming Exhibitions to Visit in France in 2025

• June, 05 2025
• France

France is set to host an exciting lineup of exhibitions in 2025, offering something for every art lover, culture enthusiast, and design aficionado. From major retrospectives like Paul Cézanne in Aix-en-Provence to thought-provoking showcases like Black Paris at Centre Pompidou, the country's museums and galleries will be buzzing with creativity.

Paris remains a cultural hub, with highlights such as the Wes Anderson retrospective at the Cinémathèque Française and Hans Hartung’s abstract works at Musée de l’Orangerie. Outside the capital, visitors can explore immersive experiences like Ralph Pucci’s sculptural showcase at Château La Coste or the Claude Monet digital exhibition in Les Baux-de-Provence.

Whether you're planning a dedicated art trip or simply want to enrich your travels, 2025 is the perfect year to explore France’s vibrant exhibition scene.

1. Paul Cézanne Retrospective

• Dates: Summer 2025
• Location: Musée Granet & Bastide du Jas de Bouffan, Aix-en-Provence
• Highlights: Over 130 works by Cézanne, including still lifes, portraits, and landscapes, alongside the reopening of his atelier and childhood home after an eight-year restoration.

2. Ralph Pucci: "Pure"

• Dates: June 23 – September 25, 2025
• Location: Château La Coste, Provence
• Highlights: Sculptural design exhibition featuring works made from Pucci’s proprietary Plasterglass material, with live sculpting demonstrations.

3. Hans Hartung / Adagp

• Dates: April 30 – August 18, 2025
• Location: Musée de l’Orangerie, Paris
• Highlights: Exploring the poetic and political power of the indistinct, this exhibition travels from Monet’s dissolving water lilies to abstract and digital media of today.

4. Jean Gaumy: "Jean Gaumy et la mer"

• Dates: May 14 – August 17, 2025
• Location: Musée national de la Marine, Paris
• Highlights: An exhibition of 140 photographs showcasing the maritime universe through the lens of photographer Jean Gaumy.

5. Marc Riboud: "L'Œil du voyageur"

• Dates: May 24 – September 21, 2025
• Location: Villa Tamaris, La Seyne-sur-Mer
• Highlights: A selection of over 150 photographs from the renowned photographer's extensive travels, particularly in Asia.

6. Wes Anderson Retrospective

• Dates: March 19 – July 27, 2025
• Location: Cinémathèque Française, Paris
• Highlights: The first major exhibition dedicated to filmmaker Wes Anderson’s visually distinctive universe, featuring costumes, sets, and behind-the-scenes material.

7. Annecy International Animation Film Festival

• Dates: June 8–14, 2025
• Location: Annecy, France
• Highlights: World premieres of animated shorts and features, including works from major studios like Disney, Pixar, and Netflix.

8. Louvre Couture – Art and Fashion: Statement Pieces

• Dates: January 24 – July 21, 2025
• Location: Musée du Louvre, Paris
• Highlights: A retrospective exploring the influence of museums and their collections on fashion designers, featuring pieces by Chanel, Yohji Yamamoto, Dolce & Gabbana, and a special focus on Marie-Louise Carven.

9. Playtime Paris Expo

• Dates: June 28–30, 2025
• Location: Paris, France
• Highlights: International children's fashion fair showcasing the latest trends in fashion and textiles for mothers, babies, and children.

10. Black Paris

• Dates: March 19 – June 30, 2025
• Location: Centre Pompidou, Paris
• Highlights: An exhibition spotlighting black artists in France between 1940 and 2000, featuring works by fifty artists of African descent, many of whose works have never before been shown in France.
   

11. Claude Monet at Carrières des Lumières

• Dates: 2025 (Exact dates TBC)
• Location: Les Baux-de-Provence, France
• Highlights: An immersive digital exhibition showcasing the works of Claude Monet, projected onto the walls of the historic Carrières des Lumières.

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