From club beats to labyrinths, witches, suburbs and tattoos — French museums are getting creative this season! If you’re planning a trip to France or just looking for a good reason to hop on a train, here are a few exhibitions that really caught our eye.
Clubbing – Grand Palais Immersif, Paris
May 13 – October 1, 2025
Put on your dancing shoes — or at least bring your curiosity. Clubbing dives into the world of nightlife, electronic music, and dance floors that shaped generations, from New York to Berlin. Designed by artist Pierre Giner, this immersive experience mixes video, sound, and digital art to recreate the vibe of legendary clubs. Think of it as a history lesson… but with beats.
Our Electro favorites – take a look!
Labyrinthes – Musée des Beaux-Arts, Chartres
April 5 – August 3, 2025
Just steps from the iconic Chartres Cathedral, this exhibition explores the fascinating world of labyrinths — from ancient myths to modern art. Labyrinthes invites you to lose (and maybe find) yourself in a rich visual journey through patterns, symbols, and artistic interpretations of the maze. A perfect detour if you’re wandering through the Loire Valley this summer.
Catalog available here.
Banlieues chéries – Palais de la Porte Dorée, Paris
April 11 – August 17, 2025
French suburbs aren’t just béton and clichés. Banlieues chéries sets the record straight with over 200 works — from photography to graffiti — capturing everyday life, creativity, and resilience in working-class neighborhoods. A fresh and much-needed look at the “banlieue” through the eyes of artists, filmmakers, and communities themselves.
Catalog available here.
Tatouages en Méditerranée– Centre de la Vieille Charité, Marseille
May 17 – September 28, 2025
If skin could talk… Tatouages takes you on a trip across the Mediterranean to explore tattoo traditions, from ancient practices to contemporary ink. Expect tribal patterns, sailor tattoos, and modern designs — all revealing how this art form has evolved while staying deeply personal. Marseille’s vibrant port is the perfect backdrop for this one.
Discover our Tattoo picks
Sorcières : fantasmes, savoirs, liberté (1860–1920) – Musée de Pont-Aven
June 7 – November 16, 2025
Witches, but make it academic. This beautifully curated exhibition looks at how the figure of the sorcière (witch) inspired artists between 1860 and 1920 — at the crossroads of science, folklore, and feminism. A perfect reason to head to Brittany and wander in Pont-Aven’s mystical landscapes.
Fantômes – Hôtel Départemental des Expositions du Var, Draguignan
June 21 – September 28, 2025
Ghosts are having a moment — and Fantômes leans into it. This exhibition invites you to explore how different cultures and eras have represented spirits, from spooky tales to poetic apparitions. Expect haunting images and atmospheric vibes in the sunny south of France.
Whether you’re a city explorer, nature lover, or art history nerd, there’s something here to inspire, surprise, or maybe even haunt you a little. So go ahead — plan a culture-filled road trip, and let these exhibitions guide your summer adventures.