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1st and 11th November 2025: which museums and monuments are open in Paris?

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Paris je t'aime provides you with a list of major cultural sites in Paris and the Île-de-France region that will be open on 1 and 11 November 2025

Many cultural sites will be open in Paris on the French public holidays of 1 and 11 November 2025! These include museums such as the Musée d'Orsay and Musée Carnavalet - Histoire de Paris, the Luxembourg museum or the Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac . Most monuments are also accessible, such as the Eiffel Tower, the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, the Sacré-Coeur basilica in Montmartre, the Panthéon and the Sainte-Chapelle. For a fun-filled family outing, places such as the Parc zoologique de Paris, the Aquarium Tropical de la Porte Dorée and the Jardin d'Acclimatation and its attractions will also be open.

🎯 Please note that the Arc de Triomphe is closed on the morning of 11 November 2025.


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❓Frequently asked questions

Which Parisian monuments and museums are open on 1 and 11 November 2025?

Many museums, monuments and cultural sites are open on the public holidays of 1 November (All Saints' Day) and 11 November (commemoration of the 1918 Armistice).
However, some establishments are closed on Tuesdays, which is 1 November, while others may have specific opening hours on these public holidays.
It is therefore advisable to check the opening hours before your visit.
Please note: the Arc de Triomphe, a national memorial, is closed on the morning of 11 November.

What can you do in Paris on 1 and 11 November 2025?

The All Saints' Day weekend and Tuesday 11 November, which could be a good opportunity for a long weekend, offer a great chance to discover Paris in a different way: autumn walks in the capital's parks and gardens or the Bois de Vincennes and Boulogne, temporary exhibitions, shows or cabarets, guided and immersive tours, family outings... the choice is vast.
You can also experience the 11 November commemorations on the Champs-Élysées and at the Arc de Triomphe, or a moment of reflection in the great Parisian cemeteries on All Saints' Day.

What to do in Paris in autumn 2025

There are many cultural and festive activities to enjoy in Paris in autumn: trade fairs, festivals, major exhibitions, shows, walks through the streets of Paris , strolls in the parks and gardens or in the covered passages if it rains... Everything you need to put together a tailor-made programme of outings!

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