See the list of cultural sites that will remain open on 14 July 2026, France’s National Day!
On Thuesday 14 July 2025, France's national holiday, many museums, monuments and cultural sites in Paris will remain open to the public. Iconic sites such as Notre-Dame Cathedral, Les Invalides, the Sacré-Cœur Basilica in Montmartre, the Panthéon, the Conciergerie, the cathedral basilica of Saint-Denis and the Sainte-Chapelle will welcome visitors. Art lovers can enjoy renowned museums such as the Musée d'Orsay, the Musée Picasso, the Musée Jacquemart-André and the Louis Vuitton Foundation to (re)discover the richness of the museum collections and temporary exhibitions. The châteaux of Versailles, Vincennes, Vaux-le-Vicomte, and many other historic sites are well worth a visit and reveal the rich heritage of the Île-de-France region. The Paris Zoological Park, the Grévin Museum and the Jardin d'Acclimatation await young and old alike for an unforgettable family outing in the capital.
🎯 Please note that the Arc de Triomphe and the Musée de l'Orangerie are closed on the morning of 14 July.
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A unique view of the Champs-Élysées, the world’s most beautiful avenue.
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A royal residence on the edges of Paris.
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Visits, exhibitions, shows, cruises on the Seine or the canals... buy your tickets now to enjoy the many cultural and leisure activities taking place in Paris over the 14 July 2026 long weekend.
Many museums, monuments and cultural sites are open on Thuesday 14 July 2026. Some sites, such as the Arc de Triomphe and the Musée de l'Orangerie, are closed on the morning of 14 July. Some may have special opening hours on this public holiday. It is therefore advisable to check before visiting.
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