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1 January 2026: which museums and monuments are open in Paris?

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Paris je t'aime provides you with a list of cultural sites that will be open on 1 January 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France

To start the year 2026 in an inspiring way, check out the many museums and monuments open from the very first day of the New Year. The Musée de l'Orangerie and the Musée d'Orsay will be open offering the opportunity to view major artworks. At the Grand Palais and the Bourse de Commerce - Pinault Collection you can see modern and contemporary collections. The Musée du Luxembourg also stays open, as does the Musée Jacquemart-André. And for some family fun, there is the Jardin d'Acclimatation, Aquarium de Paris and Grévin Paris. As for monuments, the Conciergerie remains open, as well as the Eiffel Tower, Tour Montparnasse, Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre, and Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral.

Discover the list of museums and monuments open on 1 January 2026 in Paris and the Île-de-France region

Book your tickets for a cultural outing on 1 January 2026

Buy your tickets in advance for museums, monuments, castles and cultural sites in Paris that are open on 1 January 2026 and enjoy the first day of the year with complete peace of mind.


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❓Frequently asked questions

Are museums and monuments open on 31 December 2025?

On 31 December, museums, monuments, and cultural attractions are open but their opening times can vary, and they may close earlier. It is therefore advisable to check in advance before you visit!

Where to go and how to celebrate New Year’s Eve Day 2026 in Paris?

There are plenty of exciting ways to celebrate New Year's Eve and enjoy an unforgettable New Year's Day in Paris. The atmosphere in the capital is always lively! Book a dinner cruise on the Seine, treat yourself to a show, a theatre performance or a special evening out at a famous cabaret such as the Moulin Rouge, Paradis Latin or Crazy Horse, or head to the Champs-Élysées for the countdown to midnight and admire the light show at the Arc de Triomphe.

What to do on 1 January in Paris?

Make the most of a wide range of attractions and activities in Paris on the first day of the year, for a day to remember: take a sightseeing cruise on the Seine, go for a stroll in a Parisian park,
discover collections of classic or contemporary art at major museums, visit one of the Paris region’s chateaux that is open specially on New Year’s Day, enjoy a family outing to a zoo or aquarium or a theme park ... There's plenty of choice for you to plan your perfect day!

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