The 10 Best Art Galleries in Paris (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 10 picks

The best contemporary art galleries in Paris in 2026 are concentrated in the Marais — Perrotin, Thaddaeus Ropac, Templon, Marian Goodman, Almine Rech, Chantal Crousel and David Zwirner — with Mennour in Saint-Germain. For larger exhibitions, the Fondation Cartier in its new home on the Place du Palais-Royal and the Palais de Tokyo lead the way.

The upper Marais (the 3rd arrondissement, around Rue de Turenne, Rue Vieille du Temple and Rue Debelleyme) has one of the densest clusters of blue-chip galleries in the world; Saint-Germain and the 8th have others. Commercial galleries are free and most are open Tuesday to Saturday, closing on Sundays and Mondays and for part of August. October, during Art Basel Paris week, is the busiest and most exciting time. For museums, see our Paris museums guide.

1. Perrotin — Le Marais (3rd)

Emmanuel Perrotin's flagship, showing global contemporary stars.

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Perrotin is one of the world's leading contemporary galleries, founded in Paris by Emmanuel Perrotin, with its main spaces in an 18th-century hôtel particulier on Rue de Turenne. Its roster ranges from Takashi Murakami and JR to Sophie Calle.

Its exhibitions are reliably big and ambitious.

Good to know: Start a Marais gallery walk here; several galleries are within five minutes.

76 Rue de Turenne, 75003 Paris

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2. Thaddaeus Ropac (Marais) — Le Marais (3rd)

A blue-chip gallery for major international artists.

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Thaddaeus Ropac's Marais gallery on Rue Debelleyme shows major international artists, from Georg Baselitz to Robert Rauschenberg's estate; the gallery also runs a vast industrial space at Pantin.

Shows here are museum-quality and free.

Good to know: Check whether the Pantin space has a show; it is worth the trip.

7 Rue Debelleyme, 75003 Paris

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3. Templon — Le Marais (3rd)

A Paris institution since 1966, near the Centre Pompidou.

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Founded by Daniel Templon in 1966, Templon is one of the oldest leading galleries in Paris, showing international contemporary artists from its spaces in the Beaubourg area.

It is a short walk from the Centre Pompidou, which is closed for renovation until about 2030.

Good to know: Combine with the other Marais galleries on the same walk.

28 Rue du Grenier Saint-Lazare, 75003 Paris

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4. Marian Goodman Gallery — Le Marais (3rd)

A major gallery for conceptual and contemporary art.

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Marian Goodman's Paris gallery, in a courtyard on Rue du Temple, shows leading conceptual and contemporary artists such as Gerhard Richter, William Kentridge and Tacita Dean.

Its exhibitions are thoughtful and rarely crowded.

Good to know: The entrance is through a courtyard; look for the sign on Rue du Temple.

79 Rue du Temple, 75003 Paris

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5. David Zwirner Paris — Le Marais (3rd)

The Paris outpost of one of the world's biggest galleries.

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David Zwirner's Paris gallery on Rue Vieille du Temple shows artists from its international roster in a handsome Marais space.

It pairs well with Perrotin and Ropac on the same walk.

Good to know: Closed Sundays and Mondays.

108 Rue Vieille du Temple, 75003 Paris

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6. Almine Rech — Le Marais (3rd)

A contemporary gallery with a strong painting program.

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Almine Rech, which also has galleries in London, New York and Shanghai, shows contemporary artists with a strong focus on painting from its Paris space on Rue de Turenne.

It is a few doors from Perrotin.

Good to know: It is almost opposite Perrotin on Rue de Turenne.

64 Rue de Turenne, 75003 Paris

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7. Galerie Chantal Crousel — Le Marais (3rd)

An influential gallery for conceptual and politically engaged art.

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Galerie Chantal Crousel has championed conceptual and politically engaged contemporary art since 1980, with artists such as Mona Hatoum and Wolfgang Tillmans.

It is in the heart of the Marais gallery district.

Good to know: Closed Sundays and Mondays.

10 Rue Charlot, 75003 Paris

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8. Mennour — Saint-Germain (6th)

Kamel Mennour's Left Bank galleries, showing Anish Kapoor and Daniel Buren.

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Kamel Mennour's galleries in Saint-Germain-des-Prés show major international artists including Anish Kapoor, Daniel Buren and Lee Ufan, in several spaces around Rue Saint-André des Arts.

It is the best gallery stop on the Left Bank.

Good to know: Combine with a walk through Saint-Germain's antique and design shops.

47 Rue Saint-André des Arts, 75006 Paris

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9. Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain — Palais-Royal (1st)

A major contemporary art foundation, in its new home facing the Louvre.

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The Fondation Cartier, a pioneering contemporary art foundation, moved in October 2025 from its Jean Nouvel building on Boulevard Raspail to a vast new space by the same architect on the Place du Palais-Royal, opposite the Louvre.

Its exhibitions range widely across art, design, science and ecology.

Good to know: Book a timed ticket online for weekend visits.

2 Place du Palais-Royal, 75001 Paris

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10. Palais de Tokyo — Trocadéro (16th)

Europe's largest center for contemporary creation, open late.

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The Palais de Tokyo is a huge, raw exhibition space for contemporary art beside the Seine, known for experimental exhibitions and late opening hours (it often stays open until midnight).

It shares its building with the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris.

Good to know: Go in the evening; it is open late on most days and closed on Tuesdays.

13 Avenue du Président Wilson, 75116 Paris

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Frequently asked questions

Where are the art galleries in Paris?

The biggest cluster is in the upper Marais (3rd arrondissement), with more in Saint-Germain-des-Prés (6th) and around the Champs-Élysées (8th).

Are Paris art galleries free?

Commercial galleries are free to enter. Institutions such as the Fondation Cartier and the Palais de Tokyo charge admission for exhibitions.

When are Paris galleries open?

Most are open Tuesday to Saturday, roughly 11am to 7pm, and close on Sundays, Mondays and for several weeks in August.

Where is the Fondation Cartier now?

The Fondation Cartier moved in October 2025 from Boulevard Raspail to a new home on the Place du Palais-Royal, opposite the Louvre.

When is the best time to see art in Paris?

October, when Art Basel Paris takes place at the Grand Palais and galleries stage their strongest shows, followed by spring.

1. Perrotin — Le Marais (3rd)

2. Thaddaeus Ropac (Marais) — Le Marais (3rd)

3. Templon — Le Marais (3rd)

4. Marian Goodman Gallery — Le Marais (3rd)

5. David Zwirner Paris — Le Marais (3rd)

6. Almine Rech — Le Marais (3rd)

7. Galerie Chantal Crousel — Le Marais (3rd)

8. Mennour — Saint-Germain (6th)

9. Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain — Palais-Royal (1st)

10. Palais de Tokyo — Trocadéro (16th)

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