Paris · Directory 2026

Art galleries in Paris: directory, map and artistic districts

From the Marais to Saint-Germain, from Matignon to Romainville: prepare a clear route among 37 active galleries.

Paris is not only visited through its museums. Its galleries, generally free, allow you to see recent works, meet specialized teams and understand how the artistic scene is constructed. This directory brings together verified addresses, a map, filters and ready-to-use routes.

37 galleries with works for sale Entrance generally freeVerified addressesUpdated July 2026
37selected galleries
6artistic areas
75original paintings available
Entrée d’une galerie d’art dans le Marais à Paris The Marais · Paris
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One city, several scenes

Galleries are best explored neighborhood by neighborhood: choose an area, then check the exhibition and times before leaving.

Understanding the Parisian scene

Why galleries are essential for seeing living art

A shopping mall is neither a museum nor an ordinary shop. She builds a program of exhibitions, supports artists, documents their works and presents them to collectors and the general public. In Paris, the main centers have moved and multiplied: Saint-Germain remains linked to the avant-gardes of the 20th century, the Marais concentrates an exceptional density of contemporary art, Matignon welcomes major international brands, while Belleville, the 13th arrondissement and Greater Paris carry emerging or specialized stages.

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Entrance is most often free

You can enter without invitation during opening hours. The openings are livelier; a daytime visit encourages calm observation and discussion with the team.

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Exhibitions change quickly

An exhibition often lasts four to eight weeks. Between two exhibitions, a gallery can close for a few days: always consult its official website the morning of your visit.

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Prices are not always displayed

Requesting a list of works or a price is normal and without obligation. Specify your budget, the format sought, your country of delivery and your hanging constraints.

37 galleries where you can request available works

The badge Works for sale reports private galleries, showrooms and gallery workshops where you can request a list of works, a price and shipping conditions. Availability changes with exhibitions: always contact the address before your visit.

PerrotinDavid ZwirnerThaddaeus RopacMarian GoodmanGalleria ContinuaAlmine RechTemplonNathalie ObadiaSemiosisThe girls of CalvaryMichel Reinmor carpenterAnne Barrault GalleryChristophe Gaillard GalleryButterfly GallerySit Down GalleryBinome GalleryEcho Gallery 119Danysz GalleryMennourLoevenbruckGeorges-Philippe Gallery & Nathalie ValloisZlotowski GalleryWaddington CustotLélia Mordoch GalleryHauser & WirthWhite CubeGagosianOpera GalleryLelong Gallery & Co.Tornabuoni ArtJocelyn Wolff GalleryCrèvecoeurIn Situ - Fabienne LeclercSator GalleryItinerrance GalleryMathgoth Gallery
Non-exhaustive editorial selection. Addresses and locations were checked on the official gallery sites and professional networks in July 2026; schedules, summer closures and exhibitions may change.

Map of artistic districts

Choose an area before building your course

This map is deliberately schematic: it is used to understand the poles and distances. Click on a neighborhood to immediately filter the directory; each file then contains an address and a precise Google Maps link.

Sélection de tableaux originaux disponibles à la vente

Collect beyond Paris

75 original paintings to discover, with international delivery

You cannot visit Paris or are you looking for a work immediately available? Explore our selection of original paintings: landscapes, portraits, abstraction, urban scenes and contemporary compositions, with accompaniment before purchase.

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Interactive directory

37 art galleries in Paris and Greater Paris

Find a name, address, or specialty, then combine a neighborhood and a programming type. The counter updates automatically.

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Ready-made routes

Three routes depending on the time you have

2 hours · First visit

The essential marsh

  1. Start rue de Turenne around Perrotin, Almine Rech and Michel Rein.
  2. Join Temple Street for Marian Goodman and Galleria Continua.
  3. Finish near Beaubourg with Templon, Semiose or Nathalie Obadia.
Half a day · Modernities

Saint-Germain then Matignon

  1. Walk along rue de Seine and rue Jacques-Callot.
  2. Cross to the 8th by metro.
  3. Choose two or three spaces around Matignon and François-Ier.
One day in expanded Paris

Marais, Belleville and urban art

  1. Visit the Marais in the morning.
  2. Continue to Crèvecœur or Romainville in the afternoon.
  3. Reserve the 13th for another slot if you wish to follow the frescoes of Boulevard Paris 13.

Prepare and deepen

Trusted sources, visiting tips and related reading

Are Parisian art galleries free?

Yes, access to exhibitions is generally free and without reservation. However, certain meetings, performances or guided tours may require registration.

What is the best day to visit the galleries?

Thursday, Friday and Saturday are safest. Many galleries close on Sunday and Monday; some only open in the afternoon or close between two exhibitions.

Can you buy a work without being an experienced collector?

Yes. Ask for the list of available works, price, certificate, payment terms, framing and transportation. A good gallery will clearly explain the provenance and conditions of sale.

How to buy a painting with delivery outside France?

Check packaging, insurance, deadlines, duties and taxes of country of arrival. Our collection of original paintings for sale offers support and international delivery.

In Paris, art can be discovered on foot - and can also travel to you

The best route is not the one that accumulates addresses, but the one that leaves time to look. Choose a neighborhood, open doors without intimidation, ask for exhibition materials and come back when the schedule changes. Galleries allow you to see the works as their history is written.

And if your research leads to the desire to live with a work, explore our selection of available original paintings. We support you in choosing the format, reading the work sheet and organizing international delivery.

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