
Did you know that photography was invented by a Frenchman? Engineer Nicéphore Niépce perfected the photographic process. It took 11 years of work before the very first stable photograph was produced, in 1824. Sadly, Nicephore died suddenly in 1833, without ever making a living from his invention. Since then, photography has been perfected and even professionalized. Pictures that tell the story of today and tomorrow, of fashion and nature, and that you can admire today in superb photo exhibitions in Paris.
America from the 50’s to the 70’s through street photography

The works of six leading American street photographers are currently on show at a gallery in the 4th arrondissement. American street photography offers an immersion into the streets of the United States and, at the same time, into a rapidly changing American society.
📍 Location: 3 rue du Pont Louis-Philippe, 75004 Paris
📆 Date: January 23 to March 15, 2025
🎟️ Price: free
Discover Paris Sauvage at Bercy Village

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Parisian urban wildlife with the free exhibition “Paris Sauvage” at Bercy Village. Nicolas Davy’s spectacular photographs reveal the unsuspected presence of wild animals in and around the capital. From foxes to owls and squirrels, this exhibition offers a unique look at the cohabitation between urban life and nature.
📍 Location: Cour Saint-Émilion, 75012 Paris
🗓️ Dates: January 16 to June 1, 2025
Notre-Dame, symbol of a renaissance at the Hôtel Castille
Until February 8, 2025, discover the mini photo exhibition at the Hôtel Castille. The exhibition retraces the restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral through the work of photographer Patrick Zachmann.
📍 Location: 33-37 Rue Cambon 75001 Paris
📆 Date: until February 8, 2025
🎟️ Price: free
Sublime Dior creations in photos

The great fashion photographer Peter Lindbergh followed the evolution of Dior for thirty years. His photos, shot from 1988 to 2018, are on show at the Galerie Dior until May, providing a bridge between his particular view of the house’s savoir-faire and some of the creations presented opposite! A true artistic dialogue!
📍 Location: 11, rue François Ier, 75008 Paris
📆 Date: until May 04, 2025
🎟️ Price: €14
Dennis Morris at the MEP
From February 2025, the Maison Européenne de la Photographie (highly recommended if you appreciate photography) presents the first French retrospective devoted to Dennis Morris. The Briton, author of iconic images of Bob Marley, has also immortalized Marianne Faithfull, Oasis and the Sex Pistols. We retrace his career, from his first photos in London’s working-class neighborhoods to portraits of iconic figures from the music scene!
📍 Location: 5/7, rue de Fourcy, 75004 Paris
📆 Date: February 5 to May 18, 2025
🎟️ Price: €13 full price