Paris is already an open-air museum and a work of art in itself. But during Art Basel, art events are held outside the Grand Palais, in galleries, at free exhibitions and even in palaces. It’s a unique opportunity to take in the sights and sounds of fine art collaborations and free events.
For Art Basel, The Peninsula Paris and Opera Gallery present a new artistic collaboration
Inspired by this week dedicated to creation, The Peninsula Paris joins forces with Opera Gallery to present thirteen works of contemporary art. This exclusive collaboration brings together hotel excellence and artistic passion, in line with the “Art in Resonance” program launched in 2019 to support emerging talent. The selected works will take over the palace’s suites and emblematic spaces, from the lobby to the hotel’sRooftop. Among these artists, art lovers will no doubt recognize the works of Manolo Valdés and Nikki de Saint Phalle. In this way, The Peninsula Paris is transformed into a sensory experience, where luxury and art interact in the most beautiful of ways.
📍The Peninsula Paris, 19 avenue Kléber, 75 116 Paris
“Thé Dansant”: artists take tea at Art Basel, during a free exhibition
On the occasion of Paris Art Week, Maison Bernardaud presents at Artcurial its original collaboration with Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos. Together, they reinvent the teapot through a collection combining French and Portuguese know-how. A true technical feat, these pieces come in seven giant teapots adorned with colorful embroidery, an XL version limited to 71 pieces, and a series of 2L teapots with signature mugs.
📍Artcurial, 7 rond point des Champs-Élysées Marcel-Dassault, 75008 Paris (until October 25)
En Plein Coeur: L’amour toujours, to celebrate the hundred candles of Shalimar perfume (and it’s free!)
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of its iconic fragrance Shalimar, Guerlain, host partner of Art Basel Paris, unveils En Plein Coeur, an exhibition of modern and contemporary art, exploring the evolution of love over the century. Presented from October 22 to November 16 2025 in the boutique at 68, avenue des Champs-Élysées, this sensitive immersion brings together 30 international artists around a plural, intimate and sincere vision of love.
📍La Maison Guerlain, 68 Avenue des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris (free admission – booking recommended)
In conjunction with Art Basel, enjoy a free exhibition of Vanessa Paradis’ most beautiful photos.
Presented free of charge at the Galerie de l’Instant in Paris, the “Paradissime” retrospective pays tribute to Vanessa Paradis through the lens of the greatest photographers: Jean-Baptiste Mondino, Claude Gassian, Ellen von Unwerth, Paolo Roversi and Kate Barry. On view from October 15, 2025 to January 14, 2026, the exhibition reveals an intimate and artistic side of the French icon, echoing the release of her 7ᵉ album, Le retour des beaux jours.
📍La Galerie de l’Instant, 46, Rue De Poitou, 75003 Paris
A giant balloon takes over Place Vendôme: the eye-catching work of art
Place Vendôme comes alive this weekend, with a surprisingly arty installation by Alex Da Corte: an enormous balloon depicting Kermit, the famous frog from The Muppets. This unusual pop work, presented as part of Art Basel Paris, can be viewed free of charge until October 26. A fun and cultural break!