Art contemporain Galleries in Paris

With 1155 listed spaces, Paris can seem difficult to grasp. The key is to start by defining your primary interest. For emerging contemporary art, Haut-Marais (3rd arrondissement) is the natural starting point, with an unparalleled density of spaces with fresh and bold programming. For more established galleries or secondary market artists, the 8th arrondissement — around Avenue Matignon and Faubourg Saint-Honoré — and the 6th — Rue de Seine — offer a network of top-tier historic galleries. For photography, the Marais and Saint-Germain concentrate the majority of specialized galleries. If you're looking for design or Asian art, the 8th arrondissement and the areas around Palais-Royal are the sectors to explore as a priority. The filters by arrondissement and specialty available in the directory will allow you to refine your search before visiting.

The map of Parisian galleries draws a strong axis between the right bank and left bank. The 3rd arrondissement (Haut-Marais) is the densest with 155 galleries: it has been the quintessential gallery district since the 1990s, around Rue de Bretagne, Rue Charlot and Rue du Temple. The 6th arrondissement (Saint-Germain-des-Prés) follows with 125 galleries distributed between Rue de Seine, Rue des Beaux-Arts and Boulevard Saint-Germain — one of the oldest art circuits in France. The 8th arrondissement (Champs-Élysées, Avenue Matignon, Faubourg Saint-Honoré) has 106 galleries, some of which are among the most established on the international market. The 4th arrondissement (Marais, around Beaubourg) brings together 86 addresses, and the 7th (left bank, around the Musée d'Orsay) hosts 80.

Among the 1155 galleries listed in Paris, contemporary art and multi-specialty galleries dominate by far, reflecting the vitality of current creation. Photography is well represented with around forty dedicated addresses, particularly in the Marais and the 6th arrondissement. Design and decorative arts include several dozen galleries specializing in unique pieces or art editions. Ancient art, modern art and tribal art are also present, particularly in the 8th arrondissement and around Palais-Royal. Prints, sculpture and many other disciplines complete an exceptional panorama for its richness and diversity.