Paris, Cultural Capital of the Summer
Categories : OUT - Paris, published on : 8/5/25
Every summer, Paris transforms into a vast open-air gallery. August 2025 is no exception, reaffirming the city as the cultural epicenter of the season.
For art, music, or fashion lovers, the French capital is brimming with fascinating exhibitions—just a few metro stops away from Hôtel Monte Cristo.
Exhibitions to Catch Before the End of Summer
Several major exhibitions are nearing their final days: Disco. I'm coming out at the Philharmonie (until August 17) pays vibrant tribute to the disco movement, while Dans le flou at the Musée de l'Orangerie (until August 18) delves into the aesthetics of blur in contemporary art.
Don’t miss Into the Light, the immersive experience at La Villette’s Grande Halle, open until the end of August.
Fashion, Painting, and Icons of Modern Art
Fashion shines this summer with Worth at the Petit Palais, Rick Owens at the Palais Galliera, and Paul Poiret at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs. Painting enthusiasts will be captivated by David Hockney at the Fondation Louis Vuitton (until August 31) and Matisse and Marguerite at the Musée d’Art Moderne (until August 24).
The recently renovated Grand Palais hosts a major retrospective on Niki de Saint Phalle and Jean Tinguely, along with a family-friendly space featuring the exhibition Transparency.
A Cultural Summer Stay in Paris
Staying at Hôtel Monte Cristo this August means experiencing Paris through a different lens—between scenic strolls, inspiring art, and surprising discoveries.
Soak in the city’s creative energy just steps from the summer’s most exciting exhibitions.
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Hotel Monte Cristo Paris, a 4-star boutique hotel that invites you to travel to the heart of the 5th arrondissement