Parisian Courtyards Reimagined By Contemporary Design

Historic architecture meets contemporary design in Parisian courtyards, gardens and palaces, with highlights ranging from a perfume-and-design encounter to art cars and voluptuous benches.

Historic architecture meets contemporary design in Parisian courtyards, gardens and palaces, with highlights ranging from a perfume-and-design encounter to art cars and voluptuous benches.

Our guide to Paris Design Week 2026 features exhibitions and installations reimagining the Arc de Triomphe and La Bastille, while historic courtyards and gardens frame mesmerising showcases.

At Paris Design Week, the Folie installation blends design, fragrance, and sound into a haven for mental well-being.”

Paris Design Week 2025 sweeps across the French capital—think blooming textile corals, playful plastic glamping, spinning mirrors, a craft-filled labyrinth, and even a design disco club.

Eau Fraîche is a poetic installation with a sustainable message inviting visitors to refresh from a scented water fountain.

Paris Design Week 2024: Mirror games in Place des Vosges, scented fountains and a monumental and flamboyant master bed in a palace’s courtyard.