Parisian Courtyards Reimagined By Contemporary Design

Parisian courtyards tour during PDW 2026. Joseph Walsh at Hôtel de Sully - Photo by Alice Casenave.

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.

Fourteen highlights at Paris Design Week 2026

PIerre Renart x Maison Parisienne - Photo by Benedicte Drummond, © Maison Parisienne Galerie.

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.