PARIS, en galerie

From rue de Seine to Avenue Matignon — a curated walk through Paris’s most elegant galleries.


On Paris’s storied Left Bank — and across the river on Avenue Matignon — a handful of galleries capture the city’s most discerning eye. Along rue de Seine, rue Guénégaud, and into the Marais, discreet façades invite you into worlds of post-war masters, 20th-century decorative arts, and today’s most compelling voices. Each address is not only a gallery but a cultivated encounter with history, vision, and restraint.

This edition of The Travelling Cape follows that quiet path: Paris, en galerie.

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Galerie Maxime Flatry — 33 rue Guénégaud, 6ᵉ arrondissement

Hidden in the quiet stretch of rue Guénégaud, Galerie Maxime Flatry curates a thoughtful dialogue between classic modernism and contemporary voices. The gallery is known for its precise, collector-driven exhibitions that appeal to connoisseurs seeking discreet treasures.

Open Tuesday–Friday 11 am–7 pm; Saturday 2 pm–7 p

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Galerie Alexandre Biaggi — 14 rue de Seine, 6ᵉ arrondissement (by appointment only)

Galerie Alexandre Biaggi is a refined address on rue de Seine, presenting 20th-century decorative arts with a particular focus on sculptural forms and rare furniture. Open by appointment, it remains a sanctuary for discerning collectors and interior aesthetes.

Open Tuesday–Saturday 11 am–7 pm.

Illustration of a Paris gallery entrance with a woman in a CASTELLAINES cape stepping through the doors of Galerie Perrotin, elegant and minimal.

Galerie Perrotin

One of the city’s most dynamic players, Galerie Perrotin anchors itself in Paris with two addresses: 8, Avenue Matignon (8ᵉ) and 76, rue de Turenne (3ᵉ, Marais). Founded by Emmanuel Perrotin, the gallery now extends worldwide with spaces in New York, Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Los Angeles, cementing its role as an international leader in contemporary art.

Open Tuesday–Saturday 11 am–7 pm Matignon
Open Tuesday–Saturday 10 am–7 pm Marais

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Galerie Jacques Lacoste

With two Paris addresses — 19, Avenue Matignon in the 8ᵉ arrondissement and 12, rue de Seine in the 6ᵉ arrondissement — Jacques Lacoste is synonymous with French decorative arts and post-war design. The dual presence allows the gallery to connect the Left Bank’s historic intimacy with the international prestige of Avenue Matignon.

Open Monday–Saturday 11 am–1 pm - 2 pm - 7 pm

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Applicat -Prazan

Specializing in post-war European painting, Applicat-Prazan operates from 14, Avenue Matignon (8ᵉ) and 16, rue de Seine (6ᵉ). Though firmly rooted in Paris, its reputation extends globally, with frequent participation in major international fairs such as TEFAF Maastricht and Art Basel.

Open Monday–Saturday 11 am–1 pm - 2 pm - 7 pm