The Carré Rive Gauche is making its own museum!
The Carré Rive Gauche is adorned with its finest finery and transforms
its galleries into a living museum!
The streets that delineate this historic Parisian art district: rue du Bac, rue de Beaune, rue des Saints-Pères, rue de l'Université, rue de Lille, rue de Verneuil and quai Voltaire, are transformed into an ephemeral museum, punctuated by artistic tours, meetings and conferences.
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We invite you to discover our program, which will allow you to meet enthusiasts, researchers, curators, artists, gallery owners, and experts passionate about their work. With 60 participating galleries, the event unfolds an exceptional panorama of objects and works of art spanning more than 7,000 years of history, from the earliest ancient civilizations to contemporary art. Medieval sculpture, design, contemporary painting, display objects, Japanese lacquer, Louis XV furniture... Each window becomes an exhibition room, each gallery, an episode in a collective story.
Discovering the visitors routes
Participate in conferences for free
Admission to the conference series is free. Reservations are strongly recommended at carrerivegaucheparis@gmail.com.
June 12
Asian Arts
3 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.
Christophe HIOCO
When Asia shines
in the heart of Paris
The Asian Spring will present the diversity of its programming with the ambition of affirming the importance of Asian arts in France.
3:50 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Maël BELLEC
Korean ceramics
Curator and head of Chinese and Korean collections.
4:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Elizabeth EMERY
Japanese art collectors of the second half of the 19th century
Elizabeth Emery, a professor at Montclair University in the United States, researcher and writer, will speak about the relationships between Japanese art collectors in France in the second half of the 19th century.
June 13
Heritage
3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
French Heritage Society
Victoria ESTIVALEZES
Restoration and enhancement of French architectural heritage
The French Heritage Society, an American organisation dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and promotion of French heritage in France and the United States, will focus on safeguarding French heritage through various initiatives they have undertaken, while also promoting educational and cultural exchanges between the United States and France.
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Daniel ALCOUFFE
The contribution of antique dealers to the enrichment of the Louvre's Department of Decorative Arts
Former director of furniture and objets d'art at the Louvre will discuss donations to the Louvre since the 19th century.
June 14
Contemporary creation
3 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.
Patrick NORGUET
The creative process
This designer and architect approaches objects and design from a graphic perspective. He will focus on the creative process in his work.
3:50 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Caroline BOUDEHEN
An approach to the contemporary art market
Contemporary art expert, author, journalist and curator, will discuss her approach to the contemporary art market.
4:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
LEK & SOWAT
Urban exploration in contemporary art
The pair will discuss their approach to urban exploration in contemporary art.
The Carré Rive Gauche in four points
A unique place in the world
Founded in 1977 by antique dealers Gérard Horwitz, Gérard Lévy, Josette Delvaille, and Philippe Boucaud, the Carré Rive Gauche, located between the Musée d'Orsay, the Louvre, and the historic Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, is a non-profit association under the 1901 law that now brings together around sixty stakeholders: antique dealers, gallery owners, designers, publishers, decorators, and more. It is the last district of its kind in the world and, as such, contributes to the district's cultural activity. Many of its dealers are also experts and members of professional unions. They are therefore independent and recognised for their expertise in France and internationally. Some provide assistance to auctioneers during voluntary sales and to the courts when appointed by the tribunals.
A representative of the artistic wealth of humanity
The Carré Rive Gauche offers an exceptional artistic diversity that bears witness to several millennia of art history. From antiques and Renaissance furniture to the most daring contemporary creations, including classical art, Art Deco, modern art, and design, each gallery highlights an era and a style. But its horizon does not stop at Western art; the district also showcases art from around the world: Chinese porcelain, Japanese art, African masks, Islamic art, pre-Columbian sculptures, and treasures from ancient civilizations. A true cultural crossroads, the Carré Rive Gauche reflects the passion and expertise of its professionals, always ready to share the story behind each work.
The Carré Rive Gauche : an emblematic place
between heritage and innovation
The commitment of the Carré Rive Gauche dealers to defending their discipline based on expertise and the guarantee they provide on the origin of the works is a pledge of seriousness. The association also has the vocation of transmitting and has for several years opened its doors to gallery owners, designers, decorators or publishers with new and original ideas, wishing to practice their profession with the same level of rigor. In 2025, the Carré welcomes Entrelacs art foundry rue de Beaune, Patrick Norguet designer located rue de Verneuil and Ananbo creator and publisher of luxury panoramic wallpapers.
Le Carré Rive Gauche: an exceptional place combining global influence and the defense of sustainable luxury
and preservation of craftsmanship
The Carré Rive Gauche's location attracts many foreigners, both individuals and professionals, eager to unearth rare pieces from all artistic fields and periods. With nearly 60% of its turnover generated internationally, the Carré fully contributes to the commercial attractiveness of the neighborhood. Committed to authenticity and respect for the works, its actors regularly call upon rare craft professions, thus playing an essential role in its preservation and vitality.
Join the Circle!
Conceived as a confidential circle, the Cercle du Carré Rive Gauche is aimed at loyal collectors, enlightened amateurs, decorators, enthusiasts and privileged partners who share a taste for excellence, beauty, transmission and know-how.
Joining the Club means experiencing the Carré Rive Gauche differently, in a more intimate, more personal way,
more enriching thanks to unique privileges currently being developed :
- Private invitations to openings
- Tailor-made guided tours, with merchants and experts
- Private masterclasses led by recognized specialists
- Exclusive cultural trips: workshops, collectors' houses, behind the scenes at institutions
- Meetings: breakfasts, lunches or dinners between members, in exceptional places in the neighborhood
- Personalized art concierge: sourcing on request, private advice, tailor-made networking
- Possible co-option and benefactor member status for the most committed
If you would like to join the future Cercle du Carré, please write to us at: carrerivegaucheparis@gmail.com
