National archives - activities

Made in France, a textile history: the free exhibition at the National Archives

In a free exhibition, the Archives Nationales tell the story of textiles "Made in France" with a collection of unique samples, from the most popular to the most luxurious fabrics, from October 16, 2024 to January 27, 2025.

The Hôtel de Soubise, a remarkable setting for the French National Archives

In the heart of the Marais district, discover a private mansion and its hidden garden, home to the Archives nationales and a free museum open to all. A chance to admire the sublime architecture of the Hôtel de Soubise!

Paris Design Week: Eau Fraîche, the free sensory installation at the Archives Nationales

Paris Design Week 2024 offers a breath of fresh air with Eau Fraîche, a poetic and visionary installation on view until September 22 in the courtyard of the Hôtel de Soubise, at the Archives Nationales.

Heritage Days 2024 at the National Archives in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine (93)

On the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine, come and discover how the Archives Nationales works at Pierrefitte, on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024. Don't miss a behind-the-scenes look that's usually closed to the public!

Nuit Blanche 2024 at the Archives Nationales: a season-defying installation in the gardens

For Nuit Blanche, the garden of the Archives Nationales awaits you for a new edition on Saturday June 1, 2024 with a surprising immersive installation.

1974 - Simone Veil's speech: a free exhibition at the National Archives

The National Archives are organizing an exhibition based on Simone Veil's speech on the abortion law. This free exhibition runs from March 8 to September 2, 2024.

Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2023 at the Archives Nationales in Paris: the program

The Rendez-Vous aux Jardins are back in Paris and Île-de-France from June 2 to 4, 2023! Here's the program of events awaiting you in the gardens of the Archives Nationales.

Louis XVI, Marie-Antoinette and the Revolution: the captivating exhibition at the National Archives

Immerse yourself in a decisive moment in French history with the free exhibition of the National Archives, to be discovered from March 29 to November 6, 2023.

The police of the Age of Enlightenment, free exhibition at the Archives Nationales

The National Archives are devoting an exhibition to the "Police of the Enlightenment", the police force of the 18th century. In a thematic tour, the Archives aim to place the creation of the police in its historical context, that of the famine riots. The exhibition, which is free of charge, runs from September 18, 2020 to January 18, 2021. The exhibition is closed until further notice.