The Journées du Patrimoine in Paris is the must-attend event for those who want to discover the capital in a new light. During this major cultural event, many of the City of Light's historic sites reveal their secrets. For this 2024 edition, which takes place over the weekend of September 21-22, 2024, we're off to theHôtel de Sens, nestled in the famous Marais district, to discover the sublime Bibliothèque Forney. It's free, of course, and open to children aged five and over.
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This private mansion dates from the late 15th century and is listed as a historic monument. It was dedicated to the Archbishops of Sens, and at the time was considered one of the most beautiful palaces in Paris, before gradually falling into disrepair. After having been a dwelling, theHôtel des Sens became public property following the French Revolution.
In 1911, when the capital bought the mansion, it was in a state of extreme disrepair, and 20 years of restoration work were needed to restore it to its former splendor. A true jewel of Gothic architecture, since 1961 it has been home to the Bibliothèque Forney, dedicated in particular to the fine arts. Come and discover this splendid Parisian edifice during the 40th edition of the Journées du Patrimoine!
European Heritage Days at the Forney Library: its exhibition and decorative art collections.
The Forney library, specialized in applied arts, graphic arts and crafts, is a library of images and materials!
Discover a representative range of its collections and those of the Bibliothèque Historique de la Ville de Paris by visiting the exhibition Paris 1924, la publicité dans la ville.
You can also stroll through the large reading room to discover the activities of the library's document preservation workshop, and find out all about some varied and remarkable documents presented by librarians.
And enjoy a presentation of the history of the Hôtel de Sens in the courtyard by the Paris Historique association.
Also in the spotlight, the activities and sales of catalogs and postcards by the Société des Ami-e-s de la Bibliothèque Forney.
Visit the library specializing in the decorative arts and the exhibition "Paris 1924, advertising in the city".
Continuous presentation by the Paris Historique association of the history and exterior architecture of the Hôtel de Sens, the building that houses the Forney library specializing in the decorative arts.
Dates and Opening Time
From September 21, 2024 to September 22, 2024
Location
Forney Library
1, rue du figuier
75004 Paris 4
Prices
Free
Official website
www.paris.fr
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