The Institut de France - photos

Discover the treasures of the Institut de France, home to 5 academies (Académie française, Académie des inscriptions et belles-lettres, Académie des sciences, Académie des beaux-arts, Académie des sciences morales et politiques) and two heritage libraries, including the sublime Bibliothèque Mazarine.

Events

For Heritage Days 2026, the Institut de France is opening its doors, exceptionally.

The Institut de France will take part in the 43rd edition of the European Heritage Days, which will be held on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026. This is an opportunity to discover one of Paris's lesser-known institutions, rich in history and tradition.

Can you enter the Académie française? How to visit the Institut de France and admire its dome

Installée sous le célèbre Dôme de l’Institut de France, l’Académie française figure parmi les institutions les plus prestigieuses du pays. Derrière ses portes se cache une histoire de près de quatre siècles, une bibliothèque exceptionnelle, des traditions immuables et des séances où se dessine l’évolution de la langue française. Découvrez les coulisses de ce lieu emblématique... et les rares occasions de le visiter !

The Institut de France, the cultural center with its 5 academies at the end of the Pont des Arts

Discover the Institut de France, located at 23 Quai de Conti in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. Founded in 1795, this cultural center is home to five prestigious academies and the Bibliothèque Mazarine, immersing you in French history and culture.