National archives

Heritage Days 2026 at the National Archives of Saint-Denis (formerly Pierrefitte-sur-Seine) (93)

On the occasion of Heritage Days, come and discover how the National Archives operate in Saint-Denis (in the former Pierrefitte territory), Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026. Behind-the-scenes areas that are usually closed—don't miss it!

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!

At the National Archives, this installation plunges us into the marine world for Nuit Blanche 2026.

For Nuit Blanche, the National Archives garden invites you to a new edition this Saturday, June 6, 2026, featuring a striking interactive installation that will whisk you beneath the waves.

Experience the National Archives gardens in a new light for the 2026 Rendez-vous aux jardins.

For the Rendez-vous aux jardins, the National Archives in Paris invite curious nature lovers, botany enthusiasts, and heritage buffs to rediscover their hidden Marais gardens during the weekend of June 5–7, 2026.

Lafayette, bridging France and America: free exhibit on the Marquis at the National Archives

From April 1 to July 14, 2026, the National Archives will host a free exhibition dedicated to Marquis de Lafayette. Featuring rare documents, caricatures, and related artifacts, this exhibition traces the life of the "hero of two worlds" — a figure equally celebrated in the United States and debated within France, against the backdrop of revolutionary upheavals.

A free, immersive exhibit explores the 1867 Universal Exhibition and the evolution of photography in Paris

Dive into the heart of the 1867 World's Fair through the lens of photography, from November 25, 2026, to February 22, 2027. Experience this engaging and free exhibit at the National Archives, offering an immersive journey into this historic event.

Napoleon I’s Last Will: A Special Free Exhibition at the National Archives

This is one of the most legendary documents in French history. Safeguarded under tight security at the National Archives, Napoleon I’s will is being temporarily displayed to the public from March 4th to June 29th, 2026, in Paris.

Forgeries and counterfeiters, from the Middle Ages to the present day: the free exhibition at the National Archives

Can you tell the real from the fake? From October 15, 2025 to February 2, 2026, the National Archives and the Banque de France will be testing your critical thinking skills in their new exhibition on famous forgeries from history.

Paris Design Week 2025: "577 chaises: l'hémicycle citoyen", the installation at the Archives nationales

To coincide with Paris Design Week 2025, from September 4 to 13, the courtyard of the Archives nationales will host the monumental, free, interactive work "577 chaises: l'hémicycle citoyen" (577 chairs: the citizen's hemicycle). Echoing the 577 seats of the French National Assembly, each unique reused chair becomes a voice for sitting... and thinking. The installation runs until September 21 for the Journées du Patrimoine and the Festival du Monde.

Music and the Republic: the free exhibition unveiled at the National Archives

The French National Archives present an original sound exhibition, revealing the links between music and the evolution of the Republic. On view free of charge from March 26 to July 14, 2025.

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.

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.

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.