Institut de France

Category: Lieu Culturel > Musées

L´ Institut de France a été créé en 1795. Il regroupe cinq académies: l´ Académie Française, l´ Académie des inscriptions et belles lettres, l´ Académie des sciences, l´ Académie des beaux-arts et celle des sciences morales et politiques.

Ouverture:
Institut: samedi, dimanche: visite guidée sur RV Bibliothèque Mazarine: du lundi au vendredi de 10h à 18h
Fermeture:
Institut: du lundi au vendredi, jours fériés
Bibliothèque Mazarine: samedi, dimanche, jours fériés

Informations Pratiques : Visites Conférences , Librairie , Boutique Cadeau , Point de Vue

Practical information

Place
23 Quai de Conti
75006 Paris 6
+33144414441

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Current and upcoming events

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 !

Heritage Days 2026 at the Institut de France in Paris: a special opening

The Institut de France is taking part in the 43rd edition of Heritage Days, held on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026. It’s an opportunity to discover one of Paris’s most little-known institutions, steeped in history and tradition, through exceptional tours. Here is the schedule for these open days.

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.

Past events

A classical music concert at the Institut de France: Nuit Blanche 2026 lineup

The Institut de France unveils a charming program for Nuit Blanche in Paris this Saturday, June 6, 2026. Head to the 6th arrondissement of the capital to enjoy a music-filled evening.

The Institut de France celebrates comics: a free literary event on graphic novels in Paris

On Saturday, March 14, 2026, the Institut de France will pay exceptional homage to comics to mark the centenary of René Goscinny. This free literary day, open to all, brings together conferences, encounters, and signings in this magnificent setting.

Art Basel Paris 2025 : un totem monumental installé sur le parvis de l'Institut de France

Art Basel Paris 2025: a monumental totem installed on the forecourt of the Institut de France, photos

Once again this year, the Institut de France is participating in the outdoor program of the Paris+ contemporary art fair by Art Basel. From October 17 to 28, 2025, come and admire an impressive sculpture by Ugo Rondinone on the institution's forecourt.

Hélène Carrère d'Encausse dies: how many women are left in the Académie française?

Unlike men, women have only recently been inducted into the Académie française. It was not until 1980 that Marguerite Yourcenar was inducted. Following the death of Hélène Carrère d'Encausse, let's take stock of the female presence at the heart of the Institut de France.