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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.

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!

Heritage Days 2025 at the National Archives in Paris: weekend events

For this 42nd edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, the Archives Nationales de Paris will be opening its doors free of charge on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025, with tours of its private mansion and exhibitions.

Les Traversées du Marais 2025: the free cultural program to discover this weekend in Paris

Les Traversées du Marais, the cultural itinerary showcasing the finest venues in Paris' Marais district, is back from September 5 to 7, 2025. This year, some twenty emblematic sites in the Paris district will be offering a wide range of free artistic events for all to enjoy!

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.

Fête de la Musique 2025 in Paris: free Jeunes Talents concert at the Archives Nationales

Come and celebrate classical music on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at the Archives Nationales in Paris for the new Fête de la Musique. Once again this year, enjoy a free concert by Jeunes Talents!

Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Archives Nationales in Paris: the program for this new edition

To mark the Nuit des Musées 2025 in Paris, the Archives Nationales in the Marais district of Paris is opening its doors to us, and unveiling a special evening program. Join us on Saturday, May 17, 2025 for these exceptional evening visits.

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.