Nestled in the majestic Hôtel de Sens, the Bibliothèque Forney is a little-known treasure of the Marais district. From Art Nouveau posters to antique wallpapers and decorative arts, this magical place celebrates creativity in all its forms. Discover its history, astonishing collections and the secrets of this Parisian heritage gem.
Printemps' Primavera, Bon Marché's Pomone, Galeries Lafayette's La Maîtrise and Grands Magasins du Louvre's Studium Louvre showcase the best of Art Deco to mark the centenary of the 1925 Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes. Furniture, textiles, ceramics, catalogs, posters and photographs can all be discovered at the Bibliothèque Forney in a free exhibition running from November 4, 2025 to February 28, 2026.
To mark the Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris, the Hôtel de Sens, home to the Bibliothèque Forney, is opening its doors to us free of charge on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025.
This Friday, June 21, 2024, it's time to discover new artists and musical talents! To mark this year's Fête de la Musique, a host of events are being organized in Paris and elsewhere in the Île-de-France region. Among this year's not-to-be-missed highlights? A 20s bal musette at the Bibliothèque Forney, in the sublime Hôtel de Sens.
For this new and 23rd edition of Nuit Blanche, the Forney Library in Paris is offering a fun and original activity: this Saturday, June 1, 2024, take part in a treasure hunt.
