Do you know theInstitut de France? This institution, hidden away in a magnificent building in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, is largely unknown to the general public. Yet this society, which brings together the country's scientific, literary and artistic elite, was founded in 1795!
Culture at its best... That's what theInstitut de France is all about, an establishment whose mission is to provide the five Academies (French, Sciences, Fine Arts, Moral and Political Sciences) with a harmonious framework in which to work on perfecting their respective fields.
Want to find out more? Take advantage of the Journées du Patrimoine to discover this unique institution. On the weekend of Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17, 2023, the Institut de France will be opening its doors to visitors free of charge.
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Created in 1795, theInstitut de France is housed in the Palais du quai de Conti, which occupies the former Collège des Quatre Nations. Founded between 1662 and 1688 by Cardinal Mazarin, it also manages four research libraries: the Mazarine Library, the Institute Library, the Fondation Dosne-Bibliothèque Thiers Library and the Musée Condé Library in Chantilly.
Find out more about the history of this institution, its architecture, its dome, its grand session room, and its missions during the Heritage Days open house. You can visit the monument freely, and even meet the academicians who will be signing their books.
Free tours of the Institut de France will be offered on September 16 and 17, 2023, from 9am to 6pm.
Dates and Opening Time
From September 16th, 2023 to September 17th, 2023
Location
Institut de France
23 Quai de Conti
75006 Paris 6
Prices
Free
Official website
www.institut-de-france.fr