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Historical French archives

Historical French archives

Interested in history and French archives?

National French Archives in Paris, France

Historic mansions in the Marais district (75003)  of Paris house the wonderful French archives – these buildings are known as “hotels particuliers” (translates to “historic mansions”).

It’s free to visit the French Archives and you’ll be able to see :

  1. the original Declaration on the Rights of Man and of the Citizen dating from 1789
  2. letters from Louis XVI
  3. a papyrus dated AD625 which was issued by King Chlotar II.
Locations:
  • Rue des Archives or Hotel de Soubise on Rue des Francs-Bourgeois ( the Museum of French History can be found here)
  • you’ll also be able to visit three small gardens – Jardin d’Assy, Jardin Fontenay and Jardin Jaucourt (“jardin” translates to “garden”)
  • don’t forget the larger garden – Jardin de Rohan

French Archives Hours:

  • summer – 8:00am to 7:00pm
  • winter – 8:00am to 5:00pm

http://www.archivesnationales.culture.gouv.fr/chan/index.html

Map and location of each address for the French archives http://www.archivesnationales.culture.gouv.fr/chan/chan/presentation.html – you might also enjoy What to do in Paris, France.

Map of 3rd Arrondissement, 75003 Paris (le “troisieme”, the “third”)

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If you do visit the French archives in Paris, I’d love to hear what you enjoyed most – post a Comment below if you have a moment, thanks!!