Paris Under the Lens Festival: Visit to the Historical Library of the City of Paris

Name: Paris Under the Lens Festival: Visit to the Historical Library of the City of Paris
Start: 2026-10-03T08:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-03T10:00:00.000Z
Location: Bibliothèque historique de la Ville de Paris (BHVP)

Unlock the hidden stories of the city by stepping behind the scenes of one of its most storied archival sanctuaries. This rare peek into the basement vaults offers a fascinating journey through the past for true urban explorers.

Bibliothèque historique de la Ville de Paris (BHVP)

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Come and discover the backstage of the Historical Library!

On Saturday, October 3, 2026, as part of the Paris Under the Lens Festival, you will have the opportunity to take a guided tour of the library's reserves. Two one-hour sessions are offered (10:00 AM and 11:00 AM). Click on the Book now! link (opposite) and select your session.

This tour is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.

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