Paris under the magnifying glass festival: discovery of the Forney library's collections

Name: Paris under the magnifying glass festival: discovery of the Forney library's collections
Start: 2026-10-03T08:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-03T10:00:00.000Z
Location: Bibliothèque Forney

Step inside a stunning medieval mansion to explore the hidden side of artisanal history. With its rare collection of vintage posters and intricate decorative patterns, this quiet sanctuary is a goldmine for anyone passionate about crafts and archives. Treat yourself to a deep dive into one of the city's most architecturally significant landmarks.

Bibliothèque Forney (Paris 4th)

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The Forney library was created in 1886 and has been housed since 1961 in the Hôtel des archevêques de Sens, a historic monument dating from the late Middle Ages. It specializes in decorative arts and crafts and possesses rich collections of books, posters, wallpapers, commercial catalogs, etc.

As part of the Paris under the magnifying glass festival, the library offers young researchers a guided discovery of the site and its collections on Saturday, October 3, at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

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Paris under the magnifying glass festival: discovery of the Forney library's collections

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