Archives Nationales Museum, Paris (Le Marais)
Paris, France
About This Activity
The Archives Nationales on Rue des Quatre-Fils in the heart of Le Marais occupies a gorgeous 18th-century hôtel particulier. The free museum displays originals including Louis XIV's will, Napoleon's correspondence, and the Declaration of the Rights of Man. For genealogy researchers — particularly descendants of French-Canadian, Louisianan, or Haitian families — the reading room holds pre-Revolution state records and Paris notarial deeds spanning five centuries; registration is free and the staff provide multilingual assistance. The Pierrefitte-sur-Seine site (end of Métro 13) holds post-Revolution records.
Seasonal note: Museum closed Tuesdays; reading rooms Mon–Sat by appointment
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