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Departmental Archives of Hauts de Seine

Nanterre

Step behind the curtain at the Hauts-de-Seine Archives, where theater costumes, set designs, and centuries of documents live. Explore conservation labs and trace family roots in a reading room that doesn't close for lunch.

Theater archives
Document conservation
Family history research
Free public access

Tips

🎭current exhibition on theater and performing arts
📝bring ID for reading room access, no personal pens allowed
🍽️doesn't close for lunch — perfect for full-day research sessions

Departmental Archives of Hauts de Seine

137 Av. Frederic et Irene Joliot Curie, 92000 Nanterre, France

+33 1 41 37 11 02

Free

archives.hauts-de-seine.fr

Upcoming at Departmental Archives of Hauts de Seine

Saturday, Sep 19
Visite guidée de l'exposition des Archives départementales des Hauts-de-Seine

Visite guidée de l'exposition des Archives départementales des Hauts-de-Seine

September 19

Step behind the curtain at this rare peek into Hauts-de-Seine's theatrical archives. From Théâtre Nanterre-Amandiers costumes to vintage set designs, this free exhibition traces five decades of French stagecraft through posters, machinery, and the occasional showstopper frock.

Journées du Patrimoine 2026 - Visite guidée des Archives départementales du 92

Journées du Patrimoine 2026 - Visite guidée des Archives départementales du 92

September 19

Step behind the velvet rope into a world usually off-limits. The Departmental Archives open their conservation store for Journées du Patrimoine, revealing how precious documents are preserved and restored.

Visite guidée des Archives départementales des Hauts-de-Seine

Visite guidée des Archives départementales des Hauts-de-Seine

September 19

Peek behind the curtain of history at the Hauts-de-Seine Archives during Heritage Days. Explore the conservation vaults, see restoration techniques in action, and discover rare architectural documents that rarely see daylight.

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