This event is in the past.It took place on December 15, 2025 at Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF) | Richelieu.










Rencontres "Esclavages & héritages : vers un nouvel élan de la recherche"
2nd Arr.
Step into the stunning Oval Room of France's national library for a scholarly conference exploring slavery's lasting impact and the future of research. Jean-Marc Ayrault opens a day of intellectual exchange on heritage, memory, and the path forward.
Historic library setting
Academic symposium
Free admission
Cultural heritage focus
Tips
🏛️the Oval Room has an 18-meter dome with a painted celestial map
☕Rose Bakery cafe and gardens perfect for post-event reflection
📚free entry to reading rooms with concentric circle seating
Rencontres "Esclavages & héritages : vers un nouvel élan de la recherche"










Step into the stunning Oval Room of France's national library for a scholarly conference exploring slavery's lasting impact and the future of research. Jean-Marc Ayrault opens a day of intellectual exchange on heritage, memory, and the path forward.
Historic library setting
Academic symposium
Free admission
Cultural heritage focus
Tips
🏛️the Oval Room has an 18-meter dome with a painted celestial map
☕Rose Bakery cafe and gardens perfect for post-event reflection
📚free entry to reading rooms with concentric circle seating
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