History ExhibitionHistory ExhibitionIn the heart of Voltaire
11th Arr.
Voltaire's heart, sealed in a casket, hides inside the base of his statue in this solemn salon. It's one of Paris's strangest secrets, tucked away in a corner of the national library.
Literary pilgrimage site
Hidden historical artifact
Philosopher's final resting place
Solemn contemplative atmosphere
Tips
đź‘—also spot Edith Piaf's iconic little black dress
đź–¤the heart survived the French Revolution's chaos
In the heart of Voltaire
11th Arr.
History ExhibitionHistory ExhibitionVoltaire's heart, sealed in a casket, hides inside the base of his statue in this solemn salon. It's one of Paris's strangest secrets, tucked away in a corner of the national library.
Literary pilgrimage site
Hidden historical artifact
Philosopher's final resting place
Solemn contemplative atmosphere
Tips
đź‘—also spot Edith Piaf's iconic little black dress
đź–¤the heart survived the French Revolution's chaos