This event is in the past.It took place on June 1, 2026 at Archives Nationales.


Wander through the elegant Hôtel de Soubise, a gorgeous 18th-century palace that's home to France's National Archives. This free exhibition traces the surprisingly fascinating evolution of school textbooks from simple primers to richly illustrated volumes. History buffs and design lovers alike will find plenty to pore over.
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Illustrer l'histoire, l'épopée des manuels scolaires
Le Marais


Wander through the elegant Hôtel de Soubise, a gorgeous 18th-century palace that's home to France's National Archives. This free exhibition traces the surprisingly fascinating evolution of school textbooks from simple primers to richly illustrated volumes. History buffs and design lovers alike will find plenty to pore over.
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