This event is in the past.It took place on March 19, 2026 at L'Atelier.
Literature TalkLiterature TalkStep into 1786 through a newly discovered letter fragment. This free talk unpacks the Méjanes library's origins and the ambitions of Abbé Rive, its first librarian, revealing how Aix became a hub for bibliophiles.
History talk
Free event
Library history
18th century
Tips
🎓emeritus professor speaker
💰completely free admission
📜newly discovered 1786 letter
Conférence sur l’abbé Rive, premier bibliothécaire de la Méjanes
Aix-en-Provence
Literature TalkLiterature TalkStep into 1786 through a newly discovered letter fragment. This free talk unpacks the Méjanes library's origins and the ambitions of Abbé Rive, its first librarian, revealing how Aix became a hub for bibliophiles.
History talk
Free event
Library history
18th century
Tips
🎓emeritus professor speaker
💰completely free admission
📜newly discovered 1786 letter
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