Visit to the private mansion

Visit to the Dosne-Thiers Foundation The Dosne-Thiers Foundation , housed in the former residence of President Adolphe Thiers , invites you to discover a place steeped in history. Bequeathed in 1905 to the Institut de France by his sister-in-law, Félicie Dosne, this mansion now houses…

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Visit to the Dosne-Thiers Foundation

The Dosne-Thiers Foundation , housed in the former residence of President Adolphe Thiers , invites you to discover a place steeped in history. Bequeathed in 1905 to the Institut de France by his sister-in-law, Félicie Dosne, this mansion now houses the Thiers Library and memorabilia of the historian and politician.

The Dosne-Thiers Foundation is located in the private mansion that belonged to President Adolphe Thiers (1797-1877). This place, a witness to France's political and historical past, houses the Thiers Library , a collection specializing in the history of France from 1789 to 1900, particularly in the political, military, social and administrative fields.

Thiers' apartment, located in the former residence, also allows one to delve into the life and work of this statesman.

This unique site, both a place of remembrance and a research center, will allow you to discover the history of France through the eyes of one of its greatest presidents.

Opening Hours and Prices

Visits:
The Dosne-Thiers Hotel is open for visits for groups of 10 to 25 people with a guide-lecturer.

  • Price: €12 per person.
  • Specific rates apply for temporary exhibitions and cultural events .

Thiers Library:
Open to students (Master's level) and researchers on Thursdays and Fridays from 12pm to 6pm (closed in August).

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Located in the 9th arrondissement, near Rue Saint-Lazare and the Notre-Dame-de-Lorette church, close to theaters, the Grévin, Gustave Morceau, and Renan Scheffer museums, the Romantic Life Museum, and the Hôtel Drouot auction house, this private mansion, once home to Adolphe Thiers, was bequeathed to the Institut de France in 1905 along with its extensive library. Numerous events and exhibitions are held there. Public parking is available nearby.<ul><li> Clauzel Street</li><li> Jean-Baptiste Pigalle Street</li><li> Close to the major boulevards (Boulevard Haussmann, Boulevard des Italiens, Avenue de l'Opéra)</li></ul> Metro Line 12: Saint-Georges Bus Lines 67 and 74 (Place Saint-Georges)