Reading Room at Paris (Caran) — Practical Information
The CARAN provides access to public archives dating from before 1789 and to the archives of Paris notaries from the 15th century onwards.
Access to documents is subject to reservation conditions on Saturdays.
On Saturdays, only documents that were reserved in advance can be consulted.
The reading room is open to adults and, on authorization, to minors aged 10 and above.
Visitors must comply with the reading room regulations to consult archival documents.
Infos pratiques
11, rue des Quatre-Fils - 75003 Paris
Monday to Saturday: 9:00 – 16:45
Closed: Sundays
Please check the annual closure calendar on the Archives’ website before planning your visit.
Comment venir ?
Métro : Hôtel de Ville (line 1), Rambuteau (line 11), Arts et Métiers (line 3).
Bus : lines 29 et 75, stop Archives-Haudriettes or Archives-Rambuteau.
Public Parking: Centre Pompidou car park nearby
Vélib’ Bikes: Stations : Blancs-Manteaux-Archives, Archives-Pastourelle, Vieille du Temple-Francs-Bourgeois, Perle-Vieille du Temple
Parking for people with reduced mobility: 57 rue des Francs-Bourgeois; 1 rue des Archives; 41 rue des Archives
Nous contacter
+ 33 (0)1 75 47 20 00.
