Archives de Paris, Municipal archive in 19th arrondissement, France
Archives de Paris is a document repository in the 19th arrondissement housed in a building completed in 1990 by architects Henri and Bruno Gaudin. It contains specialized storage areas for historical materials along with genealogical databases accessible through digital platforms.
The institution was established to preserve documents about Paris history but lost significant records to fires during the Paris Commune in May 1871. This destruction shaped its later development and safety measures for protecting materials from subsequent periods.
The archive holds records that show how Parisians lived across different periods through photographs, civil documents, and census data. Visitors can trace family stories and see how daily life in the city changed over time through these preserved materials.
The facility sits near Porte des Lilas metro station on Boulevard Serurier and operates as a research space for document consultation. Plan ahead by checking material availability online to maximize your research time during visits.
The archive preserves documents about restitution of property seized during World War II, a collection of substantial historical significance. This material serves as an irreplaceable source for research into Nazi persecution and post-war justice efforts.
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