Musée des Lettres et Manuscrits

The Musée des Lettres et Manuscrits was a literary museum in Paris that displayed thousands of letters, manuscripts, and signed documents. The collection was spread across multiple exhibition spaces and focused primarily on works by French writers and prominent historical figures.

The museum was founded in 2004 and initially occupied a different Paris location before moving to Boulevard Saint-Germain in 2010. It closed its doors in 2014 and has not been open to the public since then.

The museum displays correspondence and manuscripts from French writers and historical figures that visitors can observe directly. Letters and documents written by renowned names like Victor Hugo and Marcel Proust show their personal handwriting in the display cases.

The museum was located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris and was relatively accessible to those visiting the neighborhood. Since the building closed in 2014, a visit is no longer possible today.

The museum held the political testament of Louis XVI, a document considered lost since the French Revolution. This rare acquisition was obtained from the United States and was one of the most remarkable pieces in the collection.

Location: 7th arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 2004

Founders: Gérard Lhéritier

Official opening: 2004

GPS coordinates: 48.85544,2.32769

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:21