Heritage Days

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Behind the scenes at the Humanist Library, they are rare but precious. They are characterised by the softness of the parchment, the elegance of the paper, the harmony of the calligraphy and the delicacy of the illuminations. Discover our most beautiful manuscripts in this new edition.

Detailed programme:

Saturday

• Guided tour: behind the scenes at the Humanist Library at 10.30 am. Accompanied by a mediator, discover a place that is usually inaccessible to the public: the book and object reserves, inaugurated in 2018 as part of the library's renovation work. 45 minutes, very limited places, booking required.
• Guided tour: permamente exhibition at 11am. Guided by a mediator, discover the precious collections of the Humanist Library. 1 hour, limited seating.
• Animation: paper swords from 2pm to 5.30pm. Take your inspiration from the engravings in an ancient work to make terrific swords and magnificent ancient paper headdresses. You'll be fully equipped to enjoy the En garde ! exhibition. An educational workshop, ideal for children
• Self-guided tour: discover the secrets of some exceptional works and explore the En garde ! exhibition from 10am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 6pm. Immerse yourself in the adventure of the book, from medieval manuscripts to Renaissance prints. Travel back in time in the footsteps of Beatus Rhenanus, a 16th-century scholar. Use our interactive tools to discover the secrets of our precious works. Take advantage of these days to discover the permanent exhibition, as well as the temporary exhibition En garde ! Explore different aspects of the history and representation of fencing from the 16th century to the present day, with a few masterpieces of cloak-and-dagger literature as your common thread. Ideal for children.
• Presentation of originals at 2pm, 3.30pm and 5pm. Take advantage of a timeless moment of exchange to discover the secrets of an ancient work, taken especially for you from the precious reserves. Approx. 30 minutes, places limited.

Sunday

• Guided tour: behind the scenes at the Humanist Library at 10.30 am. Accompanied by a mediator, discover a place that is usually inaccessible to the public: the book and object reserves, inaugurated in 2018 as part of the library's renovation work. 45 minutes, very limited places, booking required.
• Guided tour: permamente exhibition at 11am. Guided by a mediator, discover the precious collections of the Humanist Library. 1 hour, limited seating.
• Guided tour: En garde ! at 11am. Take advantage of a meeting with the curator of the temporary exhibition En garde ! to discover the new temporary exhibition! After this stroll, the literary and historical world of fencing will no longer hold any secrets for you. 1 hour, places limited, booking essential.
• Presentation of originals at 2pm, 3.30pm and 5pm. Take advantage of a timeless moment of exchange to discover the secrets of an ancient work, taken especially for you from the precious reserves. Approx. 30 minutes, places limited.

Sunday

• Guided tour: behind the scenes at the Humanist Library at 10.30 am. Accompanied by a mediator, discover a place that is usually inaccessible to the public: the book and object reserves, inaugurated in 2018 as part of the library's renovation work. 45 minutes, very limited places, booking required.
• Guided tour: permamente exhibition at 11am. Guided by a mediator, discover the precious collections of the Humanist Library. 1 hour, limited seating.
• Guided tour: En garde ! at 11am. Take advantage of a meeting with the curator of the temporary exhibition En garde! to discover the new temporary exhibition! After this stroll, the literary and historical world of fencing will no longer hold any secrets for you. 1 hour, places limited, booking essential.
• Animation: paper swords from 10am to 12pm and from 2pm to 5.30pm. Take your inspiration from the engravings in an old book to make terrible swords and magnificent old paper headdresses. You'll be fully equipped to enjoy the En garde ! exhibition. An educational workshop, ideal for children.
• Self-guided tour: discover the secrets of exceptional works and the En garde! exhibition from 10am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 6pm. Immerse yourself in the adventure of the book, from medieval manuscripts to Renaissance prints. Travel back in time in the footsteps of Beatus Rhenanus, a 16th-century scholar. Use our interactive tools to discover the secrets of our precious works. Take advantage of these days to discover the permanent exhibition, as well as the temporary exhibition En garde ! Explore different aspects of the history and representation of fencing from the 16th century to the present day, with a few masterpieces of cloak-and-dagger literature as your common thread. Ideal for children.
• Presentation of originals at 2pm, 3.30pm and 5pm. Take advantage of a timeless moment of exchange to discover the secrets of an ancient work, taken especially for you from the precious reserves. Approx. 30 minutes, places limited.