Face aux épidémies — Archives nationales
12 Oct 2022 — 6 Feb 2023 at Hôtel de Soubise
· Paris
"Face aux épidémies" (Facing Epidemics) is an exhibition hosted at the Archives nationales that examines humanity's long struggle against infectious disease. Drawing on rare and remarkable documents from the national archives, the show traces how successive generations have understood, managed, and responded to epidemic outbreaks — from plague and cholera to more recent health crises.
Through original manuscripts, official decrees, maps, and visual records, visitors are invited to reflect on the social, political, and scientific dimensions of epidemics across the centuries. The exhibition highlights both the resilience of communities and the evolving role of public institutions in protecting public health.
Through original manuscripts, official decrees, maps, and visual records, visitors are invited to reflect on the social, political, and scientific dimensions of epidemics across the centuries. The exhibition highlights both the resilience of communities and the evolving role of public institutions in protecting public health.
About the venue
Hôtel de Soubise
· Paris
The Hôtel de Soubise is a city mansion entre cour et jardin. It is located at 60 Rue des Francs-Bourgeois in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, France.
