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Archives: Accueil

Captured 2025-11-22

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Archives: Accueil

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This is the official website for the Archives of the City and Metropolis of Nantes (Archives de la ville et de la métropole de Nantes), France's comprehensive municipal archival institution. The primary purpose of this page is to serve as a portal for residents, researchers, and the general public to access historical documents, participate in cultural events, and stay informed about archival activities in the Nantes metropolitan area. The archives function both as a repository for historical preservation and as an active cultural institution engaging with contemporary community initiatives. The website showcases several current initiatives and services that demonstrate the archives' dual role in preservation and public engagement. Notable recent activities include the expansion of their library collection with new acquisitions, and a traveling exhibition titled "Libres! 1944-1947" (Free! 1944-1947) that will tour metropolitan communities from October 2025 to June 2026, focusing on the post-World War II liberation period. The archives also facilitated a democratic participation project where citizens can vote online for new Nantes street names from September 20 to November 3, 2025, following a public call for ideas. Additionally, they supported a community history project that resulted in a published booklet about the Nantes-Blottereau neighborhood's historical transformations, which is now featured in an exhibition at the MHT (likely a local cultural venue). The target audience spans from academic researchers and local historians to engaged citizens interested in their community's heritage. The archives clearly prioritize accessibility and community involvement, offering both traditional archival services and innovative public programming. Their "featured resources" section highlights unique multimedia content, including animated photographs of the demolition of the Cheviré power plant, historical footage of Gaumont-Metro-Goldwyn's road train system, and architectural plans from a historic umbrella manufacturing facility on Rue de Strasbourg. The institution also maintains transparency about its operations, even sharing behind-the-scenes content like their staff's emergency evacuation training exercises conducted during the annual reading room closure. Located at 1 rue d'Enfer in central Nantes, the archives provide comprehensive contact information and emphasize their accessibility to the public. The website's structure, with sections for research and consultation, discoveries, and archive life updates, reflects a modern approach to archival work that balances scholarly research needs with broader cultural and educational missions, making local history relevant and engaging for contemporary audiences.

Citation (APA Style)

Archives: Accueil. (2025, 11 22). www.archives.nantes.fr. http://www.archives.nantes.fr/

Technical Metadata

Domain www.archives.nantes.fr
File Size 1050 KB
Archived 2025-11-22T07:30:33.531888
Document ID #62
Languages 5 available