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Trace the history of an iconic Paris building, from its creation in 1784.
THE EXHIBITION The exhibition “Beaujon: From La Folie* to the ZAC*” traces the history of an iconic Paris building from its creation in 1784. It documents its transformations, from the Folie-Beaujon to the present-day Zone d'Aménagement Concerté, inviting visitors to discover the many lives of this historic site in the 8th arrondissement. The exhibition will take you back to 1784 before bringing you forward to the present day through its various incarnations, including a hospice, hospital, police prefecture, and more. A witness to Parisian history, the Hôtel Beaujon also experienced the neighborhood's many changes, as well as major historical events such as the assassination of Paul Doumer and May 1968. The exhibition recounts each of these events, which have shaped the history of the Hôtel Beaujon over its 242-year existence, through period photographs and articles held exclusively at the center. *FOLIE: a country retreat or reception house built from the 14th century onward—and especially during the 19th century—by the aristocracy or wealthy bourgeoisie on the outskirts of cities. In this case, the Folie Beaujon. *ZAC: zone d'aménagement concerté (designated development zone). GIANT CLUEDO Who killed President Paul Doumer? It is 1932, and someone has assassinated the President of the Republic. But who committed the crime? Part Giant Cluedo, part escape game, solve the case by gathering clues scattered throughout the Hôtel Beaujon, listening to crucial witness statements, and solving puzzles that will lead you to the murderer. Organized to coincide with the exhibition "Beaujon: From La Folie to the ZAC" 📆 Saturday 19 and Friday 20 September 2026 🎟️ Free—booking required ([email protected] / 01 53 53 06 99) 👥 Open to everyone (ages 11 and up) Beaujon: From La Folie to the ZAC—An exhibition by CPA Beaujon—3AC8; Credits: DR THE PROJECT The project began in 2024 when Matthieu Lafrance, the center's technical manager, digitized the entire audiovisual archive. After discovering period photographs and articles, he decided to delve deeper into the history of the Hôtel Beaujon. Throughout 2025, he conducted research across various archives, culminating in a comprehensive exhibition that he created from start to finish. The exhibition will be unveiled to the public for the first time during the Journées du Patrimoine, from 19 to 20 September 2026. ______________________________________________ PRACTICAL INFORMATION 📆 Saturday 19 and 20 September 2026 🕦 From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.—FREE ADMISSION 📍 Centre Paris Anim' Beaujon, 75008 Paris (on the right in the courtyard) More information: 01 53 53 06 99 Journée du Patrimoine—website Press kit
Source: paris.fr — photo: DR