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At the CNCS, costumes’ second life also unfolds flatIn Moulins, the CNCS’s twentieth-anniversary exhibition opens up the behind-the-scenes world of its collections. Why does a garment made for movement become an object that must be protected from its own weight?
Building with what already existsFrom 15 to 18 October, France’s National Architecture Days put rehabilitation in the spotlight. An invitation to take a look at what happens to buildings.
A quiet place, without having to buy anythingAt the BnL, the reading room is accessible without a library card. We believe that the option to stay and read or work deserves a place in the debate about libraries.
Minièresbunn: the volunteers behind the trainsBetween Fond-de-Gras and Lasauvage, keeping the mining heritage alive takes as much maintenance as it does passing it on. The Minièresbunn showcases volunteer activities that go beyond simply driving the locomotives.
Bock or Pétrusse: which casemates should you visit in Luxembourg?Two entrances, two underground routes: a guide to choosing between the Bock and Pétrusse casemates and planning your visit.
In Völklingen, urban art takes the factory as its interlocutorThe Urban Art Biennale runs until 15 November. The 2026 edition focuses on works conceived for the buildings and the history of the former industrial site.
At the BnL, choose a book by starting with a questionArtificial intelligence in October, human rights in November, novels in December: the reading room’s selections offer starting points for exploring the collections.
Digitised books at the BnL: check access title by titleTwo announcements in 2026 concern thousands of books, with different arrangements. A digitised document is not necessarily readable from home.
Lumière 2026: the Coens take centre stage, with detours in LyonThe Lyon festival will honour Joel and Ethan Coen in October. Retrospectives, silent cinema and restored films also offer reasons to venture beyond familiar titles.
Restored film: what the 4K label doesn’t tell youBehind a new print are source materials, image choices and work on the sound. The restorations presented at Cannes in 2026 offer a practical way to see these differences.
Object ID: giving your collection a precise memoryA single photograph does not tell you everything about an object. The standard presented by ICOM helps bring together identifying information, which is useful in particular if an object is lost or stolen.
An artwork’s provenance: the gaps are part of the record tooBehind a list of owners, there must be documents and verifiable links. A guide from the French Ministry of Culture highlights the importance of research that preserves its uncertainties.