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Cassini's Map of France. An Encyclopedia of the Territory
60, rue des Francs-Bourgeois 75003 Paris
In the 18th century, a lineage of visionary scholars undertook a colossal challenge: to mathematically measure every corner of the kingdom for the very first time. The National Archives Museum presents this technical and artistic feat within the Hôtel de Soubise. The work impresses with its extraordinary dimensions, forming a monumental puzzle eleven meters wide by twelve high. Through 181 sheets of surgical precision, this national treasure illustrates the transition to modern cartography thanks to exceptional documents from the IGN’s archives. It is a rare opportunity to observe the evolution of the French landscape and the fascinating aesthetics of these ancient surveys. Access to this historical presentation is free for all.
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