Cultivate who you become

In 1626, one of the most spirited plumes of the Grand Siècle was born. To celebrate its 400th anniversary, the Carnavalet Museum – History of Paris sheds light on the fascinating trajectory of the Marquise de Sévigné. Through over 200 exceptional pieces—paintings from the period, personal objects, and precious manuscripts—the journey reconstructs the portrait of a witty woman, a privileged observer of the splendor and intrigues under Louis XIV. These treasures, drawn from prestigious international and private collections, bring to life the legendary correspondences that marked the history of French literature. It is a rare opportunity to approach the intimacy of a Parisian icon at the heart of an institution dedicated to the memory of the capital. This exceptional retrospective will take place from April 15th to August 23rd, 2026, for a direct encounter with this extraordinary letter writer.