Elegant, Elegant in Cars! Exhibition

At the beginning of the 20th century, taking the wheel was akin to a high-flying sport, reserved for an elite seeking thrills and prestige. The Bibliothèque du tourisme et des voyages – Germaine Tillion highlights its historical fonds to illustrate this era where mechanics rhymed with haute couture. The illustrated pages of the “Omnia” magazine, a true practical reference of the time, reveal how the automobile redefined the codes of French elegance. These rare documents bear witness to a social revolution where each journey became a veritable spectacle. This selection of archival pieces is presented from May 26th to August 30th, 2026. The event thus pays homage to the refinement of a bygone era through carefully curated and surprising iconography.