Heritage Days 2026: At the Heure Joyeuse Heritage Collection

Two centuries after the invention of the first photographic process by Nicéphore Niépce, the Françoise Sagan Media Library sheds light on an unknown facet of the image: the children’s photobook. This historical collection, usually reserved for researchers, is opened to all to celebrate the bicentenary of photography. These editorial gems illustrate how the lens has been able to capture the wonder and curiosity of young people over the decades. By browsing these rare pages, one captures the evolution of the gaze towards childhood, between artistic staging and documentary testimony. This privileged access to archives allows us to appreciate the texture and composition of books that have marked the history of publishing. The event will take place on September 19th and 20th, 2026, offering a unique visual parenthesis within a historically rich venue.