The resources on this page provide guidance for researchers working in the field of French music during the long nineteenth century.
These resources were conceived and created by Emma Kavanagh, and will be added to and edited over time.
The Basics
The below documents include essential information for French music researchers:
Archive Guides
The below documents include information about access and use of key archives in France. New archive guides (for institutions both in Paris and elsewhere in France) are warmly welcomed; if you would like to contribute, please contact Emma by email to receive the template.
Paris, Bibliothèque nationale de France [Site François-Mitterand, Tolbiac]
Paris, Bibliothèque nationale de France [Site Richelieu, Musique]
Paris, Bibliothèque nationale de France [Bibliothèque-Musée de l’Opéra]