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Behind the scenes tour of the MEL Archives

  • Visite - Balade

With a capacity of 25 linear kilometers, the archives contain an extensive collection of documents from the 19th century to the present day.

What is the profession of an archivist? What types of documents are kept in an archive? So many questions that will be answered by the archivists who will guide you in the spaces of conservation of the funds, usually forbidden to the public.
Along the way, discover historical documents on MEL projects such as the metro, the Stadium, the LaM or EuraTechnologies!
Duration: 1h30.
Free, reservation recommended.
From 12 years old.
MEL Archives, 1 rue des Sciences 59790 Ronchin. Free parking. Access by public transport with bus 18 (stop Defaux or Faidherbe), and Corolle 1 (stop Orée du Golf).

Behind the scenes tour of the MEL Archives

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Dates and hours
Saturday 19 September, 15:00
  • September 2026
    Saturday 19
    15:00 - 16:30
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Free, recommended booking at [https://demarches.mesdemarches.lillemetropole.fr/journees-europeennes-du-patrimoine/inscriptions-aux-joures-du-patrimoine-2026/](https://demarches.mesdemarches.lillemetropole.fr/journees-europeennes-du-patrimoine/inscriptions
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