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Goal 2: Archives and Libraries


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Goal 2: Learn about France archives and libraries.



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ALearn about France archives and libraries.


  1. FamilySearch: Learn about French archives and libraries in this FamilySearch Wiki article.

    FS—Wiki: France Archives and Libraries

  2. See also the Miscellaneous Archives and Libraries section of the article.
  3. Resources: Learn about selected French archives and libraries in the French Genealogy Blog.
  4. Find out about resources in French archives in these Legacy Tree articles.

    LT—Guide to French Genealogy & Family History Resources
    LT—Inside the French National Archives

  5. Department Archives: Watch this video to learn about using Department Archives in France.

    FS—France Research With the Wiki Part 4 of 8: Using France Department Archives Online—6:00

  6. Search for free online books on France research on the FamilySearch site.
  7. Books We Own: Explore the Books We Own site for books that can be checked out or researched for you by others.
  8. More: Learn more about archives and libraries in France.

    RT—French Ancestors? There Is More Than the Civil Status! Part 1 of 2—15:24 - 2021


    RT—French Genealogy: The Archives Départementales are Free Online—14:35 - 2021


  9. Watch this video to learn about writing letters for genealogy help.

    FS—France Research With the Wiki Part 8 of 8: Writing for Records in French—5:18


BExplore France archives and libraries.


  1. Explore the Archives Portal Europe site.
  2. Explore the Guide to Genealogy site for archive links.

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