Exposition « Fiat lux ! Une quête effrénée de lumière au XIXᵉ siècle »

In the 19th century, a historic breakthrough occurred. Man embarked on what was then considered an insane enterprise: to abolish night! "Fiat lux!" invites you to relive this fascinating epic, from the flickering glow of candles and oil lamps to the revolutionary brilliance of gas and electricity. From the first gas spouts in Paris to the challenges of electrification in Lille, immerse yourself in the effervescence of a century in search of comfort and progress. Discover how these new energies transformed our towns and homes, made our streets safer and redesigned the way we live, work and play. Thanks to a host of historical objects on loan from the Carnavalet Museum and others, explore one of the human adventures that brought our society into the modern age. **Exhibition curators:** Thomas DESCHAMPS, Marie LEFEBVRE, Camille ROUSSEL with the support of Ara KEBAPÇIO?LU, Lumière de l??il_ _This exhibition benefits from major loans from the Musée Carnavalet-Histoire de Paris_