Art works, manuscripts, and rare books
The Qur’an has been present in Europe since the 8th century. But what role has it played in shaping European identity? This exhibition of art works, manuscripts, and rare books explores the complexity of this relationship, presenting a thematic and chronological journey through the many European perspectives on Islam’s sacred text.
Scientific curator: John Tolan – Médiathèque Jacques Demy
24 Quai de la Fosse, 44000 Nantes
How to get there?
Parking(s) nearby: Parking Médiathèque, Parking Gloriette 2, Parking Gloriette 1, Parking Graslin, Parking Commerce, Parking CHU 1
Public transport: Médiathèque, Square Daviais, Copernic - Musées, Delorme
Self-service bicycles: Station Naolib Vélo libre-service Médiathèque (n°34), Station Naolib Vélo libre-service Jean v (n°35), Station Naolib Vélo libre-service Bourse (n°31), Station Naolib Vélo libre-service Racine (n°33), Station Naolib Vélo libre-service Palais de justice (n°44), Station Naolib Vélo libre-service Duguay trouin (n°29), Station Naolib Vélo libre-service Félix éboué (n°37), Station Naolib Vélo libre-service Alger (n°36), Station Naolib Vélo libre-service Delorme (n°12), Station Naolib Vélo libre-service Calvaire (n°11)
Closed today.
From july 1st 2025 to august 14th 2025
from 13h00 to 18h00 on tuesday, wednesday, thursday, friday, saturday
From august 16th 2025 to august 31st 2025
from 13h00 to 18h00 on tuesday, wednesday, thursday, friday, saturday
Closed on 14 July and 15 August.