The École Nationale des Chartes is a prestigious “Grande École” providing university instruction to students in the humanities and social sciences, and especially history. It contributes to the professional training of curators responsible for the cultural heritage and conducts research activities in history and literature which are made known through electronic resources, print publications and scholarly meetings. The priorities include the development of digital technologies for historical research and the cultural heritage, the broadening of its public to include Masters candidates and the enhancement of its international reputation, notably in Europe.