The National Library of France, known as the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF), has started a fundraising campaign that will run until December 31, aiming to purchase a rare manuscript from the Renaissance era. The manuscript, written by Anne de France, is described as an "exceptional" work and has been classified as a National Treasure in 2025. The document, copied and decorated in Lyon around 1505, was thought to be lost for many years before being recently found in a private collection and offered for sale by the auction house Christie's for 500,000 euros. The manuscript is a parchment document richly adorned with 20 miniatures, making it a rare and valuable piece of historical art. It contains the only known copy of Anne de France's work called "Enseignements," as well as the only surviving version of her second work, "Histoire du siège de Brest." According to the BnF, these texts are the only literary works known to have been authored by Anne de France. Through these writings, she shares her thoughts on power, life, and the role of women in a male-dominated society with her daughter, Suzanne de Bourbon. Anne de France, born in 1461 and known also as Anne de Beaujeu, was the eldest daughter of King Louis XI of France and served as regent of the kingdom for nearly eight years. She was a prominent figure during the Renaissance, known for her political influence and intellect. If the BnF successfully raises the necessary funds, it plans to restore the manuscript, digitize it, and display it both physically and online through its digital library, Gallica, which is freely accessible to the public. The classification of the manuscript as a National Treasure gives France the legal right to prohibit its export and provides the country with 30 months to make a purchase offer. The BnF has announced that it will publish details about the fundraising campaign on its website, inviting the public to support the effort to preserve this significant piece of French cultural heritage for future generations.