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BIBLIOTHÈQUE NATIONALE DE FRANCE SITE RICHELIEU

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5, rue Vivienne, 75002Paris, France Show on map
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2025
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2025

Various books and beautiful collections of manuscripts, maps, and coins in a library with a museum and gallery in Paris.

Nearly 900 treasures (manuscripts, coins, maps and plans, prints, costumes...) from the collections of the kings of France in a remarkable museum in the heart of Paris, a reading room housed in the splendid oval gallery, a research library and a garden: such is the Richelieu site of what is commonly known as the BNF. A must-see is the Mazarin gallery, built by François Mansart and featuring ceilings painted by Romanelli.

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Visited in january 2025
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Visited in january 2025
Incroyable ! Cette bibliothèque de 1932 est magnifique, lumineuse et agréable pour travailler ou lire une bande dessinée.

Veillez à arriver tôt pour avoir une place assise en revanche, à beau lieu grande affluence !
Visited in january 2025
Mon endroit préféré pour étudier. J’y suis allé tous les jours pendant les examens. Très calme et organisé. Il faut juste arriver à l’heure de l’ouverture pour sécuriser une place.
Visited in january 2025
Beautiful library.
Free entry
Do not miss the oval hall.
Visited in january 2025
One of the most beautiful buildings in Paris that you can visit for free! The Richelieu National Library actually houses multiple libraries and archives, but the Oval room is the most beautiful, where you can browse an immense collection of comic books and mangas, as well as « coffee table books » while sitting in comfy chairs and admiring the architecture of the room. For students, you can also claim a seat at a workstation, although you should aim to arrive 5-10 minutes before it opens (10am) to get in line to claim a free spot.

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