BNF Richelieu Site 1
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BNF Richelieu Site

Open

2nd Arr., Paris

🕐Arrive at opening to skip lines
📚Bring work, you can read and study here
❄️Glorious A/C makes it a summer escape

One of Paris's most stunning historical libraries, the Salle Ovale soars 18 meters high under a glass roof, with 20,000 books and cozy reading spots available to all—completely free.

Historic library
Free entry
Architectural marvel
Literary haven
Free

Upcoming events

Friday, Aug 28
MAZARIN ET LES GARDIENS DU SECRET

MAZARIN ET LES GARDIENS DU SECRET

August 28 at 2pm

2nd Arr.

Immersive treasure hunt

Saturday, Sep 19
Journées du Patrimoine 2026 : visite du site historique de la BNF Richelieu

Journées du Patrimoine 2026 : visite du site historique de la BNF Richelieu

September 19

2nd Arr.

Rare peek inside a palace of books

Tuesday, Oct 20
Louise Bourgeois. Extrême tension - Dessins et gravures

Louise Bourgeois. Extrême tension - Dessins et gravures

October 20 at 10am

2nd Arr.

Intimate graphic works

Book Tickets

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