Outgoing
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Fine Arts Workshop
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Buffon Library

Faubourg Saint-Marcel

A peaceful sanctuary for focused work with stunning views of the Jardin des Plantes. Spread across three bright floors, this surprisingly spacious library offers ample seating, free Wi-Fi, and an impressive collection that includes graphic novels, DVDs, and academic resources.

peaceful study space
garden views
English book collection
family-friendly

Tips

📚"greatest number of books in english" in a Paris lending library
🌿"true haven of peace" with magnificent garden views
🪑grab a window seat for the best Jardin des Plantes views

Buffon Library

15 bis Rue Buffon, 75005 Paris, France

Upcoming at Buffon Library

Saturday, Jun 13
Rencontre avec Antoine Idier

Rencontre avec Antoine Idier

June 13

Join Résistance Queer for an evening with activist-scholar Antoine Idier unpacking the history of LGBTQIA+ struggles and the fights that won hard-earned rights. The conversation unfolds at Bibliothèque Buffon, a stunning three-floor library overlooking the Jardin des Plantes with one of Paris's best English collections.

Expo du dessinateur Pochep

Expo du dessinateur Pochep

June 13

"Résistances Queer" brings LGBTQ+ history to life through Pochep's bold illustrations: a graphic journey from repression to resistance, equality victories to cultural codes. Browse the panels while soaking up views of the Jardin des Plantes from this serene Latin Quarter library.

Résistance queer - rencontre sur l'histoire et les combats d'une minorité

Résistance queer - rencontre sur l'histoire et les combats d'une minorité

June 13 at 4pm

Explore two centuries of queer resistance through the eyes of a sociologist and a comic artist. This talk traces how LGBTQ+ communities forged identities, codes, and political movements while fighting repression in France.