Decorative ExhibitionDecorative ExhibitionBibliothèque nationale de France | site Richelieu : Bibliothèque de Recherche
2nd Arr.
Step inside a cathedral of books beneath an 18-meter glass dome that was off-limits to the public for centuries. The Richelieu site's Oval Room now welcomes everyone to browse 20,000 volumes, while the free museum holds unexpected treasures: Edith Piaf's little black dress and Voltaire's actual heart, sealed in a casket beneath his statue.
Monumental reading room
Free museum
Researcher access for all
Historic manuscripts
Tips
📚"the most beautiful library I've ever seen—hands down"
🏛️"our teen said she enjoyed this museum the most" (vs. the Louvre)
💺grab a Patrick Jouin-designed chair and stay awhile
Bibliothèque nationale de France | site Richelieu : Bibliothèque de Recherche
2nd Arr.Opens Friday at 10:00 AM
Decorative ExhibitionDecorative ExhibitionStep inside a cathedral of books beneath an 18-meter glass dome that was off-limits to the public for centuries. The Richelieu site's Oval Room now welcomes everyone to browse 20,000 volumes, while the free museum holds unexpected treasures: Edith Piaf's little black dress and Voltaire's actual heart, sealed in a casket beneath his statue.
Monumental reading room
Free museum
Researcher access for all
Historic manuscripts
Tips
📚"the most beautiful library I've ever seen—hands down"
🏛️"our teen said she enjoyed this museum the most" (vs. the Louvre)
💺grab a Patrick Jouin-designed chair and stay awhile
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