Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève 1
History Exhibition
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Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève

Open

5th Arr., Paris

🏛️"the atmosphere and the building are very beautiful, so it's definitely worth visiting at least once"
📝Pre-register online and bring ID to get your free card
🍎Bring your own snacks, cafeteria has limited options

Step inside a cathedral of books built from iron and stone. The 1851 Labrouste reading room soars overhead with endless shelves, making this free library as inspiring to look at as it is to work in.

iron reading room
historic monument
free entry
architectural landmark