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Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF) | Richelieu

5 Rue Vivienne, 75002 Paris, France
4.7(811)
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attractions: Musée de la BnF, Théâtre du Palais-Royal, Palais-Royal Garden, Golden Comedy Club, Bibliothèque nationale de France | site Richelieu : Bibliothèque de Recherche, Fontaine Louvois, Les Passages Couverts de Paris 1, Domaine National du Palais-Royal, Galerie Colbert, Salle Labrouste, restaurants: DAROCO Bourse, Le Grand Colbert, Bistro Ramen Ryukishin, machi machi Opéra, Danico, Canard Street - Paris Petits Champs, Hokkaido, Bistrot Richelieu, Le Comptoir des Petits Champs, Omusubi Gonbei
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Nearby attractions of Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF) | Richelieu

Musée de la BnF

Théâtre du Palais-Royal

Palais-Royal Garden

Golden Comedy Club

Bibliothèque nationale de France | site Richelieu : Bibliothèque de Recherche

Fontaine Louvois

Les Passages Couverts de Paris 1

Domaine National du Palais-Royal

Galerie Colbert

Salle Labrouste

Musée de la BnF

Musée de la BnF

4.8

(257)

Closed
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Théâtre du Palais-Royal

Théâtre du Palais-Royal

4.5

(1.7K)

Open 24 hours
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Palais-Royal Garden

Palais-Royal Garden

4.7

(3.8K)

Closed
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Golden Comedy Club

Golden Comedy Club

4.8

(1.5K)

Open 24 hours
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Nearby restaurants of Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF) | Richelieu

DAROCO Bourse

Le Grand Colbert

Bistro Ramen Ryukishin

machi machi Opéra

Danico

Canard Street - Paris Petits Champs

Hokkaido

Bistrot Richelieu

Le Comptoir des Petits Champs

Omusubi Gonbei

DAROCO Bourse

DAROCO Bourse

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(2.5K)

$$$

Open until 11:30 PM
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Le Grand Colbert

Le Grand Colbert

4.2

(1.5K)

$$$

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Bistro Ramen Ryukishin

Bistro Ramen Ryukishin

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(1.1K)

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machi machi Opéra

machi machi Opéra

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Reviews of Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF) | Richelieu

4.7
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5.0
27w

A Hidden Oasis of Knowledge in the Heart of Paris

Nestled between rue de Richelieu and rue de Vivienne in the 2nd arrondissement, the Bibliothèque nationale de France is nothing short of a Parisian gem. More than just a library, it’s a sanctuary for the curious, the studious, and anyone seeking beauty and peace in the whirlwind of city life.

From the moment you step into the lush tropical front courtyard, the outside world begins to melt away. Inside, the architecture is a feast for the eyes: grand research rooms, ornate ceilings, and the stunning salle ovale, freely accessible to the public, are just a few of its many charms. With 25,000 books at your fingertips, it feels like stepping into a universe built entirely for quiet reflection and wonder.

What truly elevates the experience (especially during the summer) is the glorious air conditioning. When Paris swelters, this place remains cool, calm, and beautifully collected. It’s like walking into a different dimension: silent, timeless, and entirely devoted to the pursuit of knowledge.

If you find yourself in Paris and in need of inspiration or just a quiet moment away from the chaos, the BnF Richelieu is the spot you didn’t know you needed. I've spent countless days here and, frankly, I still...

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5.0
3y

The Richelieu-Louvois site is the historic birthplace of the Bibliothèque nationale de France. Located in the heart of the capital, it consisted in the 17th century of several first-rate buildings: the Mazarin Palace, the Tubeuf Hotel, the Mansart Gallery... The library was installed on this site during the first half of the 18th century. It now houses exceptional collections: manuscripts (from the oldest traces of human writing to manuscripts by contemporary writers), prints and photographs, music and performing arts collections, maps and plans and finally the museum of coins, medals and antiques.

Entry is free. Visitors are allowed in the doorway area of the reading room to take photos.

Only patrons are allowed to enter the full library. Upstairs is a smaller reading room reserved for researchers. The literary is construction and will be closed during the summer. Would suggest to visit their website for more details.

Worth to visit as a tourist if you love architecture to come and take some...

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5.0
2y

Devenue Bibliothèque Nationale après la révolution française, la BNF connaitra plusieurs mutations notamment sous Napoléon III qui confie la reconstruction d'une partie des bâtiments à Henri Labrouste à qui l'on doit la Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève et dont le nom restera attaché à la salle de lecture des Imprimés inaugurée en 1868 et depuis baptisée Salle Labrouste. Remplacé par Jean-Louis Pascal à sa mort, ce dernier poursuit les travaux de modernisation de la BNF en ayant à coeur d’offrir au plus grand nombre les moyens de se cultiver dans de bonnes conditions.

Ce n’est qu'en 1897 que la construction de la salle ovale démarre et s'achèvera 40 ans plus tard. Initialement prévue pour y abriter la grande salle de lecture publique, elle sera affectée à la consultation des périodiques jusqu'en 1998, date du transfert des imprimés sur le site François Mitterrand.

Surnommé Paradis Oval en raison de son plan elliptique de 43 m sur 32 m, son architecture garantit une utilisation optimale de l'espace et une vision globale qui facilite la surveillance de la salle. Haute de 18 m, la salle est dominée par une verrière centrale entourée de 16 œils de boeuf vitrés au-dessus desquels sont inscrits le nom des villes importantes dans l'histoire des civilisations et des bibliothèques. (Paris, Byzance, Washington, Florence, Athènes, Ninive, Berlin, Alexandrie, Londres, Babylone, Vienne, Thèbes, Rome, Carthage, Pékin, Jérusalem).

Ces ouvertures destinées à l'aération de la salle surplombent les 16 paires de colonnes cannelées en fonte ornées de chapiteaux ioniques et au pied desquelles se trouvent les calorifères qui font partie du système de chauffage. Fait également son entrée l’électricité qui alimente des lampes dessinées pour l’occasion.

Entre les colonnes, un système de coursives permet de faire le tour de la salle. Trois étages de rayonnages avec balcons en fer et planchers en fonte à claire-voie facilitent la circulation et la consultation des collections conservées dans les galeries. Ces trois étages sont la prolongation des deux étages situées en sous-sol dans les magasins appelés crypte Pascal, visibles grâce à des dalles de verre placées dans le sol de la salle ovale depuis recouvertes.

La salle comporte deux cent soixante-huit places assises autour desquelles des casiers à petits compartiments dits « alvéoles » (quatorze vastes casiers comprenant chacun plus de trois cents alvéoles) étaient destinés à accueillir les périodiques en libre accès.

Débutés en 2011 les travaux de rénovation du site Richelieu ont abouti 12 ans plus tard. Aujourd'hui la salle ovale est ouverte en accès libre au public qui peut consulter les 20,000 ouvrages sur l’histoire des arts et du patrimoine, qui incluent la plus grande collection de BD en accès libre en France. Des dispositifs de médiation permettent également d’explorer la richesse et la diversité des...

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