BnF, national library of France
Store memory of past times to understand today's world, and get ready for the future.
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The BnF museum 

The BnF museum 

From tuesday to sunday at our Richelieu site
The BnF museum covers the full range of the library's holdings, from antiquity to the present day. Rare, moving and surprising items are on display as you explore the most beautiful areas of the Richelieu site.
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Studying at the BnF
Studying at the BnF
You can come and work at BnF. The reading rooms of the Bibliothèque tous publics are open to everyone aged 14 and over. You can consult over 330,000 documents in free access. You'll find over 1,500 seats, computers and Wi-Fi access.
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Research Library
Research Library
The BnF Research Library comprises four sites in the Paris region: Richelieu, Arsenal, Opéra and François-Mitterrand, and one in Avignon, the Maison Jean-Vilar.
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Pass lecture / culture

Pass lecture / culture

Treat yourself to unlimited BnF with the Pass BnF lecture / culture! From 14 years old.

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Gallica

Gallica

The BnF digital library

Gallica is one of the largest digital libraries available free of charge on the Internet. It offers access to all types of documents.

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SINDBAD, online librarian

SINDBAD, online librarian

The SINDBAD service (Service d’INformation Des Bibliothécaires À Distance) provides free document references on all subjects, factual information (facts, figures or dates) and practical information about BnF.

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And also…

The Oval Room

 

The Oval Room

This spectacular room is open to all, with no age limit and free access. It offers a wide range of documents and services.

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