BibliothEque Nationale de France Paris

The Bibliothèque Nationale de France is the National Library in Paris. This magnificent structure was constructed in 1996 after the older building near Louvre, was found inadequate to hold the literary treasures of France. With beautiful gardens and ultra- modern furnishings, this library provides you with the right proportion of pristine surroundings and comfort atmosphere with the much required warmth.

Features of the Bibliothèque Nationale de France in Paris:

  -   The Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Paris is a huge structure consisting of twenty four floors.
  -   With a total height of 79,0 meter (260 feet) and covering a total area of 250.000 square meters (2.705.159 square feet), the Bibliothèque Nationale de France is truly a landmark building in Paris.
  -   Constructed and designed by architect Dominique Perrault, the Bibliothèque Nationale de France is futuristic in design and approach and is a perfect replacement for the earlier building.
  -   This National Library can accommodate around sixteen hundred readers and two thousand researchers (in private reading areas).
  -   The Bibliothèque Nationale de France is said to hold around ten million historically important documents and houses 200,000 books for reference and research purposes. It also prescribes to thousands of periodicals from different parts of the world. The Bibliothèque Nationale de France in Paris is in true sense the storehouse of knowledge.
  -   Besides holding countless books and precious documents, the Bibliothèque Nationale de France in Paris also features events, which include - lectures, workshops, performing arts, exhibits etc.

How to go to the Bibliothèque Nationale de France in Paris?
You can take subway Bibliothèque Nationale (M14) or Quai de la Gare (M6) in order to reach the Bibliothèque Nationale de France in Paris.

Contact details of the Bibliothèque Nationale de France in Paris:
11, quai François Mauriac