LIBRARY

Bibliothèque Nationale de France - Arsenal

1 rue de Sully - 75004 Paris Bastille, Le Marais
Located in the Bastille district, the Bibliothèque de l'Arsenal is the former residence of the grand masters of artillery. From 1756, the Marquis de Paulmy built up a vast encyclopedic collection, which was transformed into a public library in 1797. In 2012, it was awarded the "Maison des Illustres" label. The library offers over a million documents for consultation: books, journals, manuscripts, prints, maps and plans, music... Its reading rooms are part of the BnF Research Library. They are accessible on presentation of proof of research, or with a BnF lecture / culture pass for access without document reservation .
The Bibliothèque de l'Arsenal organizes numerous conferences, exhibitions and concerts related to its collections.

Opening times and prices

More info on guided tours:

Wednesday at 3 p.m. (reservation only on the BnF website https://bnf.tickeasy.com/fr-FR/produit?Famille=2400545215160400073)

More info on rates:

See prices on the website.

More info on opening times:

EXHIBITIONS: Tuesday-Sunday 12h-19h

  • Free for young people and children
  • Free

Sustainable approach

  • Paris Action Climat

Map

Map
Address
1 rue de Sully
75004 Paris
Parking lot
(P)
Bastille, 10 Boulevard de la Bastille - 75012 Paris
Public transportation
(M)
7Sully-Morland
(RER)
CParis Austerlitz (Gare d'Austerlitz)
(B)
87Sully - Morland

Useful information

+33 (0) 1 53 79 49 49