Bibliothèque nationale de France (French national library)
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The French national library is the successor to the imperial library, which itself succeeded the royal library. One of its roles is to hold copies of everything that is published in France, on whatever medium. It also makes knowledge available to researchers and professional users. The library is the keeper of the nation’s memory, and, as such, is responsible for passing that memory on to the public at large and to future generations. The new building, which opened in 1998 on the Tolbiac site in the 13th arrondissement, has enabled the collection to be further developed and the scope of research to be broadened.
The new Bibliothèque Nationale de France - François Mitterrand (BNF-François Mitterrand) can cater to the needs of some 3,600 readers at any one time, with many areas accessible to members of the general public. Reading rooms are grouped by theme.
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Address :
11, quai François Mauriac
75013 Paris
Tel.: +33(0)1 53 79 59 59
Access :
Metro: Quai de la Gare or Bibliothèque François Mitterrand
Opening hours :
Individual visits by appointment, at 2pm Tuesday to Saturday, and 3pm on Sundays.
Group visits by appointment.
For information, please call: +33(0)1 53 79 49 49
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