(Last Update: 10.09.2024) The cultural treasures of Paris are endless. In this article, we will get to know one of them again. Among the places that I have a weakness for, libraries, are also one of the most famous ones. Bibliothèque Sainte Geneviève – Sainte Genevieve LibraryThis time we are in .
It is named after Sainte Geneviève, the patron saint of Paris.sent jönviev) area library, 5. borough'in PantheonIt is a very special place located right next to , which does not attract much attention from the outside, but its real value becomes clear when you enter.
Where the largest and oldest monasteries of Paris were located for years, 1851architect in Henri Labruste The library building built by was a source of inspiration for many libraries in later architectural movements.
RERWhen you come with -B and get off at Luxembourg station, first Luxembourg GardenYou appear in front of . Right across from you here Pantheon welcomes it with all its majesty and Pantheon SquareIf you walk up to , you will see the library building pictured above on your left.
It is possible to enter the Sainte Genevieve Library, which is normally closed to touristic visits, as a reader, but you must register and do so. membership card You need to purchase and this membership process free. If you are in Paris as a tourist and are not going to stay for a long time, I don't know if you would like to become a member, but if you are going to stay for a long time, I think it is worth becoming a member and entering just to read a book or breathe in this atmosphere in the lounge you see above.
It is possible to access more than 1860 million documents, including manuscripts, from 2 to the present day. Of course, valuable books are not lent out and to access them, you need to make a reservation before arrival.
What is my Journées du Patrimoine – Cultural Heritage Days It is truly a different feeling to enter this library, which I have visited extensively within the scope of its activities, and wander around the hall with a touristic perspective. To coincide with such a day, you should also plan your trip. Journées du Patrimoine – Cultural Heritage Days You must coincide with the event.
The steel-wood-brick-glass decoration of the main reading room and the fascinating atmosphere created by so many books are worth seeing. In fact, the Sainte Genevieve Library is among the leading libraries not only in Paris or France, but also in the world. Another library that impressed me so much is Richelieu Building of the National Library of France had happened. Also, I can't forget the Public Library I visited in New York. Of course also BnF – François Mitterrand Library There is, but it is in the modern class 😉
If you have a research topic and you need to do your research in this hall, then the value of being there increases three to five times. But if you are just a tourist traveler and are interested in cultural heritage or architecture, do not worry, this place is for you.
You can access the official website of the Sainte Genevieve Library, which is open every day of the week except Sunday, from the link below and get updated information. You may not always have the opportunity to enter, but now you know exactly what is inside this building as you pass by. PantheonSince you definitely need to visit, you will definitely come this way. Afterwards too Rue Mouffetard to the side or Jardin du Luxembourg – Luxembourg Garden You can continue your trip towards the side.
If you wish, right next to the library Sorbonne UniversityIt goes down to . A little further down Medieval Museum – Musée du Cluny is available. below that Saint michel ve Boulevard Saint Germain already.
As you can see, Paris does not end with the sightseeing.
Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries.
Web address: bsg.univ-paris3.fr/iguana/www.main.cls
Address: 10 Place du Panthéon, 75005 Paris
2 Comments
Mr. Ahmet, there will be a short-scale tour until 16.00 (if I'm not mistaken, it may have been suspended after the events of November 16 and 13, they suspended it after Charlie last year.) to ensure that tourists can see it as well. More detailed information can be obtained from the staff at the entrance.
Thank you very much for this valuable information, Ms. İdil.