Bibliothèque Méjanes, Aix-en-Provence

Name: Bibliothèque Méjanes
Address: 8-10 Rue des Allumettes, Aix-en-Provence, 13100, France
Telephone: +33 4 42 91 35 53

#41 among attractions in Aix-en-Provence

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The Bibliothèque Méjanes is the municipal public library of Aix-en-Provence, France. Inaugurated on 16 November 1810 as a part of the Aix-en-Provence City Hall, the library moved into a former match factory in 1989. Since 1993, the library has served as the center of the Cité du Livre, which joins together the expansive library, a screening room for independent films, and numerous rooms and workspaces for events. It also houses the Fondation Saint-John Perse and the Association des amis de Jules Isaac. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°31'30"N, 5°26'21"E

Address

8-10 Rue des AllumettesCouronne Urbaine (Couronne Ouest Partie Nord)Aix-en-Provence 13100 France

Contact

+33 4 42 91 35 53

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Bibliothèque Méjanes – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grand Théâtre de Provence, Fondation Vasarely, Fontaine de la Rotonde, Hôtel Maurel de Pontevès.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Bibliothèque Méjanes open?

Bibliothèque Méjanes is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 6 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 6 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Bibliothèque Méjanes?

Nearby attractions include Grand Théâtre de Provence, Aix-en-Provence (3 min walk), Hôtel de Boadès, Aix-en-Provence (8 min walk), Fontaine de la Rotonde, Aix-en-Provence (9 min walk), Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste du Faubourg, Aix-en-Provence (10 min walk).

How to get to Bibliothèque Méjanes by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bibliothèque Méjanes:

Bus

Cité du Livre • Lines: M1 (2 min walk)
Aix-en-Provence - Gare Routière • Lines: 210, 240, 250 (3 min walk)

Train

Aix-en-Provence (9 min walk)