Bibliothèque Mazarine, Paris

Name: Bibliothèque Mazarine
Address: 23 quai Conti, Paris, 75006, France
Telephone: +33 1 44 41 44 06

#813 among attractions in Paris

Baroque architecture, Library

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The Bibliothèque Mazarine, or Mazarin Library, is located within the Palais de l'institut de France, or the Palace of the Institute of France, at 23 quai de Conti in the 6th arrondissement, on the Left Bank of the Seine facing the Pont des Arts and the Louvre. Originally created by Cardinal Mazarin as his personal library in the 17th century, it today has one of the richest collections of rare books and manuscripts in France, and is the oldest public library in the country. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 48°51'26"N, 2°20'14"E

Address

23 quai ContiLuxembourg (Monnaie)Paris 75006 France

Contact

+33 1 44 41 44 06

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

Nearby attractions include: Musée du Louvre, Louvre Palace, Cour Carrée, Pont des Arts.

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Pont des Arts, Paris
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bibliothèque Mazarine?

Nearby attractions include Rue de Nesle, Paris (1 min walk), Pont des Arts, Paris (3 min walk), Hôtel des Monnaies, Paris (3 min walk), Monnaie de Paris, Paris (3 min walk).

How to get to Bibliothèque Mazarine by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bibliothèque Mazarine:

Bus

Pont des Arts - Quai de Conti • Lines: 27, 87, N12, N13 (1 min walk)
Pont des Arts • Lines: 27, 69, 72, N11, N24 (4 min walk)

Metro

Pont Neuf • Lines: 7 (7 min walk)
Saint-Germain-des-Prés • Lines: 4 (8 min walk)

Ferry

Louvre • Lines: Batobus (9 min walk)
Musée d'Orsay • Lines: Batobus (15 min walk)

Train

Saint-Michel Notre-Dame (12 min walk)
Châtelet - Les Halles (14 min walk)