Enfer, Paris

#870 among attractions in Paris

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The Enfer is a special department of the Bibliothèque nationale de France in Paris. It is a special collection of books and manuscripts of an erotic or pornographic character which, because of their rarity and value, may be seen only with authorization. The Enfer was established 1836–1844 and is one of the most famous Private Case collections. In 2013, the Enfer contained about 2,600 volumes, dating from the 16th century to the present. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°50'1"N, 2°22'33"E

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Gobelins (Gare de Paris-Gobelins)Paris France

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Enfer – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Accor Arena, Cinémathèque Française, Musée des Arts Forains, Passerelle Simone-de-Beauvoir.

0.4 miNE
Sport venue, Sport
Accor Arena, Paris
12 min walk • The Accor Arena stands as a testament to Paris' status as a global hub for sports and entertainment. Nestled in the 12th arrondissement of the French capital, this indoor arena is one of the largest and most versatile venues in Europe.
0.4 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Postmodern architecture
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Cinémathèque Française serves as a temple to the art of cinema. Established as an archive, this institution is a haven for film enthusiasts and historians alike. It houses one of the largest archives of films, movie documents,...
0.6 miE
Museum, Specialty museum
Musée des Arts Forains, Paris
16 min walk • The Musée des Arts Forains is a private museum of funfair and fairground objects located within the Pavillons de Bercy in the 12th arrondissement of Paris at 53, avenue des Terroirs de France, Paris, France. It is open to the public by prior reservation.
~790 ftNE
Bridge
Passerelle Simone-de-Beauvoir, Paris
4 min walk • The Passerelle Simone-de-Beauvoir is a bridge solely for pedestrians and cyclists across the Seine River in Paris. It is the 37th bridge on the Seine in Paris.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Art museum
Art Ludique, Paris
14 min walk • Art Ludique – The Museum is a 1,200m² museum in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, France, housed in Les Docks, cité de la mode et du design and inaugurated on 16 November 2013.
~870 ftS
Square
Place Jean-Michel Basquiat, Paris
5 min walk • Place Jean-Michel Basquiat is a public square located in the 13th arrondissement of Paris. It is named after American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, who emerged from the New York graffiti scene in the late 1970s before becoming the leading artist of the neo-expressionism movement of the 1980s.
~1320 ftN
Bridge
Pont de Bercy, Paris
7 min walk • The Pont de Bercy is a bridge over the Seine in Paris. It links the 12th and 13th arrondissement of Paris by extending the Boulevard de Bercy and Boulevard Vincent-Auriol.
~910 ftN
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Piscine Joséphine Baker, Paris
5 min walk • The Joséphine-Baker swimming pool is one of the 39 municipal swimming pools in Paris. It is located in the port de la Gare, along the quai François Mauriac, in the 13th arrondissement.
0.4 miNE
Park
Parc de Bercy, Paris
11 min walk • The Parc de Bercy is a public park located along the Rive Droite in the 12th arrondissement of Paris. Development started in 1994 on the site of a former wine depot, before an official opening three years later by Mayor Jean Tiberi.
0.7 miNW
Bridge
Pont Charles-de-Gaulle, Paris
18 min walk • The Pont Charles-de-Gaulle is a steel-reinforced concrete girder bridge straddling the river Seine in the eastern part of Paris. It is a one-way bridge carrying road traffic from the 13th arrondissement to the 12th arrondissement. Another one-way bridge further downstream, Pont d'Austerlitz, carries traffic in the opposite direction.
0.6 miW
Square
Place Pinel, Paris
17 min walk • The Place Pinel is a square and street in the 13th arrondissement of Paris.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Enfer?

Nearby attractions include Cinéma de Midi, Paris (3 min walk), Port de la Gare, Paris (3 min walk), Passerelle Simone-de-Beauvoir, Paris (4 min walk), Batofar, Paris (5 min walk).

How to get to Enfer by public transport?

The nearest stations to Enfer:

Bus

Bibliothèque Nationale de France • Lines: 325, 71, 89 (6 min walk)
Émile Durkheim • Lines: 325, 71, 89 (4 min walk)

Metro

Bibliothèque François Mitterrand • Lines: 14 (7 min walk)
Quai de la Gare • Lines: 6 (7 min walk)

Train

Bibliothèque François Mitterrand (7 min walk)
Paris-Bercy - Bourgogne-Pays d'Auvergne (13 min walk)

Tram

Avenue de France • Lines: T3a (16 min walk)
Maryse Bastié • Lines: T3a (17 min walk)

Ferry

Jardin des Plantes • Lines: Batobus (28 min walk)