Cujas Library, Paris

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Facts and practical information

Cujas Library, named after the French jurist and scholar Jacques Cujas, is an academic research library, and the largest law library in Europe. It is located in the Latin Quarter, next to the Panthéon and Sainte-Geneviève Library, in the 5th arrondissement of Paris. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°50'51"N, 2°20'44"E

Address

2 Rue CujasPanthéon (Sorbonne)Paris France

Contact

+33 1 44 07 79 87

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Cujas Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Panthéon, Église Saint-Étienne-du-Mont, Latin Quarter, Place du Panthéon.

~480 ftS
Colonnaded neoclassical mausoleum
Panthéon, Paris
3 min walk • The Panthéon in Paris stands not only as a striking example of neoclassical architecture but also as a revered memorial to some of France's most distinguished citizens. Situated in the Latin Quarter of Paris, this grand edifice was originally built as a church...
~690 ftSE
Church
Église Saint-Étienne-du-Mont, Paris
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Latin Quarter of Paris, the Église Saint-Étienne-du-Mont stands as a serene escape from the bustling city streets. This exquisite church, known for its unique architectural blend of Gothic and Renaissance styles, offers a tranquil...
~950 ftNW
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Latin Quarter, Paris
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Latin Quarter is a vibrant tapestry of history, culture, and bohemian charm. Known in French as "Quartier Latin," this neighborhood has long been associated with the intellectual and artistic life of the city, owing to the historic...
~390 ftS
Square, Shopping
Place du Panthéon, Paris
2 min walk • Place du Panthéon is a square in Paris, France. It is located in the Latin Quarter, in the 5th arrondissement. It is named after the Panthéon, located east of the square; Rue Soufflot is located west of Place du Panthéon.
~540 ftNW
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Astronomy Tower of the Sorbonne, Paris
3 min walk • The Astronomy Tower of the Sorbonne is a tower at the Sorbonne University's Paris campus built to house an astronomical observatory for its students. The structure was erected during the reconstruction of the Sorbonne, between 1885 and 1901. The tower is 39 meters high, has an upper and lower dome, and includes several rooms.
~660 ftNW
Church, Baroque architecture
Sorbonne Chapel, Paris
4 min walk • The Chapel of Sainte Ursule de la Sorbonne, also known as the Sorbonne Chapel, is a Roman Catholic chapel located on the Sorbonne historical site, in the Latin quarter of Paris. It was rebuilt in the 17th century by order of Cardinal Richelieu.
~770 ftW
Nightlife, Cinema, Jazz club
Cinéma du Panthéon, Paris
4 min walk • The Cinéma du Panthéon is a movie theater in Paris. It has been in uninterrupted operation for over 100 years.
~970 ftNW
Square
Sorbonne square, Paris
5 min walk • The Sorbonne square is a public space located in the latin quarter in Paris' 5th arrondissement. Its limits are defined by: On its eastern side: Victor Cousin street. On its western side: Saint-Michel boulevard On its northern side: Champollion street The square takes its name from the Sorbonne building on its eastern side.
~1150 ftE
Fountain
Fontaine de l'Abbaye de Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris
6 min walk • The Fontaine de l'Abbaye de Saint-Germain-des-Prés is a fountain constructed in 1715-1717, at the end of the reign of King Louis XIV and the beginning of the reign of Louis XV, to provide drinking water in the neighborhood near the church of Saint Germain-des-Prés, in the 6th arrondissement of Paris.
~820 ftS
Square
Place de l'Estrapade, Paris
4 min walk • Place de l'Estrapade is a square in the 5th arrondissement of Paris. It is located where rue de l'Estrapade meets rue Lhomond and rue des Fossés-Saint-Jacques and marks the border between quartier du Val-de-Grâce and la Sorbonne.
~150 ftSE
Library, Neoclassical architecture
Sainte-Geneviève Library, Paris
1 min walk • Sainte-Geneviève Library is a public and university library located at 10, place du Panthéon, across the square from the Panthéon, in the 5th arrondissement of Paris. It is based on the collection of the Abbey of St Genevieve, which was founded in the 6th century by Clovis I, the King of the Franks.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cujas Library?

Nearby attractions include Sainte-Geneviève Library, Paris (1 min walk), Bibliothèque Sainte-Barbe, Paris (2 min walk), Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas University, Paris (2 min walk), Montagne Sainte-Geneviève, Paris (2 min walk).

How to get to Cujas Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cujas Library:

Bus

Panthéon • Lines: 24, 75, 84, 89 (3 min walk)
Collège de France • Lines: 63, 86 (4 min walk)

Metro

Maubert - Mutualité • Lines: 10 (6 min walk)
Cluny-La Sorbonne • Lines: 10 (7 min walk)

Train

Luxembourg (8 min walk)
Saint-Michel Notre-Dame (11 min walk)

Ferry

Notre-Dame • Lines: Batobus (10 min walk)
Hôtel-de-Ville • Lines: Batobus (16 min walk)