Sainte-Geneviève Library, Paris

Name: Sainte-Geneviève Library
Address: 10 Place du Panthéon, Paris, France
Telephone: +33 1 44 41 97 97

#461 among attractions in Paris

Library, Neoclassical architecture

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Facts and practical information

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. The collection of the library was saved from destruction during the French Revolution. A new reading room for the library, with an innovative iron frame supporting the roof, was built between 1838 and 1851 by architect Henri Labrouste. The library contains around 2 million documents, and currently is the principal inter-university library for the different branches of University of Paris, and is also open to the public. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°50'50"N, 2°20'46"E

Address

10 Place du PanthéonPanthéon (Sorbonne)Paris France

Contact

+33 1 44 41 97 97

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Sainte-Geneviève Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~380 ftS
Colonnaded neoclassical mausoleum
Panthéon, Paris
2 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...
~540 ftSE
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Église Saint-Étienne-du-Mont, Paris
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~1100 ftNW
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Latin Quarter, Paris
6 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...
~370 ftSW
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.
~690 ftNW
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Astronomy Tower of the Sorbonne, Paris
4 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.
~810 ftNW
Church, Baroque architecture
Sorbonne Chapel, Paris
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~890 ftW
Nightlife, Cinema, Jazz club
Cinéma du Panthéon, Paris
5 min walk • The Cinéma du Panthéon is a movie theater in Paris. It has been in uninterrupted operation for over 100 years.
~1130 ftNW
Square
Sorbonne square, Paris
6 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.
~1050 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.
~1270 ftSE
Street
Place de la Contrescarpe, Paris
7 min walk • The Place de la Contrescarpe is a square in the 5th arrondissement of Paris.
~750 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sainte-Geneviève Library?

Nearby attractions include Cujas Library, Paris (1 min walk), Bibliothèque littéraire Jacques-Doucet, Paris (2 min walk), Bibliothèque Sainte-Barbe, Paris (2 min walk), Montagne Sainte-Geneviève, Paris (2 min walk).

How to get to Sainte-Geneviève Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sainte-Geneviève Library:

Bus

Panthéon • Lines: 24, 75, 84, 89 (3 min walk)
Lycée Henri IV • Lines: 75, 89 (4 min walk)

Metro

Maubert - Mutualité • Lines: 10 (6 min walk)
Cardinal Lemoine • 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)