Bibliothèque littéraire Jacques-Doucet, Research library in 5th arrondissement, France.
The Bibliothèque littéraire Jacques-Doucet contains rare books, manuscripts, and documents focusing on 19th and 20th-century French literature at Place du Panthéon.
Fashion designer Jacques Doucet established the library in 1916, and upon his death in 1929, the collection was transferred to the University of Paris.
The library preserves materials from authors including Stendhal, Charles Baudelaire, Guillaume Apollinaire, and André Malraux, supporting academic research in French literature.
Researchers and students can access the library's two reading rooms through advance reservations between 09:00 and 19:30.
The collection grew through contributions from notable figures such as André Breton, Louis Aragon, Marie Dormoy, and Robert Desnos.
Location: 5th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1929
Address: 8, place du Panthéon 75005 Paris 75005
Phone: +33144419790
Email: doucet@bljd.sorbonne.fr
Website: http://bljd.sorbonne.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.84667,2.34667
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
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