Bibliothèque Simone de Beauvoir
Simone de Beauvoir Library is a public library located downtown in Rouen's cultural center. It holds books for all ages, magazines, CDs, DVDs, and online resources, along with a 100-seat auditorium used for exhibitions, performances, and other events.
The library is part of Rouen's modern cultural center, established to serve education and community needs. It represents the city's commitment to providing free access to knowledge and resources for all residents.
The library is named after the French author and philosopher, honoring women intellectuals in the city. Visitors come here not just to borrow items but to spend time reading, studying, and meeting others in a social setting.
The library offers free internet access, quiet study tables for individuals or groups, and meeting rooms for workshops. The building is designed for people with mobility or vision challenges, with adapted facilities and specialized equipment.
The building houses a special 'little ones library' designed for children under 6 and their parents with age-appropriate materials. The location also offers a calm reading area overlooking the nearby Grammont Park, perfect for relaxing while browsing.
Location: Rouen
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: Ville de Rouen
Address: Pôle culturel Grammont, Rue Henri II Plantagenêt, 76100 Rouen, France
Opening Hours: Monday off; Tuesday 13:00-18:00; Wednesday 10:00-12:00,13:00-18:00; Thursday 13:00-18:00; Friday 13:00-19:00; Saturday 10:00-12:00,13:00-18:00; Sunday off
Phone: +33276088075
Email: bibliotheque@rouen.fr
Website: http://rnbi.rouen.fr
GPS coordinates: 49.42650,1.09742
Latest update: December 9, 2025 16:52
The city of Rouen tells its history through its buildings and public spaces. In the city center, the Notre-Dame Cathedral stands tall with detailed Gothic facades and an astronomical clock that has fascinated visitors for centuries. Around it, the small streets of the old town show houses with visible wooden walls, built following local traditions, like Saint-Maclou Church with its detailed cloister. Each corner of the street shows a different time in the city's life, from medieval homes to the changes the city has gone through. The museums in Rouen keep collections that show the local past. There, you can see blacksmith-made objects, evidence of the region’s maritime history, and natural science collections that reveal the curiosity of past centuries. These places give a good break to learn how the Normans shaped their surroundings. The botanical garden is a quiet place for a walk among the plants, and the Sainte-Catherine hill offers views of the roofs and towers of the city.
Matilda Bridge
714 m
Île Lacroix
827 m
Viaduc d'Eauplet
860 m
Parc Grammont
107 m
Église Sainte-Catherine de Rouen
79 m
Cours la Reine
527 m
Quai du Pré-aux-Loups
913 m
Quai Jacques-Anquetil
739 m
Quai d'Elbeuf
489 m
Île Brouilly
790 m
Grues hydrauliques de Sotteville-lès-Rouen
724 m
Bust, Work of art
810 m
Estréa Garguir née Schimoula
646 m
Louis Pasteur
789 m
Simone de Beauvoir
30 m
Work of art, sculpture
766 m
Monument aux morts d'Indochine
899 m
Wayside cross
168 m
Perla Kavayero née Garguir
646 m
Moïse Kavayero
646 m
Ambroise Paré
770 m
Diamante Kavayero
646 m
Élie Kavayero
646 m
Esther Kavayero
646 m
Suzanne Kavayero
646 m
Sarah Kavayero
645 m
Kalo Mizrahi née Abeni
518 m
Raphaël Mizrahi
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