Bibliothèque Forney, Decorative arts library in Le Marais, France
The bibliothèque Forney occupies the Hôtel de Sens, a medieval residence featuring Renaissance architecture with stone towers and gothic details.
Established in 1886 through Aimé-Samuel Forney's legacy, the library moved to the restored Hôtel de Sens building in 1961 after extensive renovations.
The library maintains collections of 200,000 documents focusing on decorative arts, including rare books, periodicals, posters, wallpapers, and textile samples.
Located near Pont Marie metro station, the library opens Tuesday through Saturday from 1:30 PM to 7:00 PM with free admission to all visitors.
The reading rooms contain wooden furnishings and stained glass windows that create natural lighting for studying the extensive collection of art documentation.
Location: 4th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1886
Part of: municipal library of Paris
Address: 1 rue du Figuier Hôtel des archevêques de Sens 75004 Paris 75004
Phone: 0142781460
Email: bibliotheque.forney@paris.fr
Website: https://paris.fr/lieux/bibliotheque-forney-18
GPS coordinates: 48.85340,2.35908
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41
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