Bibliothèque de l'Hôtel de Ville, Public and special library in Hôtel de Ville, 4th arrondissement of Paris, France
The Bibliothèque de l'Hôtel de Ville occupies dedicated spaces within Paris City Hall, offering extensive collections of administrative and historical documents about the city.
Founded in 1763, this library has preserved municipal records, architectural plans, and governmental publications throughout significant periods of Parisian development.
The library maintains collections documenting political, economic, and social changes in Paris through manuscripts, photographs, and specialized publications.
Access requires proof of residency and research purpose, with operating hours from Monday to Friday between 9:30 AM and 6:00 PM at 5 rue Lobau.
Wooden spiral staircases mark each corner of the library interior, while study tables feature gold-numbered placements for individual research stations.
Location: 4th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1763
Accessibility: Accesible en silla de ruedas
Part of: municipal library of Paris
Address: 5 5 rue de Lobau Hôtel de Ville 75196 Paris 75004 Paris
Opening Hours: Lunes-Viernes 09:30-18:00; julio 06-septiembre 01: Lunes-Viernes 09:30-17:00
Phone: +33142764887
Email: bhdv@paris.fr
Website: http://equipement.paris.fr/bibliotheque-de-l-hotel-de-ville-bhdv-17
GPS coordinates: 48.85672,2.35320
Latest update: June 6, 2025 17:41
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