Bibliothèque des Arts décoratifs

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Bibliothèque des Arts décoratifs, Decorative arts library in Louvre Palace, France.

The Bibliothèque des Arts décoratifs contains 110,000 printed works and 2,800 periodical titles focusing on decorative arts, design, and architecture.

Founded in 1864 by the Central Union of Fine Arts Applied to Industry, the library moved to the Louvre Palace's Marsan Pavilion in 1904.

The library maintains the Maciet Collection of 4,700 albums containing prints, photographs, lithographs, and various documents related to visual arts.

Located at 111 rue de Rivoli in Paris, the library operates from 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM and provides digital research tools for visitors.

The collection includes rare books from the 15th to 21st centuries and historical cruise ship menu illustrations.

Location: Paris

Inception: 1864

Part of: Les Arts décoratifs

Website: https://bibliotheque.madparis.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.86339,2.33220

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:59

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