Polish Library in Paris, Research institute and cultural center on Île Saint-Louis, France
The Polish Library in Paris operates from a 17th-century mansion on Île Saint-Louis and holds more than 220,000 volumes of books, documents, and historical archives related to Polish heritage. The collection includes rare manuscripts and early printed books that provide a comprehensive view of Polish history and culture.
Founded in 1838 by Adam Jerzy Czartoryski and other Polish emigrants following the November Uprising, the institution was created to safeguard Polish cultural treasures. During periods of political upheaval across Europe, it remained a keeper of Poland's history and artistic legacy.
The building holds three separate museum spaces dedicated to Polish art and literature: the Frederic Chopin Salon, the Adam Mickiewicz Museum, and the Boleslaw Biegas Art Collection. These rooms reflect artistic movements and literary traditions that visitors can explore throughout their visit.
Visitors can access the reading room to explore the extensive collection of rare early prints and thousands of manuscripts. The location is easy to reach and offers a quiet workspace for those wanting to dive deeper into the materials.
The collection holds original editions of works by Nicolaus Copernicus, including rare early prints of astronomical treatises from the 16th century. Also notable are volumes of Jan Dlugosz's Historiae Polonica, among the oldest sources for European historical writing.
Location: 4th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1838
Address: 6 quai d'Orléans, 75004 Paris, France
Website: http://bibliotheque-polonaise-paris-shlp.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.85132,2.35568
Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:02
Pont de la Tournelle
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Saint-Louis en l'Île
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Quai de Béthune
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Hôtel de Chenizot
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Salon Frédéric Chopin
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Adam Mickiewicz Museum
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Hôtel de Jassaud
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Hôtel Le Charron
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Hôtel d'Arvers
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Musée Boleslas Biegas
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Building at 24 quai de Béthune
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Ancien pont de la Tournelle
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61 rue Saint-Louis-en-l'Île, Paris
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Saint Genevieve
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30-32 quai d'Orléans, Paris
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14 rue Le Regrattier, Paris
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19bis quai de Bourbon - 28 rue Le Regrattier, Paris
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Hôtel du 29 rue Saint-Louis-en-l'Île
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Petit Musée de la table
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Hôtel du 17 quai de Bourbon
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Bibliothèque Isle-Saint-Louis
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Au Franc Pinot
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24 rue Saint-Louis-en-l'Île, Paris
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Hôtel de Pierre Viole
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Cadran solaire hôtel de Chenizot
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4 rue Le Regrattier, Paris
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Hôtel du Jeu de Paume
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35 rue Saint-Louis-en-l'Île - 21 rue des Deux-Ponts, Paris
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