La bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève, Public research library in Latin Quarter, Paris, France.
The library contains two million documents housed within a neo-Gothic structure featuring iron columns and arches supporting a grand reading room.
The library originated from the Abbey of Saint Genevieve, founded by King Clovis I in the 6th century, before relocating to its current building in 1851.
The reading room, designed by architect Henri Labrouste, demonstrates the fusion of industrial materials with classical architectural principles of the 19th century.
Located at 10 Place du Panthéon, the library welcomes visitors Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM with required advance registration.
The façade displays 810 author names arranged chronologically, representing different fields of knowledge from ancient times through the mid-19th century.
Location: 5th arrondissement of Paris
Address: 10 Pl. du Panthéon, 75005 Paris, France 75005 Paris
Opening Hours: Segunda-feira-Sábado 10:00-22:00
Phone: +33144419797
Website: https://bsg.univ-paris3.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.84695,2.34589
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:35
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