I needed somewhere to use a computer while on vacation . A google search landed me here. Close to…read morethe Eiffel Tower. Minimal Street parking available . There's a rail in front to lock your bicycle to it. Inside is clean, cool from the A/C . Staff was friendly and welcoming . If you are not a member , it is $10 a day to use the library . Which includes access to computers and wifi. It's a very nice library . No large bags allowed inside . I had my luggage and had to leave it in the front which wasn't an issue. Overall great experience and would recommend if you need to use a computer for work while you travel . Very quiet too.

What a wonderful service and what an extraordinary staff and administration! A true oasis and…read moreorovider of delightful soul pabulum! I am infinitely grateful!

I could (and did) spend hours here. There are so many books to look at and it's absolutely amazing…read more They've got quite a selection of first editions. Just incredible. The shop opened in the 50s by an American called George Whitman and he initially named it Le Mistral. I believe the name changed in the 60s to what we know it as today. As a fan of literature, Shakespeare and Company is like Mecca. The Holy Grail, if you will. Whether you stick downstairs where it gets busy or upstairs where it's for more of a library feel, it's simply a magical experience. An experience that transcends you into the pages of your favorite novel or book of poetry. A timeless, nostalgic, and electric adventure awaits you.

Shakespeare and Company is one of the notorious Global booksellers. It is located in Paris, on the…read moreRiver Seine across from Notre Dame (you really can't miss it), and there seems to be a block-long queue everyday, anytime it's open. Founded by Sylvia Beach in 1919, it was a hangout for many American and British writers when they lived in Paris. Like any great bookstore, this retail establishment has an impressive inventory of books in English, in all major categories: Children's literature, classics, culinary, culture, economics, history, politics, travel, etc, etc. We checked 4 different days, and finally got in on our fifth try. The shop is a labyrinth of interconnected rooms, and actually takes up nearly a whole block. The check-out clerks will stamp your books with the Shakespeare & Co logo and name; so it's fun to gift a classic, like Winnie the Pooh, to your grandkids. And there is a cafe next door where you can sit and enjoy your purchases. Read up on the Tumbleweeds.

This is a lovely and interesting monument to visit. It's right across from Galerie Vivienne (also…read morerecommended). Mom and I came in on a bit of a whim--a coffee break was in order a head of our shop--and we're very pleased with what we discovered. Entry to the building is free--just pass through security and head on in while the building is open. If you want to check out the museum portion, just buy a ticket at the counter. The awesome news is the that the famous Oval Room is part of your free admission (it's one benefit of visiting an actual library). In addition to the beautiful architecture, you can head around the perimeter of the room and enjoy interactive mini-exhibits that include a virtual dress-up, trivia, and a hidden images game. On your way out (or in), stop and enjoy a coffee and a snack. The scones are great!

The National Library of France has two location in Paris: this location in Richelieu and the other…read morein François-Mitterrand. It houses a copy of all publications in Paris, and its museum traces back to 1368. My nephew had spent a lot of time studying in the Oval Room, and wanted to show it to me, since he knows I like libraries. He knew the less busy entrance, so got in after a few minutes in line, having to go through both an x-ray machine and hand search for backpacks. We didn't stay very long as the Oval Room's sitting areas were completely full, but that first view into the Oval Room is breath-taking.

One of my first and favorite bookstores in Paris. Intelligently stocked, intelligently staffed, on…read morea favorite street in my favorite city.

The Library Sainte-Geneviève is open from ten o'clock to ten, from monday's to saturday's, but not…read moreduring the holidays! It is a very big library with a beautiful setting! She is also situated in the wonderful neighbourhood of the Panthéon!

From the owner: Interuniversitaire, la BSG est également publique, ouverte gratuitement à toute personne âgée de…read moreplus de 18 ans (ou titulaire du Bac). Carte prioritaire pour les enseignants-chercheurs, doctorants, professeurs de l'enseignement secondaire, personnes handicapées, personnes âgées de plus de 60 ans... Pluridisciplinaire par ses collections, elle conserve environ 2 millions de documents, communiqués au Fonds général, à la Réserve et à la Bibliothèque nordique. Services offerts : - Renseignement bibliographique ; ressources électroniques ; - Accès Internet sur postes publics et ordinateurs portables (filaire) ; logiciels de bureautique ; messagerie électronique ; - Prêt (Bibliothèque nordique), Prêt entre bibliothèques (PEB) ; - Service de questions/réponses à distance ; - Séances de présentation des catalogues, des collections et des ressources électroniques ; visites patrimoniales ; formations ; - Prise de vues numériques des documents (sous conditions).

Wow, what a library!…read more Dang man, this library is the library of all libraries lol It puts any library in the United States to shame lol I mean its massive and the architecture! It's wonderful. Who would have thought that this was just a library? I honestly thought it was some a government building when I first saw it. But nope lol I was dead wrong. Even the public library is amazing. I believe it is free to come in here and read and or study. Honestly, it is just a nice place to relax. Come on Unites States- do better lol We are looking weak here lol Our public libraries are a joke compared to this.

If you appreciate beautiful spaces, stop by this library along the Seine River. It's free to enter…read moreor you give the security person your I.D. Outside of the library is a courtyard with two clean restrooms.

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