Libraries in Paris

The Bibliothèque Forney, in the Le Marais district, is dedicated to the decorative arts; the Arsenal Library occupies a former military building, and has a large collection on French literature; and the Bibliothèque historique de la ville de Paris, also in Le Marais, contains the Paris historical research service.

The Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève at Sorbonne-Nouvelle University is in 5th arrondissement; designed by Henri Labrouste and built in the mid-1800s, it contains a rare book and manuscript division.

Situated in the 6th arrondissement, Bibliothèque Mazarine is the oldest public library in France.

[3] Situated in the 7th arrondissement, The American Library in Paris opened on 20 May 1920 and is part of a private, non-profit organisation.

[4] It originated from cases of books sent by the American Library Association to U.S. soldiers in France.