The Bibliothèque Mazarine is France's oldest public library, and certainly one of its most beautiful. Open to all as part of the Institut de France, it's a cultural and heritage gem well worth a visit.
New "Journées du Patrimoine" in Paris, and new tours in prospect. This Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21, 2025, why not discover the sublime Bibliothèque Mazarine, France's oldest public library!