Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF), Paris
Paris, France
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Quai François Mauriac, 75013 Paris, France
Paris, France
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The Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF) is France's national library, tracing its origins to the royal library established by Charles V in 1368. The historic Richelieu site, recently renovated, houses the prints, maps, manuscripts, and coin collections.
The Cabinet des Médailles holds one of the world's finest numismatic collections and Charlemagne's chess set. The print collection exceeds 12 million items. The modern main site, designed by Dominique Perrault with four L-shaped glass towers meant to resemble open books, opened at Tolbiac in 1996. The BnF preserves over 40 million items in total.
Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF), Paris in Paris, France houses 1 masterpiece in our database, including works by Pierre Bonnard. Notable works include poster advertising France Champagne.
Famous Works at Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF), Paris
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Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF), Paris is located in Paris, France. The museum is in Paris, France, and it's a worthwhile stop for art lovers.
The historic Richelieu site, recently renovated, houses the prints, maps, manuscripts, and coin collections.The Cabinet des Médailles holds one of the world's finest numismatic collections and Charlemagne's chess set. The print collection exceeds 12 million items.
The Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF) is France's national library, tracing its origins to the royal library established by Charles V in 1368. The modern main site, designed by Dominique Perrault with four L-shaped glass towers meant to resemble open books, opened at Tolbiac in 1996.
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