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Bibliothèque Nationale Richelieu
Bibliothèque Nationale Richelieu Review
Superceded by the Bibliothèque Nationale François-Mitterand, France's longtime national library now hosts well-done temporary exhibits, often featuring photography from its vast collection of legends such as Cartier-Bresson and Man Ray. The library is open during a five-year renovation that's set to end in 2015.
- Address: 58 rue de Richelieu, Opéra/Grands Boulevards, Paris, 75002 | Map It
- Phone: 01-53-79-59-59
- Cost: Free--€7, depending on show
- Hours: Tues.--Sat. 10--7, Sun. noon--7
- Website: www.bnf.fr
- Metro Bourse.
- Location: Around the Louvre
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