Book the BNF and write the next chapter of your business
Originally the Royal Library, then the Library of the Nation and the National Library, the National Library of France (BnF), so named since 1994, is today the national library of the French Republic. Heir to the royal collections built up since the end of the Middle Ages, it is one of the oldest French cultural institutions.
With almost 700 years of history, the BnF can welcome you in Paris in four venues :
The François-Mitterrand site (13th)
The Richelieu site (2nd)
The Arsenal library (4th)
The library - museum of the Opera (9th).
Each one marks an aspect of French heritage, offering unique and prestigious settings for your receptions. The BnF offers you the possibility of organizing your events by making available to you spaces in the library for private events: conferences, seminars, dinners, cocktails or private access to temporary exhibitions.
An event at the François Mitterrand site of the BNF
Every year, this site welcomes thousands of readers and visitors in its spaces. Come and organize your seminars, conferences, cocktail parties or dinners. Our auditoriums can accommodate 200 and 350 people each, the Belvedere up to 400 people and our two halls up to 800 people for cocktails or 350 people for a seated dinner.
Discover the Richelieu site of the BNF
Historic cradle of the National Library of France. The Richelieu site can welcome your guests for a visit of the site and its emblematic spaces: the Labrouste room, the Labrouste vestibule and the VIP lounge. Currently, part of the site is under construction but you can still organize cocktail parties, sit-down dinners and fashion shows.
In the heart of Paris, the Arsenal site
Ideally located in the heart of Paris, the Bibliothèque de l'Arsenal hosts cocktail parties, dinners and private visits. The unique collections and the salons where Victor Hugo, Alexandre Dumas and Alfred de Musset met are available for up to 80 people.
Configurations and capacities of the French National Library
Spaces available to hire
Standing
Theatre
Dinner
U-shaped room
Class
Hall des Globes (François-Mitterrand site) 1200m2
600
-
350
-
-
East Hall (François-Mitterrand site) 1200m2
600
-
350
-
-
Auditoriums (François-Mitterrand site)
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Small audit. 200
Large audit.344
-
-
-
Belvedere (François-Mitterrand site) 600m2
300
200
200
200
200
Towers and esplanade (François-Mitterrand site)
-
-
-
-
-
Labrouste room (Richelieu site)
300
-
230
-
-
Vestibule Labrouste (Richelieu site)
100
-
-
-
-
Salon d'honneur (Richelieu site)
80
80
80
80
80
Arsenal Library
100
40
80
40
40
Information and prices
Spaces available to hire
Rates before tax
Hall des Globes (François-Mitterrand site)
12 hour package - Less than 200 pax: 15 000€/200 to 400 pax: 20 000€/ 400 to 800 pax: 25 000€
East Hall (François-Mitterrand site)
12-hour package - Less than 200 pax: 10 000€/200 to 400 pax: 16 000€/ 400 to 800 pax: 20 000€
Grand Auditorium (François-Mitterrand site)
Half day (6h) 4 000€ - Day (12h) / Evening (from 7pm to midnight) 6 000
Small Auditorium (François-Mitterrand site)
Half day (6h) 2 500€ - Day (12h) / Evening (from 7pm to midnight) 4 000
Belvedere (François-Mitterrand site)
Half day (6h) 4 000€ - Day (12h) 7 000€ / Evening (from 14h to 2h of the morning) 9 500
Can't believe that I didn't know this place after so many times in Paris. So happy I heard about it and got a chance to visit it on my last trip
To Paris. As soon as I walked in I was overwhelmed with the beauty and calmness of the place. Loved just sitting there quietly, seeing at the people work or read. I highly recommend.
This is possibly one of the best places to visit in Paris and one so easy to miss. The Oval Room Library and the Entrance Library are free to visit. So if you only want to see these 2 places it will be at zero cost. Nevertheless, I strongly advise you to also visit the upper floor permanent exhibition as you will be amazed by the decor of the rooms too.
Security at the gate to enter, free entry to go inside, this bibliotheque is amazing, the ceiling is awesome and the architecture is superb, very underrated.
Remember it's a library, sshhh. Quiet please!!!
One of the most underrated sights in Paris. The Oval Room is one of the most impressive rooms you will ever be in. The silence is deafening and the architecture is amazing. What's more amazing are the books on display. Photo books of every kind and every topic - so easy to spend hours pouring over a topic you love. Come visit - but respect the silence. No tickets required
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Give us your brief for a turnkey event
From the choice of venue to the complete organization of your event, the team at Loc'Hall Events team offers you personalized, tailor-made support. A Loc'Hall Events expert will contact you within 48 hours to discuss your brief in detail.
Dinner, cocktail
Breakfast
Meeting, conference
Shooting, filming
Evening
