Host an event

The Bibliothèque nationale de France was founded almost seven centuries ago. In Paris, four places revealing specific aspects of French cultural heritage offer a unique and outstanding setting for special events.

• François Mitterrand Library
• Richelieu Library
• Opera Library
• Arsenal Library

BnF’s rooms can accomodate your guests for special events, lectures, symposiums, seated dinners, cocktails. Your guests can also have the opportunity to learn more about the library’s collections, benefitting a private tour of one of the exhibitions.

This year, they will have the opportunity to view the following exhibitions: Rose, c’est Paris, by Bettina Rheims and Serge Bramly,  Qumrân, the dead sea scrolls disclose some of their secrets, Depardon: a personal vision of France, Hans Hartung, Rolf Liebermann.

For further information, please contact the office of special events. We will be pleased to assist you in your request and offer you the most suitable place for your event.

François-Mitterrand Library

Richelieu Library

Opera Library

Arsenal Library