- All visitors must present a health pass to access our exhibitions and cultural events as of 21 July. The health pass is not required to access our reading rooms. More details here [in French]
- Opening hours and access information may be subject to change. Check them before your visit.
Find a seat at the BnF
The application Affluences [in French] indicates for each reading room of the Public Libary of the François-Mitterrand site
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its occupation rate in real time
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anticipations for every half hour.
The data is updated every five minutes.
Download the “Affluences” application
The general occupation rate (site François-Mitterrand)
The Affluence application shows the general occupation rate and the waiting time at the entrance of the François-Mitterrand site.
The occupation rate room by room
The Affluence application shows for each reading room its’ occupation rate in real time and anticipations for every half hour. The data is updated every 5 minutes.
Booking with Affluences
Affluences also allows to book several services and activities at the BnF in the François-Mitterrand site.
Book a group room
It is possible to book a group room online on the Affluence application or the Affluence website.
Book - Research Library
(only for holders of a Research Pass).
