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.
You Are an Individual Donor
Giving to the Bibliothèque Nationale de France is easy. It starts at 10 euros and can be done with a credit card, cheque or transfer, and with installments. Have a question? Just get in touch!
You will benefit from an income tax deduction equivalent to 66% of your donation’s total amount, limited to 20% of your taxable income, reportable within 5 years (loi du 1er août 2013 relative au mécénat).
Therefore:
- A 20 € donation will cost 6,8 € after tax deduction
- A 50 € donation will cost 17 € after tax deduction
- A 100 € donation will cost 34€ after tax deduction
- A 200 € donation will cost 68 € after tax deduction
- A 500 € donation will cost 170 € after tax deduction
The BnF is not eligible to IFI donations (French real estate wealth tax)
The Breviary of Saint-Louis de Poissy (circa 1310-1315) @D.P. Carr/BnF
Your compensations
Some of our donors visit the Labrouste Room @F. Hall/BnF
All willing donors will be mentioned on the BnF website or will be able to nominate a loved one to be mentioned in their place.
Donors between 200 and 500 € will additionally receive a subscription to Chroniques, the BnF Magazine and will receive invitations to the BnF public openings. ,
Donors from 500 € and up , will additionally receive an invitation to a private visit of the Richelieu Library.
