Bibliothèque nationale de France
Also known as BnF, Bibliotheque nationale de France, National library of France, National Library of France, BNF
national library of France in Paris
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The Bibliothèque nationale de France is France's national library, located in Paris, and serves as the country's primary institution for preserving and providing access to French cultural and intellectual heritage. It holds millions of books, manuscripts, maps, and other materials that document French history and culture, making it an essential resource for researchers, scholars, and the public.
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Wikidata facts
- Official name
- Biblioteca Nacional de França
- Employees
- 2239
- Official website
- www.bnf.fr/en
- Image
- Bibliothèque Mitterrand Mai 2022.jpg
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- Commons category
- Bibliothèque nationale de France
- Commons Institution page
- Bibliothèque nationale de France
- short name
- BNF
- inception
- 1537-00-00
- IPv4 routing prefix
- 194.199.10.0/24
- collection or exhibition size
- 40428000
- budget
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The Bibliothèque nationale de France ( French: [biblijɔtɛk nɑsjɔnal də fʁɑ̃s]; BnF) is the national library of France, located in Paris on two main sites, Richelieu and François-Mitterrand. It is the national repository of all that is published in France. Some of its extensive collections, including books and manuscripts but also precious objects and artworks, are on display at the BnF Museum (formerly known as the Cabinet des Médailles) on the Richelieu site.
The National Library of France is a public establishment under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture. Its mission is to constitute collections, especially the copies of works published in France that must, by law, be deposited there, conserve them, and make them available to the public. It produces a reference catalogue, cooperates with other national and international establishments, as well as participates in research programs.