BnF

About BnF

The Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF) is France’s national library, collecting, preserving, and making accessible the nation’s documentary heritage. It operates across multiple sites in Paris, including François-Mitterrand, Richelieu, Arsenal, and Opéra, and offers public access on-site and at a distance through its online resources. The institution manages a wide range of collections—from manuscripts and archives to digital data and cultural materials—while promoting research and educational programs. It also hosts cultural programming and online portals such as Gallica to enable broad access to digitized resources and datasets.