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Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Episode 461
Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Episode 461
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Length:
64 minutes
Released:
Oct 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this episode, Annie Sargent and Elyse Rivin explore the history and sites of the Bibliothèque Nationale de France in Paris. They discuss its various locations, historical significance, and treasures, from ancient manuscripts to modern collections. Book worms will love to visit these beautiful repositories of learning and French culture in the heart of Paris! Table of Contents for this Episode Today on the podcast Podcast supporters The magazine part of the podcast Annie and Elyse La Bibliothèque et la librairie – faux amis French National Francois Mitterrand Bibliotheque The Mazarine Library BNF Richelieu La Salle de Manuscript The Cabinet des Médailles Public Libraries in Paris The history of the libraries You can see Illumnations from the Mont Saint Michel in Avranches Clovis created the first French Library The Sorbonne Library Charles V François I and Dépôt Légal Louis XIV brings the royal library to Paris Library Richelieu Abbott Bignon: The first great French librarian The French Revolution Napoleonic Era 19th Century: The need to change and expand the buildings under Napoleon III What authors, books, libraries and librarians do for us Thank you Patrons Thinking of traveling to France? The Opening Ceremony for the Paris Olympics The Bouquinistes Controversy No hijab rule in France Next week on the podcast Copyright
Released:
Oct 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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