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Bibliothèque Oscar Niemeyer

Le Havre, France

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST LIBRARIES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 55 2026
Bibliothèque Oscar Niemeyer

The multimedia library of Le Havre occupies a building by Oscar Niemeyer, set in the city's post-war reconstruction. Inside, there is a round reading room, a large glass skylight, armchairs, enclosed study rooms and a cinema area.

Highlights

  • Round reading room with newspapers
  • Glass skylight reading area
  • Enclosed study rooms

Good to know

  • Free to visit
  • Closed Mondays and limited access 10 to 11 a.m
  • Often closed for exhibitions and events

Also in France

  1. Bibliothèque nationale de France, Richelieu N° 11 Bibliothèque nationale de France, Richelieu Paris National library
  2. Bibliothèque francophone multimédia N° 64 Bibliothèque francophone multimédia Limoges Public library