Tours of the library

The library regularly offers tours of its spaces, collections and services. These tours are free and open to all (students, disabled people, schoolchildren, social workers, professionals, etc.).

Group visits take place in the morning, and individual visits in the morning or afternoon, Monday to Friday (except Tuesdays).

Information and bookings:

There are several ways to contact us:

• fill in the tour request form 
• email us at: visites@bpi.fr
• phone +33 (0)1 44 78 13 83

Please note: due to the Bpi’s move, no visits will be scheduled before September 2025, but you can still contact us if you have a visit in mind!

Themed tours

Librarians can work with you to create a themed tour, enabling you to consult books, films, articles, records, electronic resources, etc. dealing with the topic in question. Depending on the type of audience, these visits can take the form of fun, participatory workshops.

Visits for people with disabilities and professionals working in adapted reading spaces and services

People with disabilities can call on librarians for an individual or group visit to find out about the premises. To make an appointment, call the Bpi during opening hours or contact the “Lecture et handicap” department by e-mail at lecture-handicap@bpi.fr.

The Bpi also offers guided tours for library professionals to discover its spaces, collections and services for people who have difficulty accessing reading material because of a disability, learning disability or illiteracy. To register for the next visit, please fill in the registration form.

Visits for professionals

The Bpi offers guided tours for library professionals to discover its collections and services, understand its organization and operation, and discuss professional practices. To register for the next professional tour, please fill in the registration form.