The best libraries to work and study in Paris

The 10 libraries in Paris best set up for a laptop or a day of studying, led by Bibliothèque Jeunesse Diderot, Bibliothèque universitaire Paris Nanterre and Bibliotheque de l'Ecole Militaire.

Ranked by work score: Wi‑Fi, power, seating, hours, what reviews say about laptops and noise, and who recommends working there. One branch per chain.

Stunning aerial view of classic Parisian architecture surrounded by greenery during summer.

Bibliothèque Jeunesse Diderot
Library, Avenue Daumesnil
Work score 100, Wi-Fi, Outlets
Hours, amenities and photos for Bibliothèque Jeunesse Diderot
Bibliothèque universitaire Paris Nanterre
Library, Allée de l'Université
Work score 100, Wi-Fi
Hours, amenities and photos for Bibliothèque universitaire Paris Nanterre
Bibliotheque de l'Ecole Militaire
Library, Pl. Joffre
Work score 100, Outlets
Hours, amenities and photos for Bibliotheque de l'Ecole Militaire
Library Assia Djebar
Library, Rue Reynaldo Hahn
Work score 100, Wi-Fi
Hours, amenities and photos for Library Assia Djebar
Bibliothèque Marguerite Audoux
Library, Rue Portefoin
Work score 100, Wi-Fi, Outlets
Hours, amenities and photos for Bibliothèque Marguerite Audoux
Bibliothèque des Arts Décoratifs
Library, Rue de Rivoli
Work score 100, Outlets
Hours, amenities and photos for Bibliothèque des Arts Décoratifs
Bibliotheque d'Economie Gestion Urbanisme
Library, Rte de Choisy
Work score 100, Wi-Fi
Hours, amenities and photos for Bibliotheque d'Economie Gestion Urbanisme
Bibliothèque Russe Tourguenev
Library, Rue de Valence
Work score 100, Wi-Fi
Hours, amenities and photos for Bibliothèque Russe Tourguenev
Bibliothèque Mazarine
Library, Place de l'Institut
Work score 100, Wi-Fi
Hours, amenities and photos for Bibliothèque Mazarine
Library Charlotte Delbo
Library, Passage des Petits-Pères
Work score 100, Wi-Fi, Outlets
Hours, amenities and photos for Library Charlotte Delbo