Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève
Study room open until 10 p.m., but there's a line at the entrance, hard chairs, and the room is full from 5:30 p.m.
SpendingFree, no purchase
- Space cramped
Working here
Laptop
Tolerated
Free registration with ID, from age 18. Closed on Sundays. · checked 2 August 2026
Wifi
Decent
Uneven wifi: slow or 'horrible' at times, fine at others.
Outlets
Available
Noise
Busy at times
Studious and quiet, some chatter during the day; calmer in the evening.
Spending
Free, no purchase
Espresso at €0.80
Space
Cramped
Uncomfortable wooden chairs and narrow tables for a long session.
When to come
Mornings
Queue of up to an hour and ID required, even with a half-empty room.
Great for workDecent, with limitsWeak point
From our scouting of public reviews, to be confirmed on site.
Good to know
Stifling in summer without air conditioning, cold in winter.
Open until 10 p.m., handy for long revision days.
Full from 5:30 p.m. on weekdays and 1 p.m. in holidays; check ahead.
One one-hour break per day, plus 15-20 minute breaks as you like.
Staff and security described as cold, sometimes aggressive.
Worked here?
4 questions, 20 seconds, no account.
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