Bibliothèque Humaniste

Sélestat
France
Bibliothèque Humaniste
Bibliothèque Humaniste
Bibliothèque Humaniste
History and tradition
Treasure of the Renaissance
Discover a host of Renaissance treasures in a museum in the heart of Alsace!

Explore the secrets of some truly exceptional books... The Bibliothèque Humaniste takes visitors on a fascinating journey, from medieval manuscripts to rare printed works 15th and 16th century, in a magnificent architectural setting created by Rudy Ricciotti.

Follow in the footsteps of illustrious humanist Beatus Rhenanus and marvel at his personal library, a treasure which features on the UNESCO Memory of the World register.

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Address

Bibliothèque Humaniste

1 place Dr Maurice Kubler
67600
Sélestat
France
Opening hours
Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00-12:30, 13:30-18:00 ,
Tuesday - Sunday: 13:30-17:30
Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00-12:30, 13:30-18:00 ,
Tuesday - Sunday: 13:30-17:30

Closed on
Contact and additional information
+33 3 88 58 07 20

Currently and upcoming

Visuel de l'exposition "Une bibliothèque dans la tourmente"
Exhibition
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As was the case for Alsatian society as a whole, the period 1939 to 1945 was a dark time for the Humanist Library, marked by threats to Selestad's written heritage. This heritage institution had to ...