The Bibliothèque Fesch is the municipal library of Ajaccio, in Corsica.

Bibliothèque Fesch
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41°55′20″N 8°44′19″E / 41.92215°N 8.73870°E / 41.92215; 8.73870
Location50 Rue Cardinal Fesch, 20000 Ajaccio, Corsica
TypePublic library
ScopeBibliothèque Municipale Classée
Established14 May 1850
Reference to legal mandateCode général des collectivités territoriales, art. L 1422-2 & R 1422-2; Code du patrimoine, art. L 310-2
Collection
Sizeabout 40000 works (including 220 medieval manuscripts and 25 incunables)
Other information
Websitehttp://www.bibliotheque.ajaccio.fr/

It is named after the Musée Fesch (Fesch Palace), of which it occupies the north wing.

Inaugurated on May 14, 1850, it was founded by Lucien Bonaparte in 1801 with an endowment of 12,310 books.[1] With rare or even unique works, it has been listed as a Historic Monument since 13 September 13, 2011.

The library consists of three rooms, one of which is accessible to the public. The woodwork, shelving and reading tables are in walnut.

In 2019, the site was selected for the second edition of the heritage lottery.[2]

Bibliothèque Fesch.

References

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  1. ^ Base Mérimée: Palais Fesch, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
  2. ^ "La bibliothèque Fesch d'Ajaccio sélectionnée pour la deuxième édition du loto du patrimoine". France 3 Corse ViaStella. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
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