Bibliothèque Fesch

Municipal library in Ajaccio, Corsica

41°55′20″N 8°44′19″E / 41.92215°N 8.73870°E / 41.92215; 8.73870Location50 Rue Cardinal Fesch, 20000 Ajaccio, CorsicaTypePublic libraryScopeBibliothèque Municipale ClasséeEstablished14 May 1850Reference to legal mandateCode général des collectivités territoriales, art. L 1422-2 & R 1422-2; Code du patrimoine, art. L 310-2CollectionSizeabout 40000 works (including 220 medieval manuscripts and 25 incunables)Other informationWebsitehttp://www.bibliotheque.ajaccio.fr/

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

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]

References

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