BIBLIOTHÈQUE PATAY
Located on the Left Bank, opposite Bercy, the Bibliothèque Patay district, adorned with modern buildings and large avenues, is booming.
Here, the urban landscape is punctuated by architectural masterpieces, such as the Cité du Refuge, an achievement by Le Corbusier listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The T8 building called “The Nest” by Rudy Ricciotti also brings astonishment with its double staging; covered with organic wood branches on the street side, while the interior garden reveals an exotic atmosphere.
The nerve center of the district, the Bibliothèque Nationale de France was rehabilitated at the end of the 90s, setting the tone for the district. Project of the architect Dominique Perraut, the building is part of a minimalist trend of gigantic proportions with within it a garden populated by pines and cherry trees. As you walk along the rue des Frigos, you will come across the old cold stores, now used as creative workshops by artists and craftsmen.
Since 2017, the district has been home to the Station F incubator, the largest startup campus in the world, making the district a major player in innovation. Its presence reinforces the economic attractiveness and gives its surroundings the air of a creative and attractive business district.
