Visit of the Humanist library - The Bibliothèque Humaniste of Sélestat
Discover the treasures of the Renaissance in a museum in the heart of Alsace! The Humanist Library offers you a visit among unique medieval and printed manuscripts from the 16th and 17th centuries. In a building designed by the architect Rudy Ricciotti, your tour will be punctuated by modern and innovative devices at the service of books and art objects.
The interactive devices proposed throughout the visit allow everyone to enter the heart of the books and understand the richness of Rhenish humanism. Spend an unforgettable moment in this heritage facility ideally located at the crossroads of Alsace's tourist routes.
Opening hours
<p>May - September / December: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am - 12.30pm / 1.30pm - 6pm</p><p>24 and 31 December: closes at 4pm</p><p>February - April / October - November: Tuesday to Sunday, 1.30 pm - 5.30 pm</p><p>Last admission 30 min. before closing time.</p><p>Closed on Mondays and from 1 to 31 January, 1 May, 25 and 26 December.</p>Accessibility
- Physical disability
- Accepted animals
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The entire Humanist Library is accessible to people with reduced mobility. The site is equipped with a lift.
Access conditions
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<p>From the north: from Strasbourg, motorway A35 towards Colmar for 50 km. Exit n°16 Sélestat centre - ZI Nord</p><p>From the south: from Mulhouse, A35 motorway to Colmar, then RN 83 for 22 km. Exit n°18 - Sélestat Centre</p><p>From the west: from Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines by RN 59, 22 km</p><p>From the east: from Marckolsheim/le Rhin by D 424, 14 km</p><p>The Humanist Library is located in the centre of Sélestat, close to the St-Georges church.</p>
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There is a regular rail link to Sélestat (Strasbourg-Sélestat-Colmar-Mulhouse line). Sélestat station is served by the TGV Est, with one return trip per day. From the station, it is a 10-minute walk to the city centre to reach the museum.