Bibliothèque Inguimbertine
The Bibliothèque Inguimbertine is a scholarly library located in Carpentras. It was established by Joseph-Dominique d'Inguimbert, the Bishop of Carpentras from 1735 to 1754. It has been called "the oldest of our municipal libraries" by current chief librarian Jean-François Delmas. It currently contains about 220,000 books.
| Inguimbertine Library | |
|---|---|
| Bibliothèque Inguimbertine | |
| 44°3′21″N 5°2′56″E | |
| Location | Carpentras, France |
| Type | Library |
| Established | 1735 |
| Collection | |
| Size | 220,000 books |
The library is known to bibliophiles all over France and is scheduled to move into roomier quarters in the former Hôtel-Dieu in 2013. Which has been done.
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