GLU Library

The Library of Grande Loge Universelle

Our Heritage

A heritage jewel

A true heritage jewel, the library of Grande Loge Universelle is a unique documentation center. Housed in the chapel's former choir, it underwent a complete renovation in 2025.

It now unfolds in a warm and contemporary setting of light woodwork, designed to improve reader comfort while preserving the soul of the place.

Rich with more than 25 000 consultable books, la bibliothèque offre un fonds documentaire d'exception consacré à la franc-maçonnerie et à ses multiples champs.

Library of the Universal Grand Lodge

The documentary fields

Spiritualities

Sacred texts and spiritual traditions

Esotericism

Alchemy, Kabbalah, Tarot

Philosophy

History of ideas and thought

History of rites

Evolution and practice of rites

Biographies

Famous Masonic figures

Periodicals

Journals from the 18th century to the present day

Opening Hours

The library is open during the following hours:

Monday 11h00–12h30 / 14h00–18h00
Tuesday to Thursday 11h00–12h30 / 14h00–19h00
Friday 11h00–12h30 / 14h00–18h00

Closed on weekends

Public & Access

The library is open to Sisters and Brothers of all obediences. Également accessible aux chercheurs sur présentation d'une prior request.

Capacity limited to 12 seats to guarantee optimal consultation conditions.

No drinks or food are allowed in the library.

Books

Our collections

On-site consultation only

Current editions

Popular editions; critical editions; editions for the youth.

Thematic editions

Ancient sacred texts (Old and New Testament, Quran, Zohar, Bhagavad Gita), spiritualities, geometry, architecture, alchemy, Kabbalah, Tarot, companionship...

Periodicals

Historical newspapers and journals specialized in Freemasonry from the 18th century to the present day.

Documentary files

Bibliography of famous Freemasons; iconographic documentation (posters, photographs)...

Access & Missions

Address

Grande Loge Universelle
8 rue Louis Puteaux, 75017 Paris

Phone

+39 350 181 1257

Missions

Placed under the responsibility of the librarian of the MAB (Museum Archives Library), the library ensures missions of conservation, enrichment of collections and documentary research. It fully embodies the third Masonic pillar: wisdom.

Would you like to consult the library?

Contact us for any information request or to organize your visit.

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