The Library of Grande Loge Universelle
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.
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:
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.
Information request: info@grande-loge-universelle.com
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.