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The Genealogical Library [Bibliothèque généalogique] in Paris has a name index, genealogical books, and genealogical periodicals from all parts of France. There is a correspondence service that has a limit of three requests per letter (20 francs per request) plus costs for photocopies and postage. Instructional classes for the beginner are also offered. The first visit at this library is free; thereafter a yearly membership fee of 220 French francs is required.
The Genealogical Library [Bibliothèque généalogique] in Paris has a name index, genealogical books, and genealogical periodicals from all parts of France. There is a correspondence service that has a limit of three requests per letter (20 francs per request) plus costs for photocopies and postage. Instructional classes for the beginner are also offered. The first visit at this library is free; thereafter a yearly membership fee of 220 French francs is required.


Bibliothèque généalogique<br />3 rue de Turbigo<br />75001 Paris<br />FRANCE
Bibliothèque généalogique<br>3 rue de Turbigo<br>75001 Paris<br>FRANCE


http://www.bibgen.org/
http://www.bibgen.org/
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The Minitel address in the United States is:
The Minitel address in the United States is:


Minitel Services Company<br />888 7th Avenue, 28th Floor<br />New York, NY 10106-1301<br />USA<br />Telephone 212-399-0080<br />Fax 212-399-0129
Minitel Services Company<br>888 7th Avenue, 28th Floor<br>New York, NY 10106-1301<br>USA<br>Telephone 212-399-0080<br>Fax 212-399-0129


http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/roots-l/genealog/genealog.minitel
http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/roots-l/genealog/genealog.minitel
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In Paris, the Public Library of Information [Bibliothèque publique d'information] has a collection of 300,000 volumes and 2,400 periodicals. Genealogy is well represented. This is a self-service library, and there is no entry fee. The library is closed on Tuesdays.
In Paris, the Public Library of Information [Bibliothèque publique d'information] has a collection of 300,000 volumes and 2,400 periodicals. Genealogy is well represented. This is a self-service library, and there is no entry fee. The library is closed on Tuesdays.


''Géopatronyme ''is a computerized surname file available in the Public Library of Information. It maps the departments of France where a particular surname is found and the frequency of that surname. The search is free. Following a search on Géopatronyme, you can make a Minitel search in the telephone directories to obtain specific names and addresses in a given department. The Public Library of Information will not answer research requests by mail. The address for visitors is:
''Géopatronyme''is a computerized surname file available in the Public Library of Information. It maps the departments of France where a particular surname is found and the frequency of that surname. The search is free. Following a search on Géopatronyme, you can make a Minitel search in the telephone directories to obtain specific names and addresses in a given department. The Public Library of Information will not answer research requests by mail. The address for visitors is:


'''Bibliothèque publique d'information'''<br />Centre Georges Pompidou<br />rue Saint-Martin<br />Paris, France
'''Bibliothèque publique d'information'''<br>Centre Georges Pompidou<br>rue Saint-Martin<br>Paris, France


=== Miscellaneous Archives and Libraries ===
=== Miscellaneous Archives and Libraries ===
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The following archives and libraries have collections or services that are helpful to genealogical researchers. They do not have the staff to answer research requests by mail, only questions about hours and services.
The following archives and libraries have collections or services that are helpful to genealogical researchers. They do not have the staff to answer research requests by mail, only questions about hours and services.


[http://www.archivesnationales.culture.gouv.fr/caom/fr/ Les Archives d'Outre-Mer] (Overseas Archives)<br />29 Chemin du Moulin de Testas<br />13090 Aix en Provence<br />FRANCE
[http://www.archivesnationales.culture.gouv.fr/caom/fr/ Les Archives d'Outre-Mer] (Overseas Archives)<br>29 Chemin du Moulin de Testas<br>13090 Aix en Provence<br>FRANCE


[http://www.bnf.fr/ Bibliothèque Nationale] (National Library)<br />58 rue de Richelieu<br />75084 Paris Cedex 02<br />FRANCE
[http://www.bnf.fr/ Bibliothèque Nationale] (National Library)<br>58 rue de Richelieu<br>75084 Paris Cedex 02<br>FRANCE


[http://www.guide-genealogie.com/guide/archives_militaires.html Archives Militaires ](Military Archives)<br />Château de Vincennes<br />94304 Vincennes Cedex<br />FRANCE
[http://www.guide-genealogie.com/guide/archives_militaires.html Archives Militaires](Military Archives)<br>Château de Vincennes<br>94304 Vincennes Cedex<br>FRANCE


[http://www.archivesnationales.culture.gouv.fr/ Archives Nationales] (National Archives)<br />11, rue des Quatre-Fils<br />75141 Paris 3e<br />FRANCE
[http://www.archivesnationales.culture.gouv.fr/ Archives Nationales] (National Archives)<br>11, rue des Quatre-Fils<br>75141 Paris 3e<br>FRANCE


[http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/ministere_817/archives-patrimoine_3512/index.html Archives des Affaires étrangères ](Foreign Affairs Archives)<br />5 et 6 boulevard Louis-Barthou<br />B.P. 1056<br />44035 Nantes Cedex<br />FRANCE
[http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/ministere_817/archives-patrimoine_3512/index.html Archives des Affaires étrangères](Foreign Affairs Archives)<br>5 et 6 boulevard Louis-Barthou<br>B.P. 1056<br>44035 Nantes Cedex<br>FRANCE


'''Municipal Libraries'''. There are 163 towns with municipal libraries listed on pages 160-70 of the International Directory of Archives (listed next).
'''Municipal Libraries'''. There are 163 towns with municipal libraries listed on pages 160-70 of the International Directory of Archives (listed next).
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International Council on Archives. ''International Directory of Archives = Annuaire international des archives''. München, Germany; London, England; New York, NY, USA; Paris, France: Saur, 1992. Archivum; Volume 38. (FHL book 020.5 Ar25 v. 38; not on microfilm.) Text in French.
International Council on Archives. ''International Directory of Archives = Annuaire international des archives''. München, Germany; London, England; New York, NY, USA; Paris, France: Saur, 1992. Archivum; Volume 38. (FHL book 020.5 Ar25 v. 38; not on microfilm.) Text in French.
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