Why Paris Centre did not erase the first four arrondissements
The administrative grouping changed local government, not the identity of every address inside it.
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How the Paris library network works beyond your nearest branch
A shared registration opens a network, but borrowing and specialist research remain different services.
Explainer · September 6, 2026