An initiative of the Cultural Services of the French Embassy, Albertine is devoted to works—both in its original version and in translation—and offers the largest selection of French literature in the United States, with more than 14,000 titles from 30 French-speaking countries. The two-floor space is truly an escapist's dream, with a designated reading room with lush sofas and armchairs, all housed in the French embassy.

Albertine
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Details
- Address
- 972 Fifth Ave
- NY
- 10075
- Cross street:
- between 78th and 79th Sts
- Transport:
- Subway: 6 to 77th St
- Opening hours:
- Mon–Thu, Sat 11am–7pm; Fri 11am–10pm; Sun 11am–6pm
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