In today’s New York Times there is an interesting and different travel article about the great libraries of Paris. As a way to escape the tourists, you can visit one of these temples of French braininess. Many of Paris’s libraries are well known for their centuries old or modern and unique architecture, and that alone may bring you in. So if your curiousity is piqued go ahead and take a look, just leave your cameras and drinks in your bag! Talk about “off the beaten path”!