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The Self-Study Area Level 2 the Self-Study Area Come… Coming to the Bpi > Learn, Review, Teach Yourself Bpi Information The Self-study area level 2 The Self-study area Come… Coming to the Bpi > learn, review, teach yourself > add to your knowledge in many fields Pompidou Centre (entrance rue Beaubourg - 75004 Paris) > work according to your own rhythm and independently: French, foreign languages, computer science, traffic regulations, science, culture and Opening hours : 12:00 – 10:00 pm weekdays, general knowledge... 11:00 – 10:00 pm weekends and public holidays. Closed on Tuesday and 1st of May. To avoid the queue Favour evenings and Friday afternooons. 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