The best bookshops Gironde

Between rue Sainte-Catherine and Place Camille Jullian, you'll find Krazy Kat, a rock'n'roll café-library. On two floors, comics are the order of the day: the store boasts no fewer than 15,000 references, and the staff are unbeatable! In addition to the great comic-book classics, purists can find graphic novels, rare items and attend signing sessions. At lunchtime, the store welcomes those who want to bubble up and nibble! Salads, quiches and pizzas can be enjoyed on the tables and benches of the Franquin bar.

Located in the very heart of the city of Eysines, this charming independent bookstore participates fully in the life of the town. Mélanie, a bookseller with a passion for her job, organizes a lot of activities for young and old alike (literary meetings, workshops for adults and children, themed readings...) and is always there to advise you on your book purchases according to your research and your literary tastes. By subscribing to the newsletter, you will receive directly all the news of the bookshop, think about it!

France's first independent bookshop is from Bordeaux! Founded in 1886, it's no longer a household name, recognizable by its beautiful blue storefronts. Over an area of 2,500 m², you'll find almost 180,000 references in all fields. Since 2016, the venue has expanded with the creation of Station Ausone, a new 300-seat space at 8 rue de la Vieille Tour, which hosts conferences, exhibitions, book signings and concerts. Nearly 350 events are organized every year and broadcast live on the website.

This independent bookstore-gallery has been the pride of Bordeaux's underground culture since 2002. Located in the Old Bordeaux, La Mauvaise Réputation specializes in contemporary art, philosophy and graphic design. The bookstore offers literary genres that are not well represented among its colleagues. On the gallery side, the exhibitions follow one another and are carefully chosen. The artists put forward are funny, avant-garde or protesting and are part of this offbeat spirit which makes the Mauvaise Réputation a really unique place!

Looking for second-hand books? Head for La Bouquinerie Plus! The franchise is also present in Mérignac, Pessac, Soulac-sur-Mer and Vendays-Montalivet. Everywhere, they offer a buying, selling and exchange service. In Bordeaux, you'll find shelves devoted to novels (large format and paperback), comics and science fiction, as well as CDs and DVDs. Don't want your books any more? La Bouquinerie Plus buys them back or exchanges them for the books it owns. A great way to sort out your library!

The Cultura store in Mérignac, France, offers a wide selection of literature, music albums, DVDs, high-tech equipment, video games and everything you need to try your hand at fine art. Cultura also offers you the chance to experience culture live. Take part in show-cases inside the store and discover local artists, or learn how to create mosaics, decorative objects, jewelry... Young and old alike can take part in these creative workshops: see the program on their website. Come and get a taste of culture, guided by a friendly team who will advise you with a smile.

The cultural space of the Leclerc supermarket in Saint-Médard-en-Jalles is a place entirely dedicated to culture! The team offers a wide range of cultural products and thousands of references, whether in literature, music, cinema or video games. The Leclerc centre also hosts meetings with artists, writers and illustrators, conferences, concerts and numerous exhibitions. A high-tech section completes this rather exhaustive offer of cultural products. In-store collection within 48 hours.

In addition to offering many new books at reduced prices, the Quai des Livres also offers quality advice on a wide selection of literary genres. Here, in the absence of new books, the curious can find some rare editions or go and have a look at the posters and postcards. At the same time, the bookshop has added an art gallery (photos and paintings) and presents an exhibition every month. For those who would like to exhibit their works, information is available from the booksellers or by e-mail.

Bradley's Bookshop is the ideal place for food lovers and literature enthusiasts... but in the original version, please! This English bookshop has been an institution in Bordeaux since its foundation in 1983. Since Bradley's Bookshop moved to rue de la Merci, a tea room corner has been added among the books. Take a seat in the store and soak up British culture in this lovely , cozy space. Comfortable sofas and wooden tables are arranged to welcome the curious and the regulars.

This 55 m² bookstore dedicated to the family, invested by two passionate booksellers, opened its doors in early 2020! In this bright and warm place, you will find a nice selection of children's books, from infancy to adolescence, as well as several practical life departments (personal development, parenting, cooking, leisure...), and you can count on the enlightened advice of the professionals. Every month, animations are organized: meetings with authors and illustrators, dedications, readings, creative workshops for the family...

The Luluberlue bookstore, created at the end of the 1960s, is a local institution. Already, the beautiful window makes us look at it and once the door is open, we discover 100 m² dedicated to literature, beautiful books and magazines. But the strength of Luluberlue is its anchorage in local life. Delphine, Eric and Sylvie maintain a close relationship with the actors of the book industry in the region: publishing houses, authors or photographers from the Médoc and more globally from the Gironde. Other strong points: meetings with authors, writing workshops, readings..

A bookshop entirely dedicated to well-being with many books on reflexology, sophrology, meditation, non-violent communication, but also eco-housing, eco-construction... In short, everything you need to know to live healthier! Don't hesitate to ask for advice, we will answer you with pleasure. You will also find many products such as essential oils, diffusers, jewels, candles, organic products, herbal teas, Tibetan bowls and statues... The paradise of well-being is here.

Stéphanie Gauthard chose the village of Montesquieu to set up her independent bookstore. Literature is a passion that she intends to share, and the Jardin des Mots is the beginning of a successful professional reconversion. French and translated literature, human sciences, practical life, historical novels, comic books... The youngest have not been forgotten: in this 50 m² bookshop, they have a dedicated space. The opening of the Jardin des Mots is a blessing for the inhabitants, who can now satisfy their reading desires.

The main shopping street in Bordeaux, rue Sainte-Catherine is home to the FNAC. CDs, DVDs, new technologies and books! You'll find all the latest literary releases, personal development books, travel guides, not to mention a nice selection of comics and graphic novels. On the ground floor, take advantage of a complete stationery section to prepare for the new school year! At FNAC, you can also find a wide range of digital equipment and appliances, as well as a ticket office for your show tickets.

Since 1983, Bouquinerie Plus has been flooding the Bordeaux region with books, much to our delight. The franchise, which specializes in second-hand books, can be found in Bordeaux, Pessac and Soulac-sur-Mer, with a wide selection of novels, comics, mangas, fine books, as well as CDs and DVDs. Regular arrivals mean that anyone can drop off their books for sale or exchange, and give them a second life. Ideal for renewing your library. The store also offers an online sales service.

An independent bookstore has been missing in Mérignac for a long time... It is on the Charles de Gaulle square that we now find it, with this generalist bookstore opened in early 2021. Beautifully named Le Pavé dans la Marge, this store focuses on literature and offers a selection of magazines, comics, novels and children's books, as well as stationery. In a few months, the bookstore has become an essential place in the neighborhood, thanks to the enlightened advice and the great kindness of the booksellers.