The best bookshops Paris

Following the closure of its seven stores on and around Place Saint-Michel in 2021, the brand can now be found on Quai Saint-Michel in its last remaining outlet. Here, you'll find a second-hand book market, as well as an "Eco Lecture" section where even the worst books are sold at reduced prices. For more choice, head up the boulevard to find two other outlets on several floors.

The two giant wooden cubs keep the entrance door in the way of the English Guards. Inside this store, real estate of Ali Baba, a bookstore with books dedicated to both toddlers and pre-teens. Here you can find the most beautiful tales where you can discover the adventures of rabbits, pig, kitten and other elves. And for wise children, gadgets to take for less than € 1! This is the only address where parents always answer by "if you want".

For more than 20 years, this small, friendly neighbourhood bookshop, nestled in the heights of Montmartre, has been welcoming beautiful souls and offering beautiful literature. The favourites are put forward, as well as those of the regulars of the place. It is also difficult to resist the pleasant atmosphere that reigns in the evening, during meetings with authors. Generally speaking, one comes here to a place that is a little out of time, and that is good news. We highly recommend it.

Particular attention is paid to theater and poetry. But this general bookshop also offers books on all other themes. Don't hesitate to bring your children along. They're always welcome, and will be delighted to discover the many books aimed at them. And don't forget: on the website, you can see if the book you're looking for is available, and if so, you can order it in just a few clicks! Last but not least, the welcome is excellent.

A nice bookshop, that the Petit Futé team likes very much in the heart of the 20th arrondissement of the capital. The small entrance looks a bit like the one of an old cinema, and when you enter the place, what a nice shock: books everywhere, very long shelves, easy to access. The choice is very wide (literature, school, human sciences, comics...) and your most difficult research will not remain without answers. You have here a fast ordering service, and an offer of research assistance, very practical when you are a little lost.

Asian bookshop opened since 1970, You-Feng offers an eclectic selection  : political trials, academic works, martial arts, manga… a host of themes dealing with Japan. You Feng also publishes books on Asia.

The Palais de Tokyo Boutique and Bookshop is a must for art and culture lovers in Paris. Located on Avenue du Président Wilson in the 16th arrondissement, it offers a wide selection of art books, exhibition catalogs, specialized magazines and design objects. In addition to its bookshop, the Palais de Tokyo offers many other activities, such as exhibitions, performances, guided tours and workshops.

Le Vieux Campeur is the temple of the traveler. It's also, of course, a bookshop, a veritable institution offering a wide range of books on hiking, documentation to help plan your trip, and themed guidebooks: water, snow, earth, you name it. In the basement, you'll find maps and foreign guidebooks. On the first floor, green tourism with hikes, walks and adventure raids. Upstairs, climbing, caving, sailing and diving. Orders can be placed via the website.

One of the most beautiful Fnacs in Paris if not the most breathtaking! One remains in admiration in front of the place invested by the famous chain of cultural products which has established itself in a large Art Deco building whose curves and canopies in glass and wrought iron recall the most beautiful hours of architecture in the early 20th century. With its rotunda and dome, once used by department stores in the spirit of "Happiness of the ladies", here a 1912 vintage, Fnac des Ternes is a curiosity. Once the door is opened, the extraordinary emerges: shelves of books, DVDs, tickets, high-tech products and even high-end small electrical appliances... in a place where the eyes meet Belle Époque stained glass windows by Jacques Grüber... You should not hesitate to visit this Fnac, and especially to climb the floors to admire these architectural masterpieces in an exceptional state of conservation. We will flatter the time saving with all these products gathered in one place where we can come back to hesitate, especially for the beauty of the place. And of course, meet your favorite writers or artists for signing sessions organized throughout the year.

This charming bookstore that makes the corner should type in the eye. It's bright, it's good to take the time to stroll on its shelves and browse beautiful books. We love to stay there for special events: workshops for children or for the larger, dedicatory or meeting. The reception is very soft and quiet and you will be extremely well advised by the staff of the Terrace for any kind of reading.

The must-visit English bookstore of Paris delights all the english-speaking of the capital but not only! Many Parisians and tourists come to take coffee on the terrace of the bookstore, a few steps from Notre-Dame. In addition to an extremely rich anglophone back and a lovely café, the bookstore proposes each year a festival allowing you to meet anglophone authors as well as a hosting system: the tumbleweeding! The concept? For just a few hours of work at the bookstore, you will be accommodated upstairs!

Reading enthusiasts make no mistake: the Eyrolles bookshop is a captivating paradise! The Parisian store, spread over no less than 1,000 m², has more than 50,000 titles and 200,000 volumes, making it one of the largest independent bookstores in France. The shelves are classified in a precise manner to facilitate the orientation of the readers, among the major fields: literature, youth, pedagogy, computer science, photography, law, economics, architecture, creative leisure, nature and botany, fine arts, tourism, map library and many other literary delights. Books to discover also on the store's web platform.

Fnac is a national reference in the world of great cultural distribution. Founded in 1954 by Max Théret and André Essel, it has not always been the cultural temple we know today. Originally, the principle was simple: the creation of books for individuals so that they get discounts from the merchants listed. In order for all domains to be represented and the photo signs did not wish to participate in this list, Max Théret and André Essel create their own Photography company. It is important to note the enormous success of the latter and the large proportion of frameworks that contribute to it. The idea of giving a more cultural dimension at Fnac germe in their minds. The National Procurement Federation becomes the National Procurement Federation. The first store opens in the 60 s, Sevastopol boulevard in Paris. Culture then tends to become democratic and the products proposed are diversifying. The librairie was created in 1974. Now very complete, we find all the domains of publishing, from cooking manuals to tourist guides through literature, humanities, beautiful books, etc. It is therefore almost impossible not to find the book you are looking for. If this is the case, one of the booksellers will be happy to order it. As you will have understood, "Fnac: we can only join '!

L'Harmattan transports, according to its 3 addresses in the heart of the Latin Quarter, all the culture necessary to the blooming of each one. After extensive renovations, the premises are practical and easy to walk around. Note that Harmattan, which is also a publishing house, has adapted to the demands of its time by offering digital books marketed online. In addition to the international bookshop, located on rue des Écoles, l'Harmattan has two other sales outlets, just next door: one dedicated to humanities, the other to second-hand books.

Literary enthusiasts are often unaware of this, but the birth of this institution was the result of a literary journal founded in 1908. After more than a century of existence, Le Divan remains a reference in terms of seriousness and quality. The 430 m² space is composed as follows: literature on the right, humanities on the left and the meeting corner with the authors behind the lounge area. We appreciate being able to let ourselves be guided with confidence! The old mezzanines gave way some time ago to an airy and cosy space with club armchairs, sofas, carpets, table football - yes, yes - and bar with coffee machine. A very nice place!

It is undoubtedly the most famous bookshop for children. And for good reason, Chantelivre concentrates the cream of youth literature, from few months old kids to teenagers. The shelves have thousands of references, not to mention the CDs, DVDs and games. We go to Chantelivre for personalized advice for this particular attention paid to children and adults.

From catalogues to encyclopaedias and historical documents, nothing is missing at the Comet among the thousands of references listed. Amateurs, professionals or people wishing to make beautiful gifts can therefore meet here, sometimes also to attend one of the many events offered here, starting with meetings with excellent photographers. Finally, let's admit it, the advice is also of an excellent quality, the advice is not an empty word, and beautiful exhibitions are organized here every quarter.

We know Voyageurs du Monde for its trips off the beaten track or to dream places, as well as its agencies which alone give a taste for adventure. The address at 55, rue Sainte-Anne used to offer a small selection of books to help you prepare your trip. From now on, Voyageurs du Monde has opened its own bookshop at 48, dedicated to travel, just opposite the eponymous agency. The setting, chic, sober and warm, is worth a visit, with its central spiral staircase as an invitation to travel... On the shelves, literature to prepare your trip, to escape at leisure, to immerse yourself in other lands - it's magical, without a doubt. Travelogues, guidebooks, adventure stories, children's tales from all over the world, texts by the great explorers of yesteryear or contemporary, and even recipe books from the four corners of the globe, the choice is everywhere, the selection rigorous. Comic books are not forgotten, with the best authors of the genre exploring. The advice is present, with 4 passionate globe-trotters who will be happy to guide you in your reading. More than a simple bookshop, the Voyageurs du Monde store regularly organizes conferences and meetings with authors as well as exhibitions of travel photography. You can also find original moleskines to write down your memories. As for the little ones, they are not forgotten with a reading corner specially designed for them. On the website, there is advice for readers before going to the bookstore. What could be more practical, after having chosen your trip at the agency, than to cross the road to find all the possible literature on the destination in question, and novels to accompany your journey?

In the Beaugrenelle shopping center, the Fnac store offers its many customers all the usual products, from music to hi-fi, books and photography. But not only: the place also has a Fnac Kids, dedicated to children from 0 to 12 years old, but also a space dedicated to connected products, and other places of the store specifically turned around a precise brand

The Librairie de Paris is a symbolic landmark on the Place de Clichy. It's one of the capital's must-visit bookstores, with its red, black and white colors. You'll find thousands of references on two levels, and the children's section, one of the most well-thought-out bookshops in Paris, is well worth a visit. A vast choice of reading material, from travel stories to the humanities, poetry, philosophy and the latest bestsellers. Numerous partner bookshops in Paris, remote ordering and free collection. Well read, well seen!