The best bookshops Loire-Atlantique

Since 1919, this beautiful bookshop with its dark wooden front has been a must for all readers in Nantes. With its wooden bookcases, decorated with ladders, Coiffard has retained its authenticity and its elegant cachet. Whether you are a lover of adult or children's literature, an art or humanities enthusiast, a specialist in architecture, graphics or design, or a comic book collector, you will find what you are looking for here. With 86,985 references in stock, expert reading advice, meetings with authors, book signings and the Coiffard novel prize, which is voted for in May-June, this is the place to be for book lovers.

At least 120,000 references adorn the walls and shelves of the two levels of this bookstore, where you can find all the latest releases and the unobtainable. In addition to comics, classics or mangas, you can find here superb posters. Story BD also offers a whole range of derivative products, from pillows to statuettes. Notice to the fans: Story BD is THE official Tintin store in Nantes. Signings and meetings with authors are regularly organized. Friendly: the team is adorable and will know how to advise you the best. An online store allows you to order from your armchair a selection of titles and objects selected by the teams.

For over forty years, this bookshop has offered a wide selection of books in the fields of medicine and science, information technology and scientific culture. Numerous medical and paramedical references await you. The shelves are organized by profession (nurses, care assistants, physiotherapists, etc.) and by specialty. In other sections, you'll find titles devoted to science, electronics, mathematics, physics, astronomy, eco-construction, building and civil engineering... In search of the indispensable and the unobtainable, we're sure that the discerning visitor will be pleasantly surprised by what can be found here. Failing that, ordering is no problem at all.

A few steps from the Place du Bouffay, along the streetcar line, is this very good bookstore. Very well organized, La Bouquinerie Nantaise offers on its various shelves, books of various genres. It is difficult to leave here empty-handed. You will certainly find what you are looking for among the large choice of Folios, essays, thrillers, SF books, children's literature, mangas, comics or more practical books to cook, travel, have fun... There is something for all tastes and all ages! Audrey and Aya, the booksellers, are very good at advising you and are available to help you search if you are not sure to find the rare pearl! It's the opportunity to make a good deal while fighting against waste! And to sell your books, make an appointment or send a photo of the pile of books with the edges readable. A great address!

In the Rue des Hauts-Pavés, just a few metres from Viarme square, you can find the White nights bookstore. A beautiful area of a small hundred square meters, very clear, very welcoming. You will first pass through the travel guides and a sharp selection of postcards or bookmarks. Let us move a little and a nice shelving of lyrics proposes a large (international) selection of authors and titles; go through the beautiful books to the child space, then on the right side, French or foreign literature, essays and philosophy. The library looks forward to seeing the new or coups of booksellers, distributed on the tables. Readings and meetings with the authors are regularly organized. For children, don't miss the "halloween fairy tales on Wednesdays".

Since 1978, Aladin is one of the reference bookstores in Nantes. Specialized in comic books, comics and other mangas, the bookstore attracts all fans of the genre. It also offers books for young people. During the year, it exhibits authors and organizes dedications. You will find the latest novelties, but also a large collection of must-have albums, as well as a second-hand book section. A useful address to lighten your shelves and refill them immediately! The bookstore was bought in 2017, and despite some small changes, the essential is preserved: the love of comics is still great! We always go back with pleasure.

After having run a bookshop for 20 years in Colmar, it is now rue de l'Hôtel-de-Ville in Nantes that Christian and Irène welcome us. The Librairie Ancienne Richard has settled in the heart of Nantes in this charming setting where professionalism goes hand in hand with listening. Here you will find old and modern books, books from collections, erudition, curiosities, classics. This space is rare in Nantes! It is the place dedicated to antique books, second-hand books, engravings, lithographs, ancient maps.... Among the nuggets, we find works from the end of the 16th century, beautiful old bindings, books of gastronomy, beautiful books for children... After expertise, the Librairie Ancienne Richard also buys your books by the unit or entire libraries. The bookseller travels to his home (free estimate).

Rue Lamoricière, Nantes, June 18, 2021. A young passionate bookseller, Pauline, opens her children's bookshop Les Jolies Pages. In this pleasant and cosy space, discover a beautiful selection of children's books, novels for children and teenagers, comics, mangas, or even documentaries, all chosen with care. She also knows how to advise you with attention, for you or for your close relations. The bookshop is a place for reading but also for meetings, and that's why she organizes many creative workshops (drawing, embroidery, cutting, reading) and dedications. For more information, check out her social networks. A place where it is good to stroll, and crack!

Lise & Moi is the story of two booksellers by training and profession - Anne-Lise and Marion - who joined forces to open their own bookshop in mid-2014. Located in the town of Vertou, it is the only independent bookstore belonging to the ALIP network (Association des Librairies Indépendantes de Pays de la Loire) in the area. So, it has quickly found its readers, especially since the young women have only one idea in mind: to democratize books: "We would like it to be as easy to buy a book as a loaf of bread. We are accessible to everyone. In their shelves, more than 11,000 references: novels, thrillers, essays, comics... but also a large choice of books for children. There is also a stationery corner with pretty notebooks and pencils and a range of educational and family games (puzzles, board games, etc.). Anne-Lise and Marion organize many activities to encourage people to come and visit: philosophy and sophistry conferences, book club, meetings with authors, story time, plastic arts, musical awakening... The animations take place in the pleasant basement, arranged as a lounge. Don't hesitate, they are free.

Discover a bar-library where you can quench your thirst and find independently published comics and children's books with La Flibuste! Previously known as Les Boucaniers, Maël Nonet, founder of Rouquemoute editions, took over the project, alone at the helm. This place has its own identity and proudly conveys its values. In particular that of putting forward an independent production from Nantes. It is also developing into a neighborhood bookstore and offers an order service, all kinds of books! The bar atmosphere contributes to make this place even more pleasant and friendly. They mainly buy from local merchants and favor local products, short circuits, organic or high environmental value. Regularly, events come to animate this space. Whether it is book signings, readings-concerts, tarot evenings or even drawing aperitifs.

At the cultural space Leclerc of Orvault, northwest of Nantes, you can find everything! On the literature side, classic works, contemporary literature, comics, beautiful books, cookbooks, youth books or extracurricular books... You can enjoy reading with a great writer! And of course, if you are planning to travel, there are guides to discover cities or countries. If you look carefully, you will be able to get the latest Petit Futé to prepare your stay. A large choice that will satisfy everyone! With also DVDs and computer material.

This is the^first multimedia cultural hypermarket in the region. On two levels, it offers a wide selection of books (more than 90,000 references), DVDs, CDs and video games as well as TVs, hi-fi systems and video, micro-computer and telephone equipment, all in an airy, modern space near the multi-storey parking lot. You will be able to quench your thirst for culture, but also book your tickets for one of the 4,000 concerts and shows listed every day in France and Europe, have your photos developed and follow the cultural news with the magazine offered. Practical!

Librairie Ludique PORTAILS is a must for book and game lovers in Nantes. Located in the Chantenay district, this bookshop offers a wide selection of novels, comics, manga and children's books. But that's not all: you'll also find board games, with a dedicated area for learning and playing. The Librairie Ludique PORTAILS is a friendly place where the imagination has pride of place.