Specialized bookstores Loire-Atlantique

In no less than 160 m², Benoît Albert and his team offer a wide range of cartography, guidebooks and, of course, travel literature. This Mecca of "elsewhere" also features photo exhibitions, paintings and meetings with authors/travellers, as well as unusual objects. A good place to visit before setting off on a journey, whether in France or further afield... And of course, the Petit Futé guide collection is well represented. The team's "coups de coeur" are great pointers to follow.

A bookstore specializing in books of psychology, spirituality, natural health, this place leaves a great place for products that enable wellness: Beautiful choice of gems (lithotherapy), a wide variety of plant candles, natural incense (sauges, various resins, sticks…) and their accessories. There are also Tibetan bowls, zomes, statues that will energize your environment.

Specialized in spirituality (all beliefs and religions combined) from the East and the West, this bookstore offers books in line with its motto "Better knowledge for better understanding - Better understanding for better love" on the themes of personal development, health, divinatory arts, parallel sciences and ecology. In all, there are about 6,000 references available. There is also a space with a choice of music for relaxation, a range of natural incense, objects and a card department. Regularly, the bookshop organizes meetings and exchanges with authors.

Bookworms and bookworms know this address and its bargains well. All types of second-hand books are represented here: paperbacks, comic books, detective stories, art books, cooking books, personal development books... You can also buy magazines in very good condition. Books for young people of all categories are well represented. Gift ideas are in the air with some art books, specialized encyclopedias, or even some books coming from publishers' sales, new ones then! Don't hesitate if you want to part with some of your books, here we buy them back with payment in cash, checks or vouchers. A good address !

The hidden sciences and their mysteries are at last within reach of this library. It's about 8 600 references to explore different themes. Also go to the practical work and find the game of divinatory cards that will match you, your pendulum for radiesthésie sessions or stones and minerals for different uses. Find out, workshops are sometimes organized to share your passion and introduce you to the hidden arts.

Armel Henry is a passionate philatelist but also a cartophile of the sampled country. In its shop, you will be chinerez old postcards and stamps of all kinds to enrich your treasures! To complement your well-known collector culture, it has gathered all kinds of documentation, including essential catalogues. There are also numerous storage facilities available for all types of collections. The products of Moc, Safe, Strom or Yvert and Tellier brands are available here. You will also find a schedule of the appointments not to be missed: stamp party, collectors'salon, etc. Possibility of exchanging stamps.

Do you know many bookshops set up in a former guardroom? Here you can find books on the themes of the museum's exhibition rooms: the history of Anne de Bretagne, the slave trade, the Edict of Nantes, industry, literature, Nantes' surrealist figures, books on the artists whose paintings adorn the castle, but also a children's section and some very nice co-published books. A great way to extend the visit at home! There is also a wide range of original objects related to Nantes and its identity: watercolours of Nantes signed by Éric Cabanas, small notebooks of the castle, tokens from the French Revolution "Vivre libre ou mourir" (Live free or die), Nantes berlingots, or, for children, the little stuffed ermine or the little ghost of the castle... Exhibition catalogues and editions of the Château are also on sale in the bookshop. A selection that perfectly combines general public themes and more specific subjects, particularly on urban planning issues. Note that the bookshop now has an online shop where you can find all the essential books and objects.

The 13 Cauldrons, it is a bookshop centred around the well-being, spirituality and esotericism. There are many works dealing with magical black, voodoo, the reiki, aromatherapy, to conceal practices, but also many works related to the personal development... In short, everything you will not find on the shelves of your traditional bookseller. The 13 Cauldrons also regularly hold meetings and conferences on subjects including also known as hypnosis, the cartomancy or the reiki.

Les Enfants Terribles is THE children's bookshop in Nantes. It offers a wide range of books for children up to the age of 15, including albums, novels and comic strips. Les Enfants Terribles also offers a wide selection of board games, educational toys, puppets... And of course, like any self-respecting independent bookshop, Les Enfants Terribles regularly organizes shows, snacks, exhibitions, meetings and book signings with authors and illustrators of children's books (follow them on their Facebook page). We love the quality of the welcome and the commitment of the passionate, enthusiastic booksellers. A place not to be missed!

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.

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).

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.

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.