The best bookshops Rhône

What is Decitre? Created in 1907 in the capital of Gaul, Decitre is the reference bookstore in Lyon. Today, it extends its network through 10 other bookstores in the region. Who is Decitre? They are more than 180 passionate booksellers and stationers who advise you and guide you in your search for books in all genres. Where is Decitre ? The central and emblematic address is on the Place Bellecour. More modern, the addresses of Part-Dieu and Confluence. Internet site with efficient services. Not to be missed.

Close to the University Lyon 2, Terre des Livres naturally offers a large selection of books in the humanities. But the journey has only just begun in this small-scale, artisanal bookshop where the offer is impressive. In this cosmopolitan district, there is a wonderful collection specialising in the Maghreb, the Arabic language and the African continent. The other treasure of the place and the clever plan for small budgets are the 10,000 or so second-hand books sold at low prices. Beautiful encounters with authors and booksellers.

Over 130 years ago, Joseph Gibert founded a bookshop specializing in second-hand books for Parisian students. There are now several outlets in France, including 2 in Lyon. This is your chance to buy books of all genres: French and foreign literature, in French and VO; detective stories, science fiction, fantasy, children's books, comics, manga, tourism... and even a stationery section. To buy back your old books, go to Quai du Dr Gailleton.

Masterfully installed in the former Bellecour theater for 38 years, Fnac Bellecour has always been one of our reading destinations in Lyon (it was the first Fnac to be established in the provinces). On the floors of a superb building, Fnac offers 4,500^m2 of numerous thematic areas, from ticketing to household appliances. On the^2nd floor, there is a huge bookshop where you can make discoveries on the displays or in the shelves. Books in all genres, Kids area. Meetings with authors and comic book signings. Orders and deliveries on the site.

While the 2,^300m2 Fnac in Westfield Part-Dieu and the 4^,500m2 Fnac in Bellecour vie for the title of Lyon's biggest Fnac, the one in Europe's largest urban shopping center has extended the shopping offer to include reading. Fnac brings culture within everyone's reach, starting with books and stationery. A wide choice of books for all tastes, in all styles (literature, youth, comics, practical, etc.), vinyl, but also multimedia products (cameras, computers, gaming, televisions, Hi-Fi equipment, etc.). Ticketing for all events. A place of culture, Fnac offers an ever-expanding choice.

On the Avenue des frères Lumière, enter the world of Mise en Page. Come and pick up a bouquet of books in this marvelous paper forest cultivated by the excellent Christiane for 26 years. The most wonderful of neighborhood bookstores, where you can be guided after making your request for books. Christiane is a true storyteller in this teeming universe: literature, detective novels, children's books, pocket books, comic books, travel guides, fine books, essays, and school and university books ordered in a short time. A wide choice to satisfy all desires. Stationery and cards. The most beautiful meeting.

Decitre Confluence or the art and fashion of a tradition bookstore born over a century ago is continuously reinventing the bookstore in the 21st century in the heart of a futuristic neighbourhood. The first impression is that of a space where you can move freely, even with very young children, or to stroll in search of the rare pearl for hours… With well-spaced shelves extending over more than 1 000 m², this provides opportunities for all readers. Because if you can enter at Decitre as in another shop in the mall, everyone quickly gets caught up in the game and the unique pleasure of reading, the discovery amidst its wide alleys. Children are happy to have a dedicated space where they can have as much enjoying themselves as reading beautiful stories. Leisure and pleasure, two strong words of this library which has all the works we're looking for, from the last novel of the back to school period to the more specialized works especially comic, manga, humoristic book or beautiful art books to offer or to please yourself. At Decitre, the book can also be digitized with the numerical reading to test without moderation. The other feature of this library is its very complete stationery space and its "design and techno objects" space where you can find lots of gift ideas. At Confluence, in Lyon and elsewhere, Decitre remains the reference bookstore.

Do you want to know "livresse"? That euphoria you feel when you open the door of this independent bookshop. On the left bank of the Rhône, Rive Gauche is committed to making us better and smarter. We've fallen in love with the team of booksellers who make a fine selection of books - they even award a Rive Gauche prize - in all styles, from literature to comics. To guide you, we take the time to listen to you, to talk to you, to take you to discover authors who don't make the headlines in the new literary season. Authors with whom you can chat during meetings organized at the bookshop. Comics, children's literature and many surprises.

Tram stop Dauphiné-Lacassagne to find l'Esprit Livre, a neighbourhood bookshop inviting all audiences, even the youngest, to love books thanks to the personalised advice of passionate booksellers. A bookshop where all genres are clearly presented with the Esprit Livre favourites to be shared. An important choice of books for young people, novels for all desires, thrillers, comics and manga, school books and supplies for the new school year. And also meetings with authors in this real place of culture and life.

Cultura is not next to the centre of Lyon, but the cultural space is not limited to the Presqu'île. In an easily accessible commercial area, Cultura puts books within everyone's reach. At Cultura, everyone finds their own vision of culture and the means to express it. The choice of books in all genres is immense. Cultura is also music, a well-stocked stationery department and other fine and creative arts departments. Creative workshops to master all techniques. A place where life becomes more beautiful.

Glénat is the major French publishing house created in Grenoble, specialising in comic books, comic strips, manga and children's books. In a modern and well-equipped space in the Oxygène building of the shopping centre, the booksellers plunge us into a fantastic universe. The latest comics published by Glénat, perfectly classified comics, comic books, manga, but also figurines to give shape to paper dreams. We know of grown-up children who are "banging their way in" while their parents go shopping in the mall.

The Maison de la Presse is precious. With no less than 3,000 French, regional and foreign press titles, it feeds appetites in all fields, from the most serious to the most amusing. At the entrance to the tourist district of Old Lyon, La Maison de la Presse also offers maps, guides and beautiful books so that you don't get lost in the city and admire all the faces of Lyon and its region. Maps and stationery shop. Souvenirs, goodies and smiles from a staff never short of good advice. Shipping and telephone services.

Opened 25 years ago, the bookshop for travel, world cultures and ecological transition continues to tell us about the Earth in Bron. When it comes to sports, this bookshop is more on the side of hiking and trekking, to discover the most beautiful landscapes, but above all the indigenous populations. In this open space, where you'll be advised by enthusiasts, you'll find travel guides and maps, as well as beautiful books and comic strips. A wide range of books to help you think and live differently in the world, and get to know nature.

Since the culinary arts are often at the heart of our lives, In Cuisine has been a natural fit in the center of Lyon for nearly 15 years. It's a place where you can find a huge selection of books dedicated to all forms of cuisine, from here and elsewhere, to local and international produce, leaf through a book while drinking a good cup of coffee, enjoy a peaceful lunch under a glass roof of seasonal home cooking, or take a cooking class! A sort of guest house, with its own table d'hôtes, that opens up a whole range of culinary possibilities. Practical utensils, tips and workshops for adults and children with real enthusiasts. An address to devour.

An independent bookshop specializing in detective novels, with over 3,000 titles, created by Jean-Pierre Barrel, an enthusiast of the genre. The advantage is that you can read your detective novel from a deckchair overlooking the Grande Côte. The Pentes district is not all gloom and doom when you're sipping tea, chocolate, coffee or a cold drink. Events revolving around detective fiction, for example, with meetings and themes to explore. A popular Petit Noir to be enjoyed on every page.

At this crossroads of Saxe-Gambetta, a beautiful and large bookstore dedicated to comics held by a passionate. Thousands of titles for a vast choice of French and Belgian comics, youth comics, mangas and comics. Nearly 8,000 albums on the shelves and how many on order? Nice selection made by a comic book fanatic who knows how to share his passion and advise us. All styles are present, even rare and local comics, small independent publishing houses and historical comics. A well-stocked children's comics section, even for toddlers. Many signing sessions to meet the artists. We love all the genres in this addictive bookstore.

Founded 22 years ago, La Bande Dessinée bookshop - a benchmark in its field - continues to expand (having moved three times), but the walls still need to be pushed back to accommodate this incredible selection of comics by enthusiasts Valérie and Patrice Boudier, who are also behind the Lyon BD Festival. A beautiful 170^m2 independent bookshop with all the universes, from Franco-Belgian comics to comic books. The latest releases in all genres - youth, manga, classic comics... - as well as favorites from a wide range of independent publishers. Figurines, exhibitions, meetings with authors, games area.

Integrated into the Urban Culture Centre, the Archipel bookshop deals with architecture, urbanism and design. Stroll through the shelves of this specialized bookstore that takes us around the world to discover earthen architecture, the most unusual urban projects, the most innovative landscape designers through the centuries or the craziest designers. A vast choice and therefore great advice from specialized and passionate booksellers. A bookstore that is not only for students and that offers great discoveries.

A family of bookshops, each with its own specialities. Vivement Dimanche, a Croix-Rousse institution for over 20 years, has divided its spaces into 3 age categories to meet all our reading desires. L'Aînée is the historic home of an independent bookshop founded by Maya Flandin. All the best advice on literature, humanities and comics. La Cadette - fine arts and practical life - is located on grande-rue de la Croix-Rousse. Finally, La Benjamine houses a 3-storey children's area on rue du Mail, from birth to adolescence. Meetings, book signings and events for a bookshop on the move. Excellent advice.

The bookstore of a tramway that we must call "desire" so much our desire to read rises following the advices of wise booksellers. And it is even more true since the last works realized this year which allowed not only to embellish the bookshop, but also to enlarge it by proposing a new department entirely dedicated to the comics and mangas. What hasn't changed is the charming and professional welcome, the good advice on how to choose your books from a vast choice in all genres. Another good reason to take the streetcar to visit this bookstore: the Reading Circles for young and old. Frequent meetings with the authors.