Antiquarian bookshops France

It comes mainly from the smell of the old book, magazines, comic strips and other things that abound here. It has to be said that this teacher has been referring to Caen for the past 25 years in the field of old books. This is the digest of literary culture, the whole literary culture, the one that is said to be large and equally important.

Amateurs of old books, rare collections, books of literature in literature, travel, religion, history of Savoy or elsewhere, the shop of the Place-Reine is a paradise. Just take the time to look among the shelving or ask the seller the rare pearl he knows to find in the pile of books. Go regularly to find the latest "novelties" of the bookseller that he uncovers in sales, estates, or others. Except for exceptional work, the bookstore does not buy to individuals.

Authentic online, thematic and cultural bookshop, which is particularly attractive to a field of scholars or curious. If the large catalogue of works, for the least rare or specific, is primarily intended for the great specialists, the layman may still be at risk. Old books are collationnés, complete and in good condition. Any defects are reported. On the site, discover in addition to many references, the agenda of fairs, fairs or market. An authentic and unique address, as you love, by a passionate lover!

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.

Béatrice Jacques and Etienne Cronier recently took over the Librairie Ancienne Rapaud, an Old Cahors institution, and renamed it La Petite Faiseuse de Livres. Here, you can smell the scent of old books, and look up along walls covered from floor to ceiling with old and second-hand books. The store has a corner for every field: literature, history, architecture, comics and the Quercy region, which the bookshop specializes in.

Here you enter into the realm of old and rare books: history, literature, arts and humanities are the areas of predilections. So you can find some nuggets that you've been looking for a long time, where just fine tuning your knowledge in Napoleon's battles or other specific subjects. The boards are also advised, so don't hesitate to ask a question.

The Pochothèque has been part of the Clermont-Ferrand landscape for over 30 years! Lovers of beautiful books and old books know Dominique Volat's little store well. For the others, you will have to look for it in a small alley of the Clermont-Ferrand hillock, not far from the Place de la Victoire. Once inside the shop, you will be surrounded by thousands of books, each one more beautiful than the next. From simple historical booklets to beautiful editions, you will find everything you need to fill your library and to educate yourself on various subjects. The welcome is warm: don't hesitate to ask for advice if you have trouble finding what you want! The prices are rather affordable.

The Oriens library was created by J. Philippe and Véronique Geley in 1983. It specialises in rare, old or exhausted works in all languages, on all countries and especially on the following geographical areas  : China, Japan, Korea, Central Asia, India, Southeast Asia, Africa, Islam, Maghreb, Old and Modern Middle East, Balkans, Greece, Turkey, Oceania and Pacific… The bookshop publishes a bi-annual newsletter entitled the Orientalist Newsletter.

The library is spacious and bright. It is the essential shop for those who are looking for rare and antique books. Here, the works are really highlighted. Martin Matrat always welcomes you with the same kindness and professionalism. A true passionate and treasure hunter, he has an astonishing collection of first editions, prints, manuscripts and alsatica. History, literature and curiosities are on the shelves. A notice to lovers of old or out of print books, hunters and collectors, the Green Mare sells her relics and rare collections all over the world.

This beautiful bookshop-gallery is worth a visit! It is specialized in archaeology, epigraphy, ancient history and fine arts. You will find books about Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Middle Ages or even prehistory. New and old books can be leafed through while sitting by the stove under the glass roof. On the gallery side, you can admire beautiful works by contemporary artists. This is how literature and art come together in this beautiful and warm space. A place apart where it is good to get lost in words.

Artcurial is a multi-disciplinary auction house: paintings, watches, photographs, wines, you have a good chance of finding the rare pearl in your favourite area. The house is obviously present on books and manuscripts and organizes four sales a year. From incunabulum to contemporary writings, from the very first binding to those of today, from Alfred de Vigny's manuscripts to the sketches of Sartre through the first editions of your favourite works, you will be here in the presence of almost sacred objects. Artcurial is also recognized by the BD collectors: original tape of Hergé, Joann Sfar, or Franquin have always buyers!

François Quinart owns a bookstore, and he buys your books and even your entire libraries. He also runs two workshops, one for typography and the other for bookbinding, reviving your old books by restoring their used or even totally destroyed bindings. Twinned with the bookshop, an exhibition space, the "Galerie Caractères" is at the disposal of artists such as painters, illustrators, photographers, sculptors and craftsmen for a specific exhibition, a presentation, with the possibility of organizing vernissages, meetings, or any other artistic event...

L'Atelier du Coin is an art studio located in Loire-Authion. It offers artistic creations and bookbinding services.

Welcome to this literary labyrinth. The window may frighten you, or it may delight the most ardent of enthusiasts, for it immediately sets the scene. It won't be long before you're immersed (literally) in literature. If you're looking for a specific book, just give us a call! Lovers of old books and first editions will take their time discovering the stacks of works. The owner is a true enthusiast who manages to unearth and bring in extremely rare editions to satisfy every buyer and collector. She takes great care with her finds, but they must be handled with care and permission. Prices, estimated according to the rarity of the work, remain reasonable and perfectly affordable. Think about it for your gifts: giving a beautiful book is always the beginning of a beautiful journey! For further information, please visit our website.

Since 1972, the Frérot bookshop, a real institution in Caen - just like the very remarkable mistress of the place, Pénina Frérot - has been selling second-hand books, but in all styles to please as many people as possible. With a collection of more than 50,000 books spread over two levels, there is a place to find rare, or even very rare, items, or a novel to put under the tooth... er, the eye. Because there is something for everyone, from paperbacks to original hardcover editions, not to mention many rarities that are highly prized by collectors.

Librairie Koegui, in Bayonne's historic district, is a reference in the literary world for its original editions, rare and antiquarian books, illustrated and signed bindings. It's not unusual to meet collectors and bibliophiles from all over the world in this bookshop. It's the meeting of 2 passionate booksellers, Isabelle Bilbao and Guy Neplaz, who share a love of beautiful bindings and a passion for old books. A place of culture where you can take the time to choose and be guided according to your tastes and in all fields.

A wide choice of ancient and used books on techniques and science - all science except medicine, Sylvain Paré has thousands of books on math and physics - and on travel. Opportunity to consult the fund and purchase remotely at www.livre-rare-book.com/tournefeuille.htm

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).

When you enter the shop, you feel a little like back in the th century, and one wants a day adventurer to go on expedition. Because it is not just a shop where you buy old books and other adventures, it's also the fetish place for collectors of arms, antique engravings and maps. Just look at the window to see that small soldiers of lead, like everything about travel and adventure, are one of their specialties. We also go to the precious editions and the conversation of the boss, who rarely mince his words. So, compulsive collectors, adventurers of modern times, alchemy to become, it's time to go to adventure!