General bookshops France

Founded in 1961, Librairie de Paris has just been voted ^22nd independent bookshop in France (according to Livre Hebdo 2020). Here, you'll find books of the moment, booksellers' favorites and the great classics. Among the countless references, absolutely every type of work is available: French literature, fine arts, children's books, school and university books, comics, mangas, comic books, craft books, foreign literature... Regional books remain the house specialty, with a wide selection of local historical books. The staff are passionate and knowledgeable, so don't hesitate to ask for advice or a little help in finding your item!

It's impossible to talk about independent bookshops without mentioning Ombres Blanches, which is so widespread in the city center! A team of nearly fifty booksellers is waiting to advise you in its various nooks and crannies. The main bookshop has several entrances, so you can browse the shelves according to your mood: children's books, classic literature, detective novels, science fiction, essays... A little further on, still on rue Gambetta, the Librairie Voyage, Nature et Pratique opens up new horizons. The cinema bookshop is opposite. The foreign bookshop is on rue Mirepoix. From the rue des Gestes entrance, you can access the café Côté Cour, a delightful place to devour your latest find, while sipping a cup of tea. Numerous meetings are organized, making Ombres blanches a major cultural player in the pink city.

Reading is essential, everywhere, all the time. Books not found elsewhere to open our horizons and free our imagination. In a bookshop not quite like the others, and which has the good idea to reserve parking spaces for us, the adventure begins with a beautiful meeting. A great bookseller who advises us with passion and greed. Pleasure, even when you come to get your school books and leave with a novel or a comic book. Selection made with passion, poetry and emotion. Contagious good mood around the passion of the book.

By settling in the old premises of the Echavidre furniture merchant, the Montbarbon bookstore has given itself space. A clear, airy space, of course devoted to books of all kinds (including tourist guides, school books or books for youth), but also dedicated to gifts, leather leather and the étage, CD and DVD. Friendly, the bookshop has a coffee corner and offers free Wi-Fi. She also regularly organises animations: dedications meetings, reading workshops and conferences.

Côté, Montbarbon is a specialist in the Pen: Jean-Pierre Lépine, Montblanc or Waterman. Smart Smart where the smile of a staff is never avare with good advice.

For over a hundred years, this institution has been the benchmark for bookshops in Mulhouse. Times change, people come and go, but the good addresses remain. Luc Widmaier has taken over the reins with talent. He has preserved the style and know-how that made it such a success. Bisey remains an independent bookshop. Rich cultural encounters are offered, and the click and collect and delivery service has been developed. The current hyper-center location serves as an alternative address, as the bookshop is currently under renovation!

Gibert's bookshop opened its doors on Place des Martyrs-de-la-Résistance in 1956, making it the oldest bookshop in the city! Far from having lost any of its dynamism, the address is still appreciated by lovers of low-priced books, with almost 135,000 references within its walls and on its website. Several departments: youth, cinema, history, fine arts, tourism... It also houses Montpellier's largest stationery shop, as well as CDs and DVDs.

Spectacular! A 1,000^m2 barn housing a bookshop with over 60,000 items on the shelves! Foreign and regional literature, fine works on the Canal du Midi, viticulture, history, the occult sciences, gastronomy, history, comic strips and children's books, old editions, some of them original, and a cabinet of curiosities with old engravings and imagery... you'll find it all! Art lovers, make your way up to the mezzanine. Nelly and her team of enthusiasts will help you find what you're looking for.

With a wide selection on the shelves and the booksellers' expert advice, you are sure to find your next read. On the ground floor, you'll find the team's favourites marked with a Post-it note and an area devoted to stationery and fine arts. The first floor is the domain of comics, manga and SF with armchairs available to browse through your books. Finally, the last floor is dedicated to creative hobbies and practical books.

La Palette du Libraire has the charm of the shops of yesteryear, with the added bonus of modernity! With its exceptional range of hours, the bookshop has become an essential place to get the freshest morning news. Next to this well-stocked press section, the bookshop offers a fine selection of novels, comics, essays and other literary festivities. And if you can't find what you're looking for, we'll be happy to order for you. A stationery department, a children's games department, and even a grocery and accessories department are added to the list! We like to meet the authors that mark the year. There is always something to see and do at the Palette du Libraire!

It's impossible to walk around Lille without passing Le Furet du Nord, the emblematic bookshop on the Grand-Place. Its 4,500 sq. m. of floor space, with over 135,000 items spread over seven floors, offers a wide range of literary genres, comics, mangas, travel guides, sports and cookery books, DVDs, art supplies, textbooks, stationery... There really is something for every taste, age and budget. So if you're a fan of culture in all its forms, this magical place is sure to become your favorite HQ!

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.

It is the temple of lovers of literature, classical or contemporary, French or foreign. But it will also delight researchers and students thanks to its second floor. Floor where the clean room is also located, a place of "conversations" very popular during debates, exhibitions, free concerts but also and especially signing sessions that attract the greatest French and international authors here. The manga and comics section is provided as well as the children's literature and travel guides section.

France's first independent bookshop is from Bordeaux! Founded in 1886, it's no longer a household name, recognizable by its beautiful blue storefronts. Over an area of 2,500 m², you'll find almost 180,000 references in all fields. Since 2016, the venue has expanded with the creation of Station Ausone, a new 300-seat space at 8 rue de la Vieille Tour, which hosts conferences, exhibitions, book signings and concerts. Nearly 350 events are organized every year and broadcast live on the website.

Three floors dedicated to the pleasure of reading and writing. Part of the basement is devoted to stationery, including a beautiful area dedicated to brand-name pens and high-end small leather goods. You'll also find great gift ideas for every budget. But above all, take your children with you to this floor, where you'll find an extremely rich children's section and a reading corner dedicated to comics. Children and teenagers alike will appreciate the many references available. Games complete this lively and colorful section. Less fun for those interested, but just as useful, are the school books in the basement. The second floor is entirely devoted to books. On the first floor, literature and press share most of the sales area. If you can't find what you're looking for on the shelves, don't hesitate to visit their website (with over 800,000 references)! The bookshop organizes numerous book signings throughout the year. Check out their program, also available on their website.

Next to the Toison d'Or, you will find Cultura, a store that will delight all lovers of literature, music, cinema, creative leisure activities... In short, all culture lovers! Here, you will find everything you need to build a beautiful library with classics of literature, but also with the latest novels, essays, fine books, children's literature ... You will also find a creative arts area, a ticketing service for shows and a well-stocked music section. And professional advice!

" Cultura, the spirit jamendo "is the slogan of this chain. It would be difficult to find more suited to the pleasure of creative and other lovers of books, magazines, vidés, music and culture in all its forms is confined to all the rays! We're between because we're looking for a precise article, we're discovering its rays and we end up visiting the store as if we were in a museum, except that there's one way to touch, try and even buy the products presented. There are for all ages and for all passions: concert places, children's books up to the looms, "the original" of course. DIY lovers will not be disappointed because there are all materials necessary for tricots, mosaic, painting on paper, fabric or glass… In short, you will find out if you are looking for a specific article, go to Cultura. If this is a gift idea you need: go to Cultura. In the event that you need to occupy children through a workshop: go to Cultura. If you do not wish to be pleased: go to Cultura!

If you're a lover of literature, you'll find a place here that's becoming a rarity in the city center. Calligrammes is one of the bookshops to take its place right in the heart of La Rochelle. Located on Place de Verdun, it's easy to get to by bus or bike, to pick up the latest literary releases. Under the arcades, you can take your time looking at the window display, which changes with the seasons. Once through the doors, Le Petit Futéloves strolling through the shelves on the first floor. Some of the novels have instructions, a good idea for those who find it hard to choose. Before climbing a few steps, take a look at the regionalism section, with its fine books on La Rochelle and Charente-Maritime. Upstairs, the shelves feature the Poche collection, as well as school and university books. Our specialized sales staff are on hand to answer all your questions and offer personalized advice. Note that the bookshop is small and sometimes a victim of its own success.

Just a stone's throw from the Canebière and Saint-Charles train stations, this reference store is one of the most accessible around. The extensive, well-selected range covers several sectors: school and university books, paperbacks, general and children's literature, comics and various tourist guides. Music is not forgotten, and there's even a used CD section. DVDs and Blu-Rays are also available. Finally, stationery comes in all shapes and sizes, with shelves stocked with school supplies, pens, paper, paint, stationery..