The best bookshops Ile-De-France

Established in Meaux since 2006 and recently renovated, Le monde d'Arthur is an independent bookshop with over 11,000 references spread over 100 m². With a well-stocked children's and adult section, there's something for every taste and age (practical, travel, school, manga, art, detective, science fiction...). The booksellers are always warm and helpful. The bookshop itself is attractive and very friendly. It's easy to get caught up in the weather, wandering and daydreaming on the shelves.

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 becoming rare nowadays to find a proximity trade full of vitality, which more is a bookstore (and also a bookstore specialized in the BD)! This is how Volume 47 is a Dynamic cultural factor in the neighborhood, with its rays of novelties, classics, volumes full of colours and action, hidden dreams and coups, oiled replicas and ink bubbles. Contemporary graphic literature, but also BD Franco-Belgian and manga share the rays. For all, therefore. Go to Volume 47!

Born in the shadow of the castle of Vincennes in 1980, this bookstore expanded a few years ago and laid its boxes in more light rooms, rue de Fontenay. Its former premises have been picked up by the Youth-Comic Library, which counts in its rays as many novels, tales, textbooks, mangas, BD… On the 1 st floor of the Millepages Library, the social sciences and humanities works together with those of fine arts, tourism and practical life, with an alcove dedicated to ethnology and travel stories. The ground floor is devoted to literature, science fiction and the detective novel with a concern for the CD. Each of these bookstores is regularly animated by dedicatory meetings that give life to the thousand pages of this charming sign. In 2017, Millepages expanded again and now has a new space of 150 m ² which allows it to honor the title of "the largest independent bookshop in Ile-de-France"!

This bookshop is an original concept, where visitors can find very recent books at unbeatable prices (between 30% and 50% less than elsewhere). The company buys books off the shelves. All themes are covered: from gardening to fashion, art, architecture... And cheaper doesn't mean lower quality... You can really get a bargain here! Don't hesitate to visit the Potager website to discover its favourites and recommendations.

The two giant wooden cubs keep the entrance door in the way of the English Guards. Inside this store, real estate of Ali Baba, a bookstore with books dedicated to both toddlers and pre-teens. Here you can find the most beautiful tales where you can discover the adventures of rabbits, pig, kitten and other elves. And for wise children, gadgets to take for less than € 1! This is the only address where parents always answer by "if you want".

Amateurs of old books, rare books, looking for a stroke, this ancient, small bookstore will certainly make your happiness. In its rays, all types of books: tourist guides, novels and comics, but also the valuable services of a stationery, press and carterie. Booksellers, always welcoming, are happy to share their coups. A few steps away, on the counter, the store has an appendix, specialized in textbooks and parascolaires, new or used.

For more than 20 years, this small, friendly neighbourhood bookshop, nestled in the heights of Montmartre, has been welcoming beautiful souls and offering beautiful literature. The favourites are put forward, as well as those of the regulars of the place. It is also difficult to resist the pleasant atmosphere that reigns in the evening, during meetings with authors. Generally speaking, one comes here to a place that is a little out of time, and that is good news. We highly recommend it.

Particular attention is paid to theater and poetry. But this general bookshop also offers books on all other themes. Don't hesitate to bring your children along. They're always welcome, and will be delighted to discover the many books aimed at them. And don't forget: on the website, you can see if the book you're looking for is available, and if so, you can order it in just a few clicks! Last but not least, the welcome is excellent.

A nice bookshop, that the Petit Futé team likes very much in the heart of the 20th arrondissement of the capital. The small entrance looks a bit like the one of an old cinema, and when you enter the place, what a nice shock: books everywhere, very long shelves, easy to access. The choice is very wide (literature, school, human sciences, comics...) and your most difficult research will not remain without answers. You have here a fast ordering service, and an offer of research assistance, very practical when you are a little lost.

It's only been open since December 2018, and frankly, it's a little coup de coeur. L'Imaginarium is a beautiful bookshop specializing in children's items, and run by the dynamic Damien Maillard. From books for younger readers to mangas and comics (which suggests that some adults will also find something to satisfy their passion!), the choice is vast, and the shelves are very well stocked! Children will also love the little reading corner. All in all, a great place!

Asian bookshop opened since 1970, You-Feng offers an eclectic selection  : political trials, academic works, martial arts, manga… a host of themes dealing with Japan. You Feng also publishes books on Asia.

The Palais de Tokyo Boutique and Bookshop is a must for art and culture lovers in Paris. Located on Avenue du Président Wilson in the 16th arrondissement, it offers a wide selection of art books, exhibition catalogs, specialized magazines and design objects. In addition to its bookshop, the Palais de Tokyo offers many other activities, such as exhibitions, performances, guided tours and workshops.

Le Vieux Campeur is the temple of the traveler. It's also, of course, a bookshop, a veritable institution offering a wide range of books on hiking, documentation to help plan your trip, and themed guidebooks: water, snow, earth, you name it. In the basement, you'll find maps and foreign guidebooks. On the first floor, green tourism with hikes, walks and adventure raids. Upstairs, climbing, caving, sailing and diving. Orders can be placed via the website.

One of the most beautiful Fnacs in Paris if not the most breathtaking! One remains in admiration in front of the place invested by the famous chain of cultural products which has established itself in a large Art Deco building whose curves and canopies in glass and wrought iron recall the most beautiful hours of architecture in the early 20th century. With its rotunda and dome, once used by department stores in the spirit of "Happiness of the ladies", here a 1912 vintage, Fnac des Ternes is a curiosity. Once the door is opened, the extraordinary emerges: shelves of books, DVDs, tickets, high-tech products and even high-end small electrical appliances... in a place where the eyes meet Belle Époque stained glass windows by Jacques Grüber... You should not hesitate to visit this Fnac, and especially to climb the floors to admire these architectural masterpieces in an exceptional state of conservation. We will flatter the time saving with all these products gathered in one place where we can come back to hesitate, especially for the beauty of the place. And of course, meet your favorite writers or artists for signing sessions organized throughout the year.

This charming bookstore that makes the corner should type in the eye. It's bright, it's good to take the time to stroll on its shelves and browse beautiful books. We love to stay there for special events: workshops for children or for the larger, dedicatory or meeting. The reception is very soft and quiet and you will be extremely well advised by the staff of the Terrace for any kind of reading.

Paris's must-visit English bookshop delights all English speakers in the capital, but not only! Many Parisians and tourists come to enjoy a coffee on the bookshop's terrace, just a stone's throw from Notre-Dame. In addition to its extremely rich English-language stock and its adorable café, the bookshop offers an annual festival where you can meet English-speaking authors, as well as a system of accommodation: tumbleweeding! The concept? In exchange for a few hours' work in the bookshop, you'll be lodged upstairs!

It's hard not to find its account with this space dedicated to culture in the broadest sense, from literature to creative recreation, through music (albums, concerts, instruments), cinema, TV series, video games, tablets and readings, drawing, painting, stationery, etc. hours among the rays and want to buy everything. Note that the place is open almost all year round and all day, sundays understood.

Reading enthusiasts make no mistake: the Eyrolles bookshop is a captivating paradise! The Parisian store, spread over no less than 1,000 m², has more than 50,000 titles and 200,000 volumes, making it one of the largest independent bookstores in France. The shelves are classified in a precise manner to facilitate the orientation of the readers, among the major fields: literature, youth, pedagogy, computer science, photography, law, economics, architecture, creative leisure, nature and botany, fine arts, tourism, map library and many other literary delights. Books to discover also on the store's web platform.