General bookshops Ile-De-France

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.

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"!

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.

We won't insult you by introducing you to Gibert, a popular student bookshop that has been open since 1935. In Paris, Gibert Joseph has also set up shop in the ^13th arrondissement, close to Paris Diderot University and the François-Mitterrand Library. Here you'll find everything Gibert has to offer in the way of new and second-hand books, to equip you for your studies or for the pleasure of learning in every field.

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.

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.

Fnac is a national reference in the world of great cultural distribution. Founded in 1954 by Max Théret and André Essel, it has not always been the cultural temple we know today. Originally, the principle was simple: the creation of books for individuals so that they get discounts from the merchants listed. In order for all domains to be represented and the photo signs did not wish to participate in this list, Max Théret and André Essel create their own Photography company. It is important to note the enormous success of the latter and the large proportion of frameworks that contribute to it. The idea of giving a more cultural dimension at Fnac germe in their minds. The National Procurement Federation becomes the National Procurement Federation. The first store opens in the 60 s, Sevastopol boulevard in Paris. Culture then tends to become democratic and the products proposed are diversifying. The librairie was created in 1974. Now very complete, we find all the domains of publishing, from cooking manuals to tourist guides through literature, humanities, beautiful books, etc. It is therefore almost impossible not to find the book you are looking for. If this is the case, one of the booksellers will be happy to order it. As you will have understood, "Fnac: we can only join '!

Literary enthusiasts are often unaware of this, but the birth of this institution was the result of a literary journal founded in 1908. After more than a century of existence, Le Divan remains a reference in terms of seriousness and quality. The 430 m² space is composed as follows: literature on the right, humanities on the left and the meeting corner with the authors behind the lounge area. We appreciate being able to let ourselves be guided with confidence! The old mezzanines gave way some time ago to an airy and cosy space with club armchairs, sofas, carpets, table football - yes, yes - and bar with coffee machine. A very nice place!

At Gibert, France's leading independent bookseller, the choice is relatively wide and the prices attractive, thanks to the bargains for which the store is renowned. In Versailles, choose your entrance according to what you're looking for: on the left for general and children's literature, practical life, human sciences and school books; on the right for tourism, comics and manga. Finally, you'll need to go to Passage de la Charité for the redemption service.

A beautiful and pretty independent neighbourhood bookstore, as we like them! The choice here is very wide, and many literary fields are covered. The staff's favourites will be duly presented and proposed to you (but not only!) and the place also offers events on a regular basis, starting with meetings with authors. The extracurricular department is also well provided, and the bookshop offers a very efficient website. We love it!

Faithful to the brand's ideals, the cultura of Cultura-en-Brie distinguishes itself with exceptional accessibility and very wide schedules - here, no closing at midday, or on Sundays! Impossible to find an excuse to not grow, so, and indeed, why find it when you go to a store with so many resources? Judge instead: the essential literary, musical and artistic arts, experts in their fields, in-store removal services, disk listening. Another strong point: creative workshops, proposed at regular deadlines. At Cultura, you are being cultivated, but you also make a creator!

In the Beaugrenelle shopping center, the Fnac store offers its many customers all the usual products, from music to hi-fi, books and photography. But not only: the place also has a Fnac Kids, dedicated to children from 0 to 12 years old, but also a space dedicated to connected products, and other places of the store specifically turned around a precise brand

The Librairie de Paris is a symbolic landmark on the Place de Clichy. It's one of the capital's must-visit bookstores, with its red, black, and white colours. You'll find thousands of references on two levels, and the children's section, one of the most well-thought-out bookshops in Paris, is well worth a visit. A vast choice of reading material, from travel stories to the humanities, poetry, philosophy, and the latest bestsellers. Numerous partner bookshops in Paris, remote ordering, and free collection. Well read, well seen!

A temporary place to go sunbathing on the coast, the Gare de Lyon is also a den of shops for pressés or disaffected travelers. In order to kill time during the journey, quickly ruez yourself at Fnac which installed an antenna in the Frescos Hall, this long corridor linking the Mediterranean Room to the other waiting hall. Here you can trust your flair to select a book, DVD or CD for the road or trust the Fnac team. 

It was impossible for Fnac not to be present in one of the most commercial streets in Paris, straight ahead in the extension of the Montparnasse Tower. You can't miss its facade with its dated futuristic style which makes the corner. Inside, nothing looks more like a Fnac than another Fnac: anthracite carpeting, low ceilings, well-ordered shelves defined by category: books, DVDs, high-tech, stationery, and even small household appliances, ticket sales... As in all Fnacs, meetings with authors and musicians are regularly organised

This wonderful independent bookshop is a real meeting place in the neighbourhood, the address seduces with its vast selection of books and now lives up to its image as the temple of cocooning on the Avenue Daumesnil. With its bamboo floor, delicate lighting and refined décor, this 270 m² space is designed to make you feel good. Well-stocked, the shop is generalist and offers more than 40,000 titles from a wide variety of fields. Fortunately, the team of booksellers is there to accompany you as you browse the shelves and follow your desires.

The Librairie des Abbesses deserves its location on the Butte Montmartre. Where many artists such as Toulouse-Lautrec, Van Gogh and Satie have pushed back the boundaries of convention, this establishment supports independent authors and keeps away from the star authors who are victims of fashion. The bookshop also awards a writing grant through the Wepler Fondation La Poste Prize, which has been recognising the talent of unclassifiable authors since 1998. Proud to be an independent bookshop, the establishment is a must for readers in the neighbourhood.

As part of Gallimard Publishing, Delamain is one of the oldest bookshops in the capital. Located opposite the Comédie-Française, it retains, with its parquet floor and high solid oak bookcases, an old-fashioned charm that Parisians and tourists greatly appreciate. Literature, fine arts, tourism, human sciences, practical life, youth, but also an old sector of 5,000 volumes dating from the 18th century, as well as a display outside the store, in summer, presenting quality books at a low price... you will surely find your happiness there. This library is distinguished in particular by its competent staff, who offer relevant selections and sound advice.