The best bookshops Pays De La Loire

For 36 years now, La Luciole, with its splendid sculpted façade, has been shining its light in the foggy darkness of children's publishing! Every year, a plethora of children's books and novels come out! The books, classified by age (from toddlers to teenagers) or by theme, are also accompanied by a wide range of board games, wooden games, construction sets, puzzles, cuddly toys, as well as decorative objects for the little ones' bedrooms: mobiles, pictures... A real return to childhood!

This is a store with many fans, readers who, for nothing in the world, would not buy a book other than Rue de la Paix! This commitment is due to the passionate professionalism of the team (Simon, Delphine and Guillaume) co-managed by Marie Boisgontier, who learned the profession here, from the time of the Bussy Library. If the general literature is one of the hobby of the house, it is also the case of the one devoted to youth, science-fiction and the comic strip (in 2011, M'Read joined the network of independent bookshops specialized in Art. Still active, this bookstore organizes throughout the year multiple signing sessions that demonstrate that the book is not, will never be a product like another. Finally, she also sells mangas, Cds and vinyl.

Making culture accessible to all: a desire as much as a duty for this bookseller offering mainly second-hand books at reduced prices. You'll love wandering through the shelves, where you'll find literary classics, contemporary novels, thrillers, philosophical essays, art books, comics and even a few DVDs. In November 2023, a few hundred meters away, at no. 19 rue Toussaint, the store opened a "youth annex", 40 m² entirely dedicated to the youngest readers, from^infancy to adolescence.

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.

In this vast boutique, completely refurbished last year, a clientele of enthusiasts comes to find what they're looking for: manga by the thousands of course (nearly 10,000 references!), but also a few copies of Japanese literature or books associated with Japanese culture. There's also a section devoted entirely to the world of the famous studios Ghibli, and a second boutique on rue Chaperonnière, also stocking manga as well as a wide range of related products (posters, t-shirts, figurines, etc.)

The Byblos bookstore is located in the buildings of the diocese of Angers. In this welcoming space, you will be surprised by the quality and the volume of religious works proposed (about 30 000), tackling current subjects and allowing each one to question himself, to understand, to exchange, to be formed, whether you are a young public or an adult. The bookshop offers novels, essays, testimonies, practical books dealing with the highlights of life, history, art, ethics, philosophy... The cultural program is rich with dedications, debates.

Arguably one of the finest comic book stores in the region. Nearly 25,000 items are on display here. A store for all ages and all publics, where works are classified by theme, then by publisher. The comics section is particularly noteworthy. Fans of comic books will want to take a look at the showcases behind which Tintin and superheroes are displayed in 3D versions. Finally, at the back of the store, an area dedicated to author signing sessions proudly displays its personalized dedications on Trélazé slate plates!

In no less than 160 m², Benoît Albert and his team offer a wide range of cartography, guidebooks and, of course, travel literature. This Mecca of "elsewhere" also features photo exhibitions, paintings and meetings with authors/travellers, as well as unusual objects. A good place to visit before setting off on a journey, whether in France or further afield... And of course, the Petit Futé guide collection is well represented. The team's "coups de coeur" are great pointers to follow.

This award offers a wide choice of cultural products. The bookshop area is organized by themes (French and foreign literature, fine arts, practical life, youth…). It is also exercised in the field of CD. Safe values are available in bins, but also more confidential authors. A music bar (next to the concert stage, open to young musical talents) proposes to listen to the CD of your choice. Also, software, DVD and video, office and computer, stationery. The artists will be able to have everything necessary for their creation, leisure, painting, fine arts. This store is also a real living space. Amateurs of fine arts and creative leisure, a workshop welcomes you around creative workshops of two hours or fine arts courses where adults and children can discover the land, painting, casting, drawing… Cultura is also, the box office, photo development, payment in three times…

Among the 1900 m ² of this open space at the end of September 2013, 500 m ² are dedicated to the bookshop area, with a wide collection of books for all ages and all genres.

A few years ago, this beautiful thirty-year-old bookshop became a SCOP (cooperative and participative company), through its parent company (Sadel). A cooperative and participative company in which the employees themselves are the main shareholders. A place, therefore, faithful to certain democratic and secular values. Novels, detective stories, biographies, essays, art books, comics: Angevine readers will find plenty here to quench their thirst for both new releases and classics. The store also boasts an extensive stationery section.

Often derided as a "cultural supermarket", Fnac's bookstore is nonetheless a pleasant, well-appointed place, rich in references in every theme, where the best sellers of the moment as well as the booksellers' favorites are highlighted. Indeed, far from being mere salesmen, the employees of this giant are first and foremost enthusiasts who know their shelves inside out, and are never stingy with good advice. And if you're short of a particular item, you can always place an order.

It is the book house par excellence in the city centre of La Roche-sur-Yon. This bookstore has been located in the heart of rue Clemenceau for several decades. General literature, comics, comics, manga, regionalism, tourism and travel, history, economics, esotericism, school and extracurricular activities, dictionaries, encyclopedias, everything is presented and you can be sure to find them. If by any chance a copy was missing, you place an order and you get it as soon as possible. In the basement, the stationery, housing and all school and office supplies. The many clearly delineated shelves and the expert advice of competent staff make it easy for the public to find what they are looking for. And for those who couldn't travel, Agora offers online sales on its website as well as the bookshop agenda with the authors' dedications.

The supermarkets and hypermarchés E. Leclerc have created a space dedicated solely to culture, and this is evident: 80 000 references of books, 35 000 discs and tens of thousands of videos and de at very competitive prices are available. A true Ali Baba cave of culture, where you can draw the works of your favorite artists endlessly. The cultural centre regularly organises mini-concerts, signature sessions, discussions with authors and art exhibitions.

Vinyl fans will also be delighted, as the store offers a variety of rare pre-owned vinyls.

A bookstore specializing in books of psychology, spirituality, natural health, this place leaves a great place for products that enable wellness: Beautiful choice of gems (lithotherapy), a wide variety of plant candles, natural incense (sauges, various resins, sticks…) and their accessories. There are also Tibetan bowls, zomes, statues that will energize your environment.

Located in the former Palais de la Bourse dating from the end of the 18th century, designed by the architect Mathurin Crucy (to whom Nantes also owes the development of the Place Graslin and its theatre), the Fnac in Nantes covers three levels and 3,500^m2. A multimedia space, ticketing, after-sales service, click and collect, telephony, photography and household appliances occupy the ground floor, the^first floor is devoted to children's literature and games for young people, sound and video (records, CDs, DVDs, Blu Ray), and works on various themes: regionalism, society, health, philosophy, and the second floor is dedicated to reading with various themes: regionalism, society, health, French or foreign literature, school books, novels, mangas and comic books. A lounge invites you to browse through these literary products according to Fnac's programme, which also hosts press conferences or showcases and meetings with artists for album, book or film releases or signings. Please note: at the SNCF station, a new address welcomes you for nomadic and travel products: telephony, accessories, micro-computing and sound.

Specialized in spirituality (all beliefs and religions combined) from the East and the West, this bookstore offers books in line with its motto "Better knowledge for better understanding - Better understanding for better love" on the themes of personal development, health, divinatory arts, parallel sciences and ecology. In all, there are about 6,000 references available. There is also a space with a choice of music for relaxation, a range of natural incense, objects and a card department. Regularly, the bookshop organizes meetings and exchanges with authors.

La Durance is a bookshop in Nantes that is more than a hundred years old and still independent. A beautiful and warm space spread over four levels where we pride ourselves on offering no less than 60,000 references on the many shelves: literature, culture and leisure, youth, learning and teaching, science and technology, legal and professional books, humanities, university works, arts and history. Competent booksellers await you in each of these sectors. Among other things, there is a section devoted to regionalism and a "language bookshop" with thousands of foreign titles in their original version. A real temple of reading, with a smile and the competence of the booksellers! The Durance school card (free of charge) gives a 5% discount to secondary school students in the Loire-Atlantique region.

Bookworms and bookworms know this address and its bargains well. All types of second-hand books are represented here: paperbacks, comic books, detective stories, art books, cooking books, personal development books... You can also buy magazines in very good condition. Books for young people of all categories are well represented. Gift ideas are in the air with some art books, specialized encyclopedias, or even some books coming from publishers' sales, new ones then! Don't hesitate if you want to part with some of your books, here we buy them back with payment in cash, checks or vouchers. A good address !