The best bookshops New Aquitaine

Magnificent story that the Martin and Delbert families. 1850: Jean Martin creates a bookstore, his daughter married Jules Delbert a school director who takes over the bookstore. In 1931 his son René lawyer succeeded him in 1945 Jean-Pierre son of René, pushing his first cries. René's death in 1947 forced his wife Blanche Stalker to hold the bar until Jean-Pierre resumed the "shop" in 1972. Today Jean-Pierre Delbert works with his son Frédéric. And here's how 5 generations later the adventure continues, develops and proves if needed was that there are still readers hundred fifty years after the opening of the first boutique! 2009: The adventure further continues after the expansion of the library, which therefore offers 1500 m 2 of cultural pleasures! A huge glass staircase, a glass lift and… even more room for the literature allowing the Delbert family to offer 8 000 additional references, of all kinds. A whole floor is devoted to Cds, Dvds, comic books, mangas books, school books and university books, leaving enough space on the ground floor for two main clubs and youth radius, in addition to the general works. No need to run Toulouse or Bordeaux to equip itself in culture, the Delbert saga makes Agen a choice of choice of Lot-et-Garonne.

Between rue Sainte-Catherine and Place Camille Jullian, you'll find Krazy Kat, a rock'n'roll café-library. On two floors, comics are the order of the day: the store boasts no fewer than 15,000 references, and the staff are unbeatable! In addition to the great comic-book classics, purists can find graphic novels, rare items and attend signing sessions. At lunchtime, the store welcomes those who want to bubble up and nibble! Salads, quiches and pizzas can be enjoyed on the tables and benches of the Franquin bar.

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.

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.

The window displays are constantly updated with the latest releases, playing up the transparency with written comments... in pen, please, from the most seductive to the worst, from the unknown author to the most famous. There's no room for complacency, and frankness is the order of the day at this bookshop, which opened over 36 years ago and specializes in literature, non-fiction and fine books in general. With regular book signings by literary personalities.

This independent bookstore-gallery has been the pride of Bordeaux's underground culture since 2002. Located in the Old Bordeaux, La Mauvaise Réputation specializes in contemporary art, philosophy and graphic design. The bookstore offers literary genres that are not well represented among its colleagues. On the gallery side, the exhibitions follow one another and are carefully chosen. The artists put forward are funny, avant-garde or protesting and are part of this offbeat spirit which makes the Mauvaise Réputation a really unique place!

Looking for second-hand books? Head for La Bouquinerie Plus! The franchise is also present in Mérignac, Pessac, Soulac-sur-Mer and Vendays-Montalivet. Everywhere, they offer a buying, selling and exchange service. In Bordeaux, you'll find shelves devoted to novels (large format and paperback), comics and science fiction, as well as CDs and DVDs. Don't want your books any more? La Bouquinerie Plus buys them back or exchanges them for the books it owns. A great way to sort out your library!

This library is very well provided in regional funds and artothèque, but it is also a place of meetings where one shares his literary passion: many dedications throughout the year, various animations.

Passionate reader or simple stroller, everyone meets in this bookshop installed just a step from the covered market. In the pedestrian street, one takes time to breathe the iodized air and to admire a window always so magnificent. For more than 10 years, Stéphanie and Jérôme have been welcoming all literature lovers with a smile. Formerly in charge of a literary department and passionate about comics, they form a strong duo and advise you in the best way. On the program: children's literature, comics, documentaries...

On the ground floor, Emmanuel Kenneth paper bubble universe in preamble and, when you climb on the floor, a bathtub welcomes you for a trip to the country of the book. The Archimedes Bath, created by Elodie Martin and Laurence Guillemot, opens its doors to offer a place where the love of literature radiates from each of the readers who voluntarily get lost. This project was born after the closure of the bookstore Les Trois Épis where they long put their books at the literary building in Brive. In a general universe of close to 120 m ², Elodie and Laurence have already planned to use the space to create a beautiful theatre radius and a specially designed animation area on a glass floor.

The Maison Darrigade (named after the former world champion cyclist) has been the place to buy newspapers and browse the shelves in search of literary, sporting, tourist or gastronomic finds since 1970. From general literature, French and foreign, to art, history, current affairs, bridge, esoterica, sport, comics and the daily press (25,000 items). Ideally located before heading to the nearby beach.

So practical and essential for locals and tourists alike is this store dedicated to press, books, but also souvenirs stamped with the name of the village, and even the name of the sign, with its little rosé or white wine from the region. Parlementia beers, T-shirts, sun creams, writers' signings and more. Voie Une, because the establishment, which is in front of the SNCF train stop, is separated from the nearby ocean by the railroad line. The store is also a post office where you can find almost anything.