The best bookshops New Aquitaine

Since 1989, it is one of the high places of the cultureunderground of the city. This associative space, with more than 55 000 references, has for mission the preservation and the diffusion of fanzines (contraction of fan and magazine). It is the largest European collection. This small magazine of comics, science fiction, music, cinema..., written by amateurs for other enthusiasts exists in many languages. The Fanzino also hosts a silk-screening laboratory that organizes workshops, trainings and realizes orders for individuals.

Every passionate cartoon enthusiast has spent countless hours on 63, the anthill of 9 th art. The shop line is clear: share bédé from 7 to 77 years. To listen to the boss, who holds the rudder firmly since 1996, one would think a little in a BD. He has airs of wolffish, large, mighty, impressive… But do not hesitate to ask him advice, he always falls right! It puts its encyclopaedic knowledge at your service. Ink Bubbles is also renowned for bringing authors to signing sessions that have nothing to envy the Angoulême festival! In addition to the eternal Tintin, Corto and Asterix, the library also has a manga rayon. Derivatives, lithographs, prints, posters, postcards… ideas with which you can leave if you wish to make an original gift to a loved one. Since you are told that this is an unavoidable place…

Since 1985, Rêv'en pages has been a bookshop of wonders. It's a place where you can rediscover your childlike soul: a window display beautifully decorated to match your imagination, you're entering another world, that of an independent bookshop specializing in children's literature, which promotes bibliodiversity. In this pleasant store, you'll find non-fiction books, first readings, albums, novels, music books... Enthusiastic booksellers are on hand to offer advice and help you make the right choice for you!

Founded by Jacques Tonnet in 1797, this bookshop in Pau, which holds the LIR (Librairie Indépendante de Référence) label, is one of the oldest independent bookshops in France. It offers a wide range of books, including school textbooks, romance novels, thrillers, philosophical essays and the latest Prix Femina! Nearly 67,000 references are spread over three levels. Thanks to the invaluable advice of our booksellers, you'll find the right book in every genre: French and foreign literature, poetry, magazines, fine books, travel, cookery, gardening, fine arts, children's books, as well as regional works on the Pyrenees, carefully selected by our team.

The Cultura store in Mérignac, France, offers a wide selection of literature, music albums, DVDs, high-tech equipment, video games and everything you need to try your hand at fine art. Cultura also offers you the chance to experience culture live. Take part in show-cases inside the store and discover local artists, or learn how to create mosaics, decorative objects, jewelry... Young and old alike can take part in these creative workshops: see the program on their website. Come and get a taste of culture, guided by a friendly team who will advise you with a smile.

The cultural space of the Leclerc supermarket in Saint-Médard-en-Jalles is a place entirely dedicated to culture! The team offers a wide range of cultural products and thousands of references, whether in literature, music, cinema or video games. The Leclerc centre also hosts meetings with artists, writers and illustrators, conferences, concerts and numerous exhibitions. A high-tech section completes this rather exhaustive offer of cultural products. In-store collection within 48 hours.

The Espace Culturel is a bookshop, ticket office and computer/multimedia center all rolled into one. Let our 17 booksellers help you find what you're looking for among our 80,000 books. From detective novels to poetry, philosophical essays to historical accounts, practical works to school textbooks: you'll find everything you need here, to escape through images or reading. A beautiful manga and comics section and gift ideas for all ages are endless between its shelves.

At the foot of the cathedral, this independent bookshop specializing in local and Basque-language books offers almost 130,000 titles on 150 m² of floor space. With a wide choice of general and Basque literature, meetings with authors, multicultural events and university books. CDs, DVDs, books, games, stationery and a ticketing service are also available. Its long-standing quest for excellence has made it a beacon of Basque culture. The choice is yours!

Whether you're looking at the books or writing them, we're discovering everything for his happiness in this library-stationery. On the ground floor is the stationery, stamped Full Sky, where there is also a choice of materials and equipment for creative leisure. If you move the stairs, we are in the middle of the books, from the school to the best-seller, the gift books (to be done and, of course, to the comic book). The staff is very good advice.

It's one of the Rochelais' favorite cultural superstores. Located in a shopping zone, it is easily accessible, and even has an underground parking lot. If the Petit Futé never fails to make a detour to a bookshop, it also likes this kind of address. It has to be said that it's a pleasant place, with wide aisles that allow you to stroll leisurely. You'll be immersed in the world of books, which you can leaf through on the lovely sofa. Then it's time for music, with self-service pianos and a wall of guitars. The cultural journey comes to an end in the world of creative hobbies. The staff are all smiles and good advice.

Cultura strives to promote culture and creative leisure by offering a variety of products and activities for all ages and interests. There's a bookshop with over 80,000 items, from comics to manga, as well as video games, music, instruments and sheet music. A fine arts area offers all the materials needed for all forms of artistic creation: paint, paper, polystyrene supports, etc. The ticketing service sells tickets for upcoming shows and concerts, particularly throughout the Béarn region. Finally, an online presence allows you to purchase items and access cultural resources.

In addition to offering many new books at reduced prices, the Quai des Livres also offers quality advice on a wide selection of literary genres. Here, in the absence of new books, the curious can find some rare editions or go and have a look at the posters and postcards. At the same time, the bookshop has added an art gallery (photos and paintings) and presents an exhibition every month. For those who would like to exhibit their works, information is available from the booksellers or by e-mail.

Bradley's Bookshop is the ideal place for food lovers and literature enthusiasts... but in the original version, please! This English bookshop has been an institution in Bordeaux since its foundation in 1983. Since Bradley's Bookshop moved to rue de la Merci, a tea room corner has been added among the books. Take a seat in the store and soak up British culture in this lovely , cozy space. Comfortable sofas and wooden tables are arranged to welcome the curious and the regulars.

At the corner of Maréchal-Leclerc boulevard, not far from the Halles, you will find this small corner of the corner held by reading lovers with all the headlines of the newspapers, as well as local works and frequent dedications organised on warm air. There's also a small stationery corner to provide writing material and why not get there even…

Born in Dax, Benoît Lacoste, a former computer engineer with a passion for literature, is back home, and more precisely in Saint-Paul-lès-Dax where he has opened his own bookstore. In fact, the idea had been in his head for quite some time. For his entourage, such a project was almost an evidence. At Les Feuilles Volantes, Benoît Lacoste intends to make a special place for alternative publishing houses, such as Les Forges du Vulcain or Au Diable Vauvert. Let yourself be advised by this lover of writing and reading.

The town of Pau is famous for its legendary Grands Prix auto and motorcycle races, which have been held since 1900. Enthusiasts will appreciate discovering the Motors Mania bookshop in the Château district. Since 2003, this independent bookshop has been entirely dedicated to the world of cars, with a wide selection of books, comics, posters, DVDs, magazines, etc. You're sure to love its quality books and rarities. The website allows you to order the object of your desire wherever you are!

A very friendly bookshop-café in the center of town, run by real booksellers. In addition to an excellent selection of books (and cookies for snacks) and a mouth-watering children's section, you can attend exhibitions, discussion evenings, parent-child workshops of all kinds - scientific mediation (really fun and creative), well-being and massages, and so on. And if you're on the go, there's a wi-fi room at your disposal. The literary season is punctuated with events.

In the heart of the old town, just opposite the Le Richelieu café, the Preferences bookstore has become one of the most important of the area. Peter, if he is not on his doorstep to look at passers-by, is inside his shop and shares a tea or glass of wine with some curious who stopped there, to talk about literature, rain and fine weather, or the Gaspé, from where our bookseller brought this Viennese accent so charming. Here you don't necessarily find the best best seller, because books are selected according to demanding criteria, depending on the tastes of the one who sells them. It does not fail to read all the works he proposes and he will advise you, guide you and make you make some unexpected discoveries. Customer suggestions are always welcome, because here curiosity is not a bad defect!

In this library you will find carefully selected novels and a wide range of youth literature and works on gardening, cooking or eco-construction. Take a book at random, and enjoy a jasmine tea or hot chocolate next to the stove or in the patio at the back of the shop, depending on the season. Marie, the owner of the sites, is always ready to give his wise reading advice. She regularly organizes documentaries, readings and authors. Every first Saturday of the month, everyone can rant his prose in the scenes of the scenes, which won every time.

On nearly 600 m², in the middle of pine shelves from the Landes region, former publisher Anthony Clément and his team welcome, guide and advise literature lovers who can enjoy 15,000 titles. More than a bookstore, you are in a "social club café", named after the association that gathers some 350 members around a global cultural project. Literary meetings, book signings with authors, concerts, plays, artists' performances, conferences and movie debates are regularly organized.

The arcades of Rue Chaudrier are one of the best places to stroll in La Rochelle. People come here to buy fashionable clothes and pastries, but also... books! This bookshop makes no secret of the fact that it stocks a wide range of publishers, enabling bibliophiles to indulge their passion at lower cost. Different areas are available, one for fine books (music, history, nature), the other for children's books. Prices are particularly attractive for those looking to treat themselves or find a gift idea.

This 55 m² bookstore dedicated to the family, invested by two passionate booksellers, opened its doors in early 2020! In this bright and warm place, you will find a nice selection of children's books, from infancy to adolescence, as well as several practical life departments (personal development, parenting, cooking, leisure...), and you can count on the enlightened advice of the professionals. Every month, animations are organized: meetings with authors and illustrators, dedications, readings, creative workshops for the family...

Located in Aixe-sur-Vienne, Le Temps de Vivre is a veritable crossroads of life and creativity. Combining a café and an independent bookshop, it offers a space where cultural exchange and relaxation come together. Whether working, attending concerts, conferences or exhibitions, every visit is a pleasant surprise. The dynamism of this place is evident not only in the diversity of its activities, but also in the warm welcome it always offers. Le Temps de Vivre is definitely a place where you feel alive and inspired.

I love this independent bookstore located just a few steps from the market. Not only the shop window is nice, but the place as a whole is worth a visit. Sandra, Bérengère, Gaëlle and Guillaume - who has just been crowned "bookseller of the year" - make up the team of a festive place where you can go and meet new authors, but also take the time to discover books and read. Head upstairs and its cosy atmosphere, to consult books in this bookstore which is above all a place of solidarity. This policy offers the booksellers a real freedom, to defend the books, but also to select pocket formats at accessible prices.

The Bookstore is an atypical bookshop in Biarritz. Recognizable by its dark green wooden front, it has a warm, English-style feel. Beyond the front door, the aged wood and velvet decor give it a cosy air. The library of books spreads over two floors in a subdued atmosphere. Books from all horizons and genres are available, and the staff are always on hand to help you with your research. And all year round, you can meet authors for book signings.

The Cosmopolite bookshop is an independent bookshop located in the Galerie du champ de Mars. From beautiful art books to paperbacks, mangas, history and philosophy, all themes are covered. Stationery, creative hobby supplies, a lovely gift area with a fine selection of pens and a CD and DVD area are all available in corners. Children have their own book corner, which extends into the adjoining cosmokids boutique, dedicated to the world of play.

The Luluberlue bookstore, created at the end of the 1960s, is a local institution. Already, the beautiful window makes us look at it and once the door is open, we discover 100 m² dedicated to literature, beautiful books and magazines. But the strength of Luluberlue is its anchorage in local life. Delphine, Eric and Sylvie maintain a close relationship with the actors of the book industry in the region: publishing houses, authors or photographers from the Médoc and more globally from the Gironde. Other strong points: meetings with authors, writing workshops, readings..

Art et Livre is a religious store located in downtown Dax, open for over 100 years. Their project, to evangelize through books, to be at the service of parishes, to answer the needs of all, Christians or not. You will find in the store a large choice of religious books but also Christmas decorations to decorate your crib, or simply a CD or a DVD, with a counselor at your disposal in case of need. The website is also very well supplied and gives many ideas for reading and gifts.

This culinary bookshop is a small bookstore specializing in cooking, gastronomy, smoking and oenology. Here, among the 12,000 books, old and new, you'll find great classics on literature, culinary travel... The pretty red front makes you want to take your time in this little store, where Robert will guide you through the vast selection. Well-known in Montmorillon, you'll be hard-pressed to miss this store with its plethora of books to sample without moderation!

La Rochelle's cultural offering has never been richer! Whether in the city center or in shopping areas, there are many places to discover the latest literary releases. This diocesan bookshop, located a stone's throw from Place de Verdun in a pretty arcaded street, was inaugurated in 2018. The opening was requested by the diocese following the closure of the only bookshop dedicated to religion. Benefiting from its proximity to an underground parking lot, it enjoys an unobtrusive shop window. The welcome is pleasant, and the store is dedicated to the Christian religion. A wide range of cultural products can be found here: books, comics, greeting cards...

In the Rue du Pilori, in the heart of Bayonne, you'll find Le Banc Dessiné bookshop, a veritable temple for enthusiasts, with over 7,000 books available in store, not counting those you can order on the website. Jean-Robert, a true "expert", will advise you according to your tastes. You'll find all your favorites, as well as the manga and comics sections, good deals, must-haves, out-of-stock items and bestsellers. With all the comforts of flipping through your comics before you buy.

Part tea room, part bookshop, Bullimic Café is dedicated to the world of comics. You'll find classic comics and a huge selection of Japanese manga, comics and related merchandise, including figurines, posters, accessories... While you make your selection, you can enjoy a refreshment and even connect to the wifi. A passion for cultures where age, generations... and time are forgotten.

The press corner is very rich; the shop also offers postcards and stationery. As for the bookstore, it offers a wide range of novels and interesting books on local culture: history, literature, art, cooking, etc. But what is most important in this shop is the welcome of the owner, who is very kind and devoted to satisfying the desires of his customers.

In this bookstore, you can find Madonna, comics (Marvel, Walt Disney) and other works and derivatives (statuettes, figurines…) linked to this universe. But the "Bullimic" also serves as a tea salon where hot or cold drinks can be served.

A bookshop entirely dedicated to well-being with many books on reflexology, sophrology, meditation, non-violent communication, but also eco-housing, eco-construction... In short, everything you need to know to live healthier! Don't hesitate to ask for advice, we will answer you with pleasure. You will also find many products such as essential oils, diffusers, jewels, candles, organic products, herbal teas, Tibetan bowls and statues... The paradise of well-being is here.

This magnificent bookshop, run by Aline and Jérôme, is packed with references. All its shelves and displays are covered with selected books. Classic literature, French or foreign, biography, "beau livre", comics, novels, latest releases, exhibition catalogs and art books, children's books... there's something for absolutely every taste! You'll find what you're looking for thanks to the booksellers' expert advice. Dynamic, warm and welcoming, l'Escampette organizes, in partnership with the Méliès, small conferences combining literature and cinema. The book is a living material here, a great address for book lovers.

This bookshop specializing in comics and manga is a reference for fans of comics and the famous Japanese plates. Bachi-Bouzouk offers a wide range of titles, from classics to new releases. You'll find a welcoming atmosphere, where you can spend time browsing the shelves, leafing through copies and exploring new series without feeling rushed. Our passionate booksellers, with their in-depth knowledge of series and authors, can recommend titles to suit your tastes and interests.

The l'Evasion bookshop focuses on promoting reading, discovering new authors and creating a community of readers. This bookshop features a carefully chosen selection of books, including a variety of regional titles. Reading recommendations are made according to individual tastes, and regular events are organized such as book clubs and author signings. This small bookshop also offers a comfortable reading area where customers can sit and read quietly. Hot drinks such as coffee, tea and soft drinks can also be ordered.

Aqueras Montanhas( Bearnese forMountains ) is a unique bookshop. It's a place for lovers of Béarnais literature, seekers of linguistic treasures and curious passers-by... Located in the heart of the Hédas district, it is a true guardian of the Béarnaise language. Push open the door and you'll find the shelves overflowing with books, from local literature to contemporary works. Aqueras Montanhas works to preserve the regional language, offering educational works, dictionaries and resources for students...

Clémence and Mario, who are both passionate about literature, particularly children's literature, decided to open a general bookshop selling books in English, Spanish, Basque and French. One of the special features of the shop is the comments - and even reviews - written by the readers themselves on certain books. Children will find books, comics and mangas, as well as a play area with wooden toys and a vintage arcade game.

In this "bookshop hut" perched in the middle of the trees, you will have all the leisure to find second-hand books for children and adults at discounted prices, to chat and to be advised by Olga and Michel. You will be able to sit on the large terrace, 3 meters high, to observe nature. Readings, conferences, exhibitions, workshops, courses... The program is rather rich. For the little story, it is Michel, helped by a handful of friends, who built this unusual place with ecological materials. Without forgetting Olga!

Pierre and Eliane Miremont, from one of the Basque countries, for the other of Brest, asked their suitcases last July in Excideuil. They picked up the city centre's bookstore-stationery. A good compromise between the two regions…

No holiday without reading? Then Jean-Luc Aubarbier and his sister will be helpful in advising you, with a beautiful radius of regional works but also of history and spirituality. Jean-Luc is also a known and recognized author, who has published historical novels and an indispensable visit to the templar sites in France.

With 3,200 m² of floor space, the Fnac store in Pau features all the company's products and services on 2 levels: books, DVDs, microcomputers, photography, hi-fi, TV, video, home cinema, tickets for shows, microcomputer and multimedia training courses. A large section devoted to comics and manga, as well as a variety of nomadic products such as smartphones, tablets, computers and connected watches, are also on offer. Relaxation areas are accessible on the^1st level, including a 65 m² meeting forum with activities linked to current cultural events, book signings, debates, a silver photo gallery, a drinks dispenser... This is the Palais des Pyrénées' flagship store.