Specialized bookstores Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

It's been 15 years since this cartoon library made the beautiful days of genre lovers.

Laurent Adorn has taken over the case for three years. This former computer agency manager is obviously a great amateur of Comic Strips. Client at the start of Comic Strips he realizes his Pet dream: Change in the world of comic. A change of formula? Not really. If only Laurent stopped the coffee game to give more room to the bd. It is an independent bookshop - bravo! - specialist who proposes the Franco-Belgian comic - all publishers of the general public to the independent label -, American comics - VF and VO -, manga - Japan -, manwha - Korean -, illustrated books - VF and VO -, para-bd - figurines, posters, gadgets. This is the dream of comic fous, because besides the available background, there is the listening and advice of a passionate lover. Meetings are regularly held with authors. rayons of opportunities and collectors.

This store, located at the very top of the Cours Mirabeau, is dedicated to comics (over 300 items!) and manga, but not only that... The shelves are packed with figurines and other goodies. In fact, all generations can be found here, from manga fans to Tintin fans and role-playing game enthusiasts. Authors and designers can be met at signing sessions. Stéphane and Domitille are always on hand to give advice. Fans will also appreciate the second-hand comics section.

The Actes Sud bookstore, an offshoot of the famous publishing house of the same name, is a veritable temple of culture On a surface of ^350m2, you will find a permanent collection of forty thousand titles: books, of course, but also comics and musical works... Also to be discovered, the youth section in a dedicated space and its twelve thousand references. It also hosts exhibitions and readings with authors. A small plus, the booksellers are all passionate and give excellent advice.

Born more than 30 years ago in the Phocaean city, the bookshop of the 3rd Millennium became the main address for all that relates to esotericism, parapsychology, occult, initiation, white magic, divination, Freemasonry and the various natural medicines. You will also find pendulums, incense, tarot cards, CDs, DVDs and video cassettes. Some novelties finally especially on products of well-being with aromatherapy and Feng-Shui. This specialized address remains the reference in Marseille for all this time. Although slightly hidden in this street in withdrawal, the followers find their way.

At the heart of the MuCEM, on the ground floor to be precise, is this modern and spacious bookshop, opened in 2013 by Actes Sud and their Marseilles reference bookstore Maupetit, on the Canebière. The emphasis here is clearly on works of art related to the MuCEM exhibitions, beautiful books and everything related to topics around the Mediterranean of course. Popularity of the place obliges, books in foreign languages are also sold, which is not always easy in Marseille. All the same, the whole constitutes a beautiful collection of nearly 40,000 works, accessible to all, for the pleasure of the eyes and the touch.

This is one of the nicest, most innovative news in the world of the Marseilles BD. At the joysticks since 2005 two passionate, Peggy Poirier and Emmanuel Marin have more than one idea in reserve to allow you to discover the comic book in all its forms: graphic novels, Belgian Franco-Belgian, youth, comics, mangas, essays, fanzines, magazines… with figurines, posters, meetings, dedications and exhibitions of young authors… We even find original boards. Visit its website. It is filled with information and will surely give you the desire to visit. The shop is also a tea room… Note that in November, the bookstore also hosts the Massilia BD festival and that, throughout the year, there is a meeting, a dedication and a veneer.

A few steps from the Old Port, this special library, with a person who is also responsible for mediums consultations and dispense tarots courses, proposes to help you discover your future, learn to know you better, manage and channel your emotions. You will find the whole panoply of perfect palmists, everything on tarologie, divinatory arts but also stones with various powers, beneficial jewellery, very special candles, encens amplifiers. Note that the boss of the shop regularly organizes mini-festivals of mediums…

Bd, head prints, resin, here you will find more than 6 000 references. In addition, the snorgleux is considered the manga temple and goodies in Marseille. If in addition, regardless of your purchase you get 5% automatically, Lang law forgotten by many but not here, so do not hesitate to go to this shop. With some luck, you may even be able to give a dedication, authors such as Boy, Grills, Moreno or Turf have passed over in recent years. Also to the BD Plan de Cuques festival which takes place in November.

When you enter, you will be pleasantly surprised by the delicious smell of incense that fills the places. You will take your time to choose your book on the mediums or rebalancing of chakras, as well as your energy minerals and jewellery. Area of freedom of thought and taste for discovery.

Tao bookshop offers all kinds of arcane works (all the big ones are there: Julius Evola, René Guénon, Fritjohf Schuon, Georges Taught, Fulcanelli…), spirituality, mythology or personal development. In addition, if you are looking for a course for bocage, yoga or tarologie, the bookstore displays all kinds of ads on the region.

All works on oriental and Islamic culture are located in this small library of the centre. Some are translated into French and other writings in Arabic. You will find a great choice of Koran, some of which are truly beautiful, as well as works for children: ideal to offer. Traditional dress men and women. Accessories.

This is the only English bookshop in the city, where you will find all kinds of works: books for children, novels, thrillers, guides or even dictionaries, school books and video cassettes, Dvds. In addition, you will be advised with kindness and precision and it is possible to order very sharp books.

If you are looking for a guide to visit a country, travel stories (like «Beasts, Men and Gods» * from Ferdynand Ossendowski and «World Use» of Nicolas Bouvier), general maps or mountains and seas, visit the Magellan. The shop contains many references (new or used), including very good ones like Le Petit Smart! In addition, the proprio is very nice and really loves his job, so take advantage of his advice. World, seas, nature, mountains, maps, guides, travel stories.

This sign of the Siloé network of religious bookshops is dedicated to the different religions, mystics, works of sociology, philosophy, history of religions... You will find fundamental works, such as the writings of the first Christian thinkers, the Confessions of Saint Augustine, the rule of Saint Benedict, books and notebooks of catechesis, Bibles, the works of the great thinkers and philosophers of today on religion and religions, Tibetan Buddhism, etc. Also religious objects: icons, rosaries, candles, small religious objects, crucifixes or virgins, medals and baptismal crosses, images of communion..

A 2020 favourite of Le Petit Futé, this bookstore remains one of our favourites once again this year. In this beautiful space designed for children and parents, we appreciate a bookstore with a wide selection of books and toys for all ages, with even a section aimed more at adults (or older children) at the back. Relaxed atmosphere, we love to be put at ease by enjoying a hot (or cool for the little ones) drink and taking a seat in the back room. It is there, in a very childish decor, that the workshops and meetings take place every month: yoga for the little ones, musical awakening, writing classes for adults, prenatal singing... A smart place for young and old.

Behind a somewhat dusty and outdated storefront hides a treasure. Nestled on the lively Place Jean Jaurès, this bookshop specializing in comic books is a real Ali Baba's cave for lovers of the 9th art. You can find rare first editions, unique pieces, sold at the side price and some even discounted. The bins of second-hand comics are overflowing with marvels, there are some for all the prices and all the tastes. We were moved by the original editions of Asterix, Tintin, that we can hold in our hands. A real pearl.

This store with an unmistakable front in the streets of Cours Julien, is in fact much more than a simple bookshop specialized in comics. It is the den of the editions of the same name, Même pas mal, which has been raging for a few years in the Marseilles comic book scene and beyond. Comic strip titles that are willingly satirical, often with a protesting and denunciatory tone. A catalog that you will find in the store as well as on the website, as well as derivative products, fanzines and illustrated objects. We can find at Même pas mal some very talented authors like Margaux Chetteau, Hila Noam, Karl Stevens or Emre Ohrun to name a few.

A religious bookstore that offers a large choice of reference and current works, and a section of DVDs and CDs. For children, board games to learn the Bible while having fun, and also a large choice of objects: crosses, rosaries, prints, santons and religious statuettes, which are offered on the occasion of baptisms, communions and religious events. The booksellers are very friendly and have excellent advice, so you won't come away empty-handed! Do not hesitate to ask for advice.