The best bookshops Lille

It's impossible to walk around Lille without passing Le Furet du Nord, the emblematic bookshop on the Grand-Place. Its 4,500 sq. m. of floor space, with over 135,000 items spread over seven floors, offers a wide range of literary genres, comics, mangas, travel guides, sports and cookery books, DVDs, art supplies, textbooks, stationery... There really is something for every taste, age and budget. So if you're a fan of culture in all its forms, this magical place is sure to become your favorite HQ!

Even before entering, the bookstore Le Bateau Livre invites you to escape with its white wooden facade and its logo in the shape of a smoking boat ready to leave on the seas of words and poetry. On 200 m², you will find something to satisfy all your desires for literature in a place full of woodwork, with art books, travel books, on feminism, foreign literature... But above all, you will be impressed by the size of the youth section! Headed for the back of the bookshop, with a wide choice of board games, playful books, comics, everything to help young people discover the world of words. The bookshop regularly organizes workshops and meetings.

Repaire des amateurs de, the BD + Café is an important address in Lille. Franco-Belgian BD, comics, manga… the range is wide and you will necessarily find what you are looking for. Valéry and his team are, not only true passionate, but also excellent advisers. Since February 2016, a shelving of used albums has found its place in the basement. There are albums in excellent state, at low prices: the ideal to complete its collection at a lower cost. At the bar you will be asked to take a drink, reading one of the albums of the selection of the moment, made available free of charge. This place is inhabited by the BD, and beyond the books, there are also all these figurines displayed in the windows and the many derivatives that put water in the mouths of the passionate, and seem to give life to the greatest heroes of the 9 th art. Héros heroes when their cartoonists spend a few hours at a table of BD + Café for a signing session…

This independent, generalist bookshop, which takes part in a wide range of events to bring reading to life, offers you entire shelves of books for all ages and tastes: society/philosophy books, novels of all kinds, comics, fine books, essays, children's books..

Its main strength? The excellent advice Hélène and her staff give their customers, as well as their perfect knowledge of their trade and references...

This little bookshop in development lives up to its name: it's really nice!

A haven of peace in the heart of the Saint-Michel district, La Lison is an enthusiastic independent bookshop. Our ambition? To guide you and take you on a journey to the land of words. Yes, we tend to forget it, but that's what a bookshop is: a place for sharing, where dialogue gives rise to an encounter with a book. Its plus points? Its highly specialized, ultra-complete comics section, where comics rub shoulders with the best of contemporary creation. And above all, its children's section, nestled at the very back of the bookshop. Games and toys rub shoulders with the finest works.

Astro City is a nice bookstore that specializes in quality comics. Here it is colourful, pleasant and the sellers are very welcoming. This will delight all those who do not have much more choice in the region. This boutique is very popular with young people and children who are passionate about super heroes… Here you will find all the necessary novelties, but also the greatest classics. Alongside comics in original or in French, you will discover collection figurines, busts and other toys that are the effigy of your favourite heroes, as well as many other derived objects: T-shirts, cups, stickers… And don't hesitate to visit the website, very clear as well.

A magical atmosphere reigns in this bookshop, where guidebooks and atlases invite you to discover faraway lands. With hundreds of references, from novels to essays, photo books to children's albums, the store is an ode to escapism. The team, made up of curious and passionate people, offers tips and advice not only on the books on offer, but above all on the destinations chosen. From booksellers, the team members become travel guides of sorts.

An address that will be of interest to fans of comics, and particularly of the Asian version: here, as the store's name suggests, you can buy and sell second-hand manga. The shelves are well-stocked, the manager is himself a fan, and fans of the genre will find in this new Lille address not only hours of reading ahead for a few euros, but also a real sense of community around a shared passion. You'll find a host of goodies featuring the most emblematic manga heroes. You'll find articulated figurines, card games and even accessories for dressing up in the effigy of your favorite heroes. An address that combines expertise and conviviality!

Place Ronde is a unique bookshop with a warm, cosy atmosphere, offering a cutting-edge selection of books. But in no way does this mean elitism or pretentiousness. Quite the contrary, in fact. This bookshop has been designed for everyone. Thrillers, contemporary literature, comics, essays, children's books, cookery books and decorating books - there's something for everyone! Readings and book signings bring in well-known authors and spotlight up-and-coming talents. Perhaps one of them will stay in the apartment next to the bookshop to write her masterpiece! Yes, Place Ronde is also a Bed & Breakfast. Amazing, isn't it?

Le Biglemoi isn't just a dance invented by Boris Vian! It's also a café-library in the heart of Fives. A wonderful conversion for a place that used to be... a butcher's shop! On the bookshop side: thousands of references for all tastes and ages. Special mention should be made of the extensive children's section, and the range of board games and second-hand books on offer. Café: homemade pastries and, above all, local drinks at free prices! We cater for all budgets, because this bookshop is a place where everyone can enjoy life.

Le Cube is the place to be for lovers of sex and carnal pleasures in Lille. Spread over two floors, this sex shop offers a vast selection of pornographic films and naughty accessories (dildos, vibrators, lubricants, etc.) to satisfy every desire. Its cruising area, frequented by a predominantly male clientele, but also by couples and transvestites, lets you realize your fantasies in projection booths. With its no-holds-barred atmosphere and available changing rooms, Le Cube offers a sensual experience for those wishing to explore their fantasies.

An essential cultural store, FNAC Lille is divided into two sections: one dedicated to ticketing, DVDs, CDs and books, and the other to high-tech items.

Whatever the department, our teams of specialists are always on hand to offer expert advice.

There's also an area where you can spend a whole afternoon at FNAC, reading a book, playing the latest video game or listening to a good jazz album..

Plus: this store offers you the chance to test its products before you buy. A win-win situation, don't you think?