LIBRAIRIE GIARD

Specialized in ancient books, scholarship, science and technology, illustrated books, bibliophilie and religious history, the Giard family has been demonstrating its expertise for nearly 250 years. Maison Giard is a true business institution lillois and one of the advocates in the history of the city. Since 2003, it was François Giard who perpetuated the family tradition. In the small bookstore located near the Ghent Gate, almost confidential, hundreds of valuable books cover shelves and libraries. The volumes of the Pléiade parallel English books specialized in ancient painting, maps of the city correspond to historical prints. Most books are signed and numbered by the original publishers. François Giard guides you among these exceptional works sharing his passion and expertise. The latter is not only bookseller, but also researcher, master of auction and above all expert in the evaluation and estimation of works in succession. Maison Giard is 250 years of expertise and exception.