LE FURET DU NORD
Read moreIt'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!
LA CHOUETTE LIBRAIRIE
Read moreThis 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!
LA LISON
Read moreA 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.
PLACE RONDE
Read morePlace 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
Read moreLe 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.
FNAC
Read moreAn 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?