The best bookshops Rouen

Here is a bookshop that bears its name well! Jérémy Dupuis puts within reach of your eyes second-hand books of great material and intellectual quality: French and foreign literature, thrillers and science fiction, children's books and comics, art and regionalism, theatre and poetry. You will find marvels in the humanities section: philosophy, religion, history, as well as old books that will delight lovers of typography and Morocco. The best part? If you are looking for a rare gem, we will find it for you. Outside, there are surprises for 50 cts!

This bookstore, located a stone's throw from the Théâtre des Arts, specializes in comic books. It's a real gold mine, meticulously maintained by Fred and Olivier. Depending on your tastes, they will know how to orientate, guide and advise you to help you discover unknown shores of bubble literature, because they are very passionate! For fans, signing sessions with the authors are organised regularly, and you can find a schedule on the bookshop's Facebook page. So push the door!

Facing the flowery gardens of the Hôtel-de-Ville, the English bookshop is nestled in a beautiful half-timbered house, and will seduce you immediately. To understand a language, there is nothing like immersing yourself in it. This is the challenge launched in 1984 by Jane Fitte and taken up since 2017 by the Jersiais Paul Billington. You will find the great English classics and current releases, DVDs, audio books and board games in English. The bookshop also organises language courses for adults, individually or in groups.

L'Armitière is an address that cannot be ignored. You will find here all the latest publications: French and foreign literature, detective stories, essays, history, sociology, comics and graphic novels, tourism... You will be drawn by the many shelves of this refurbished building, which offers a warm atmosphere, and you will be able to leaf through a book in an armchair. On the ground floor, you will find the children's area, the stationery shop and the press. What's more? The meetings with the authors, a real pleasure for all lovers of literature.

Here's a smart address where book lovers are sure to find their treasures. In this little store a few steps from the Gros-Horloge, you'll find a treasure trove of books by authors and anonymous authors, as well as beautiful old editions. You'll also find novels and dictionaries at affordable prices. Don't hesitate to ask for advice. The proprietor knows his kingdom inside out and will help you in your quest for that rare book. Constant new arrivals will keep you coming back for more.

The Espace culturel E. Leclerc offers in this store a large choice of books, CDs and DVDs, from the most popular ones to the most popular ones, but also works from small publishers or productions from independent labels. You will find general literature, detective stories, practical books and travel guides, comic books, children's books, dictionaries... It is also a ticket office. A practical address after having filled up the fridge.

The Funambules bookshop, opened by enthusiasts, has won over the public in Rouen, who find there the gems of the 9th art. It offers a wide selection of albums, mangas, comics and graphic novels, for adults, teenagers and children. For those who are lost among all the publications, the booksellers will guide you with passion because they know perfectly the current events of the sector. Everyone will find what they are looking for. The best part? The meetings and signing sessions with the authors (a tip: come a little in advance!).

At the foot of the cathedral, in the picturesque rue Saint-Romain, the Rollon bookshop is a quality bookshop. The books on sale are carefully arranged in well-stocked shelves. Local history, comics, science-fiction fantasy, humanities, detective fiction, and sometimes, rare foreign-language items, limited or original editions. The store also sells derivative products such as figurines. Don't forget to pay a visit to the basement, where you'll find even more treasures.

FNAC covers all cultural and leisure products. In the bookshop, tables and shelves are organized by theme, so there's something for everyone. In addition to the latest books, CDs, vinyls and DVDs, you'll find cameras and videos, computers, Hi-Fi, TVs and accessories (very selective!) and cell phones, as well as a whole range of food processors. The best part? The ticket office selling tickets for Parisian shows and the parcel collection boxes in the mall lobby.

Here is a beautiful new address which gives back some joy to the rue de la République. This fantasy and science fiction bookstore is not only a bookstore. This beautiful store proposes, for the lovers of the genre, a whole universe of medieval, fantastic and legends, with objects such as bracelets, candle holders, candles, notebooks, figurines, but also original plant compositions realized by real artists of plants. And what we like is to go to the back of the store, in the tea room, to taste a cake while drinking a chocolate.

Here's a new address in Rouen that we're really excited about: a bookshop-café that's breathing new life into the Saint-Vivien/Saint-Hilaire district, where we're now keen to take a stroll. In this beautiful store, housed in a half-timbered house with a garden courtyard, you'll discover the latest literary releases, but not only. You'll also find a fine selection of second-hand books and... a bar! You'll be able to sip a coffee or enjoy a cake and, oh supreme joy, at aperitif time, a glass of wine. A must try!