General bookshops Pau

Founded by Jacques Tonnet in 1797, this bookshop in Pau, which holds the LIR (Librairie Indépendante de Référence) label, is one of the oldest independent bookshops in France. It offers a wide range of books, including school textbooks, romance novels, thrillers, philosophical essays and the latest Prix Femina! Nearly 67,000 references are spread over three levels. Thanks to the invaluable advice of our booksellers, you'll find the right book in every genre: French and foreign literature, poetry, magazines, fine books, travel, cookery, gardening, fine arts, children's books, as well as regional works on the Pyrenees, carefully selected by our team.

The Espace Culturel is a bookshop, ticket office and computer/multimedia center all rolled into one. Let our 17 booksellers help you find what you're looking for among our 80,000 books. From detective novels to poetry, philosophical essays to historical accounts, practical works to school textbooks: you'll find everything you need here, to escape through images or reading. A beautiful manga and comics section and gift ideas for all ages are endless between its shelves.

With 3,200 m² of floor space, the Fnac store in Pau features all the company's products and services on 2 levels: books, DVDs, microcomputers, photography, hi-fi, TV, video, home cinema, tickets for shows, microcomputer and multimedia training courses. A large section devoted to comics and manga, as well as a variety of nomadic products such as smartphones, tablets, computers and connected watches, are also on offer. Relaxation areas are accessible on the^1st level, including a 65 m² meeting forum with activities linked to current cultural events, book signings, debates, a silver photo gallery, a drinks dispenser... This is the Palais des Pyrénées' flagship store.