The best bookshops Saint-Etienne

Founded in 1961, Librairie de Paris has just been voted ^22nd independent bookshop in France (according to Livre Hebdo 2020). Here, you'll find books of the moment, booksellers' favorites and the great classics. Among the countless references, absolutely every type of work is available: French literature, fine arts, children's books, school and university books, comics, mangas, comic books, craft books, foreign literature... Regional books remain the house specialty, with a wide selection of local historical books. The staff are passionate and knowledgeable, so don't hesitate to ask for advice or a little help in finding your item!

La Banque du Livre is a bookstore offering books, CDs, DVDs and vinyl records of all kinds. In this bookstore, you will only find second-hand, old or new and above all, at a low price. The stock is very important, but the large time slot will allow you to take your time to find small treasures for the whole family. Novels, comics, manga, children's books, literature, theatre or regional books, you can buy, offer your books for sale or exchange your books. The same applies to other supports. Please note that the bookshop has a stand on the markets of Bellevue, Firminy and Rive de Gier. An address to recommend.

Covering 1,000 m², just a stone's throw from the town hall, the Forum bookshop is the culture shop in the centre of Saint-Etienne. On two floors, you can browse through the bookshop, stationery, music, video and games/toys departments. The book world is very rich: from essays on ecology to fine arts, from children's comics to Montessori education... all audiences can find something for everyone. Literature is particularly represented: great authors, youth, translations, a pleiad, detective novels, fantasy? Relaxation and strolling will be at the rendezvous in this place always so appreciated by artists and bibliophiles. Please note that the bookshop offers online booking or purchase.

Located in the rue de la Résistance, the Librairie des Croquelinottes is an Ali Baba's cave for young and old children. You are sure to be attracted by the aesthetics of the colourful shop window, just like this charming boutique. Specialising in children's literature, you will discover a wide choice for all ages: tactile and sound books, illustrated dictionaries, colouring books, novels, manga, Montessori method, bilingual books... Adults who love art will also be delighted to find superb albums and comic books, with authors such as Rebecca Dautremer or Matthias Picard. Passionate and competent staff: we can only recommend!

The most famous cultural superstore in France has a store in Saint-Etienne. Fnac is the place where you will find everything you need, from classics to travel and cookery books, science fiction, comics... At Fnac you can also buy all the hi-fi, computer and photo equipment of your dreams. If you are interested in purchasing an Apple product, a dedicated brand space will allow you to test it with an experienced employee. In recent years, the company has also been selling toys and board games. The salespeople are of good advice, and the Fnac card is really interesting, especially for shows.

Since its opening in 2002 in the Grand-Rue of Saint-Étienne, this specialised bookshop has become the meeting place for all Franco-Belgian comic book lovers, but not only! Lovers of manga, luxury editions, art books or non-fiction, you are bound to find what you are looking for among the countless references and derived products. Much more than a simple shop, regulars and curious people go there to exchange with a qualified and passionate professional team, who will take the time to discuss with you. The shop also has a coffee corner and welcomes artists several times a year for signing sessions.

The storefront in the Latin Quarter, looking as if it had stepped out of ancient times, is a real eye-catcher. The interior, in successive universes with books up to the ceiling, is a reader's dream. Silvia Aulagnon, originally from Eastern Europe, opened this bookshop in 1995. It is very well stocked, especially in literature, history and poetry, but also in books on spirituality, theater, music, art, literary correspondence, detective fiction, science fiction... On the tables, you'll find works not always featured elsewhere. You'll also find an in-depth selection of books on the humanities and social sciences. Don't hesitate to ask for advice - the bookseller knows her stuff!

The Lune et l'Autre bookstore encourages the pleasure of reading. The shop is divided into two parts. One is dedicated to books for adults, with the latest literary news of the moment, but also an interesting selection of beautiful books, ideal for gifts. The other is dedicated to books for children. The cosy atmosphere makes you lose yourself in the shelves in search of your next reading. The composition of the shelves changes regularly. Don't hesitate to come in often to discover all the new items. French literature, foreign literature, humanities, poetry, art books: here you'll end up finding what you're looking for and get good advice.

Located on rue Notre-Dame, the Mauvais Genres bookshop specializes in popular literature, including thrillers, science fiction, fantasy, comic books and American comics, in French translation or the original... All books, recent or older, are second-hand but in very good condition. Buying and selling takes place in a friendly atmosphere. Thierry Araud is a captivating and culturally-savvy bookseller who will guide you through the stacks of books, giving you personalized advice and unearthing the rarities he knows best. There's nothing like an enthusiast to find you a pearl that will make your sleepless nights tingle!

Les Intrus is an independent bookshop specializing in comics and graphic novels. Félicien Riss is at the helm of this address, which he sees as a cultural meeting place. His aim is to highlight his favorite books, with an emphasis on independent authors and topical themes. But you can also buy classic comics, mangas and comic books. The store even has a children's corner, as well as a space for exhibitions and book signings.