The best bookshops Clermont-Ferrand

Le Grin (pronounced grain - in Mali, it's a meeting place) is a hybrid place, at the same time a bookshop, an associative café, a cultural space (animations, conferences, exhibitions, projections...) and now a restaurant! Mathieu and Mariam, from the association Kodon, also at the initiative of the telephone booth converted into a library near the Jardin Lecoq, have created a multicultural, warm and welcoming space for sharing, just like their couple. The books recovered by the association cover all literatures, the first floor being reserved for the Library of Africa. The restaurant's menu also takes us on a journey, with its dwich formulas, homemade juices and brunches all week long.

Relaunched as a SCOP by some fifteen employees in 2014, it's a mecca for culture. Its shelves cover a wide range of themes: children's literature, novels, comics, fine arts, CDs, DVDs, stationery, school books, etc. Numerous authors come here to meet their readers, programs are concocted with local radio stations, and so on. The employees are the owners of the place and the visitors are the actors of its success. Advice is available as soon as you enter.

Is it useful to introduce you to Fnac. It is the place for those who want to make sure they find the latest literary or musical innovations. If your happiness is not on the shelf, an order in store is always possible depending on stocks. Fnac extends over three levels: the ticket office at the entrance avoids queuing inside, books on the first floor, cd and dvd in the basement. Employees are fast but very busy, the difficulty is to catch one, but once the operation is successful, you may be surprised at their efficiency and knowledge of their products. Far from the privacy of record stores or small bookstores, the place answers all requests.

With its bookstores outside, this little shop is well established on Avenue des Etats-Unis! The ideal break for book lovers and nugget seekers, the stock of opportunities is impressive: more than 12,000 books, more than 20,000 records! Many slightly yellowed paperbacks, some beautiful books in perfect condition, magazines, discs and DVDs. The alphabetical order makes it easy to search, but you can also let yourself be carried away by the bins and shelves to find the rare pearl. The brand also sells, exchanges and buys back. Your books and records will be accepted, or not, according to their interest.

There are almost everything in books and multimedia (DVD, CD, video games, computer, telephony). The sign is a beautiful part of the books: novels, polars, literary novelties, essays… Also a youth radius, with books of awakening, tales and novels. The BD radius is also provided with relatively new titles and a beautiful selection of mangas. A travel/travel guide radius, and also extracurricular, political, legal and economic works… The friendly staff is really available, and orders the title or article that is no longer in store. Comfortable armchairs and sofas invite you to take the time to browse before buying.

Books are a real invitation to travel. They become even more so when they are written in a foreign language. This is what Émilie Debur and Marie Gustot propose by opening an international bookshop-cafe. From novels to plays, detective stories to poetry, the books on offer are in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian... there is something for everyone. The shelves are colourful and the atmosphere is friendly. We like to get lost in the books, to start a new journey on the spot with a tea and to finish it at home.

This 1,200 ^m2 space houses more than 80,000 book references in a bright setting overlooking Clermont-Ferrand. From novels to comics to youth, the attentive staff will be able to advise you. You will also find everything you need in music, DVDs, as well as a well-stocked creative leisure section that organizes workshops to support its creation. Latest culture news, good classics, a haven of culture where you can take a break after the races. The place also allows you to book your show tickets.

The Pochothèque has been part of the Clermont-Ferrand landscape for over 30 years! Lovers of beautiful books and old books know Dominique Volat's little store well. For the others, you will have to look for it in a small alley of the Clermont-Ferrand hillock, not far from the Place de la Victoire. Once inside the shop, you will be surrounded by thousands of books, each one more beautiful than the next. From simple historical booklets to beautiful editions, you will find everything you need to fill your library and to educate yourself on various subjects. The welcome is warm: don't hesitate to ask for advice if you have trouble finding what you want! The prices are rather affordable.

If your shelves are overflowing with books, Ambre Ponnier buys them back from you for one euro per kilo! Once sold, you'll have room to buy new books and enjoy new hours of reading. You have understood the principle: with the Bibliovore - a franchise born in Tours in 2012 - you encourage the circular economy, by buying second-hand books. The selling prices are low: three euros per book, whatever the format, small or large. All genres are on the shelves: paperback novels, children's literature, fine art or history books, comic books... Come without any specific idea and leave with a bag full of books!

This Clermont-Ferrand-based publishing house was founded in 2014 by Valentin Mathé. La Poule qui pond is specialized in children's literature, from birth to college. The collection all cardboard is thought for the toddlers. A material that allows children a first approach to the book by manipulating it. A series of documentaries, entitled "Mondes futurs", developed by the newspaper Albert, addresses current issues. La Poule qui pond also offers a syllabic collection for young readers with dyslexia or learning difficulties. This collection is now accompanied by works for teenagers and adults.

With courage and passion, Dominique Minard, a true lover of foreign and detective literature, has created an establishment at the top of the Rue des Gras. After occupying the rue Pascal, the 7,500 or so works of French and foreign literature, humanities, fine arts and children's literature were refocused on this 90 m² space at the foot of the cathedral. Meetings with authors, readings, dedications, and even themed meetings, conferences, exquisite corpses... The term "independent bookshop" takes on its full meaning here... The advice, the welcome and the choices made make it a beautiful place. A real pleasure. A real favourite.

This famous specialized bookstore on rue Saint-Esprit brings together in one beautiful space all the best in comics, comic books and manga. Esprit BD also offers a selection of its favorites, limited edition prints and all the latest releases that people are looking for. With its Tintin space, Esprit BD is THE Moulinsart dealer in Puy-de-Dôme. It is the address to get the figurines of all the characters of Hergé. New this year: the youth area in the basement. The store also sells magazines from the world of comics, and organizes meetings and dedications with authors, sometimes even small concerts, fanzine and rock'n'roll atmosphere!

As soon as you enter, you let yourself be overwhelmed by the fullness of the place: Zen music, incense... the setting is set. Get ready for a world tour of esotericism. Dream catchers, Tibetan bells, clocks... lucky charms from all over the world coexist with more universal symbols, such as stones, incense, protective candles, oils and perfumes. In addition to astrology, shamanism, Buddhism and other Kabbalistic books, this shop offers a very wide choice of books on well-being, psycho, natural medicines, feng shui, oracles and games. Many little things and common sense to be better in your body and in your head. The website will give you a nice idea of the products but does not list everything, so the best thing is to take a look around... if only for fun, and arouse our curiosity!

A relaxed atmosphere for this lair of manga, comic book and comic book lovers! You will find a crazy quantity of titles and collections from all horizons, even for the very young (from two years old)! The place allows you to organize many activities on the mezzanine: shows, workshops for adults and children, signing sessions. The shop also offers the latest accessories, T-shirts, figurines, mugs and other goodies to please fans and a wide choice of dvds and boxes. A team of enthusiasts manages this universe and comes to your rescue if necessary. Which is sometimes essential when you know the productivity of manga authors! Online shopping possible.

Superheroes and heroines, superhuman forces, stories of vigilantes, crime, SF, love fill the store from floor to ceiling. Since 1998, the address, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, has become the Batcave for American comic book lovers. Discussions are created in two seconds, advice is exchanged, whether you are a novice or an expert. Conviviality is definitely the superpower of this store where everyone who comes in feels at home and doesn't want to leave. Releases, reissues, limited editions, original editions or French versions: all comics are here. At the end of the day, the lowered iron curtain displays a splendid drawing by Motte.

If you're a fan of fantasy and science fiction, the Grenier des Chimères is for you! Livia has chosen to bring her passion to life through a specialized bookshop, much to our delight. Here you'll find all the classics of literature in their classic versions or as beautifully illustrated books: from Frankenstein to the Three-Body Problem, it's hard not to find the adventures of your favorite heroes. The store is also a cabinet of curiosities, and its decor sets the mood. You could stroll for hours! You'll find a wealth of information.