The best bookshops Colmar

In the house where Martin Schongauer was born, Lire et Chiner is a timeless place brimming with treasures for bibliophiles. The shelves are filled with thematically arranged books that will make you want to go hunting, because there's always a rare gem to be found. From general literature to the fine arts, via alsatics and children's literature, hard-to-find works rub shoulders with recent novels, biographies, philosophical essays and historical novels. The bookshop also boasts a fine collection of antique engravings.

Generalist bookshop and stationery store, Ruc is a reference in Colmar. Since 2013, booksellers Christelle and François Céard have taken over the store and developed the bookshop, making Ruc a cultural player in the city and a privileged partner for the Colmar Book Fair. General literature, classical literature, history, philosophy, arts, comic books, travel guides, personal development, Ruc's selection of books allows everyone to find the book that he or she will like. Don't hesitate to follow the recommendations of booksellers and to order the older books from them. For children's literature, a new place, Les Petits Ruc located Grand-Rue opened in 2018, for more choice and more gifts. For those who are passionate about and curious about literature, don't miss the meetings with the writers and the events around literature offered on a regular basis. The well-stocked stationery and fine arts department is also a reference for school supplies, diaries, pens and fine arts. On five levels with a surface area of 650 m², served by a central staircase, there is something for every taste.

Les Petits Ruc, opened in 2018, is a space entirely dedicated to children's literature. Albums, novels, pop-up books, documentaries, books on art, science and history, children of all ages will find something to satisfy their curiosity and thirst for learning. In this bright and airy space, the booksellers will help you find the rare pearl to fill children with wonder and give them a taste for reading, even the most recalcitrant. In addition, numerous creative objects, accessories and educational games provide a wealth of birthday gifts for your children's friends. A bookstore where you like to take your time and snoop around to discover the latest in children's literature.

This bookshop is the epitome of what we expect from a good bookseller: to leave us free to wander if we feel like it, or, if we need advice, to guide us in the best possible way and help us discover authors by sharing a passion. The team knows what it's talking about. At Libroscope, you'll find experienced and curious readers advising you, and you'll feel it. Whether you like classic literature, essays, comics, manga, fine books, humanities or even regional works, there's a book for you!

La Capsule is a bookshop located in Colmar. Specializing in pop culture, it offers a wide selection of manga, comics and science fiction books, as well as merchandising, board games and items related to cinema, video games and drawing. Fans of Dragon Ball, Harry Potter, Studio Ghibli, HP Lovecraft, the Simpsons and Final Fantasy will find everything they need. La Capsule also organizes regular events to liven up the life of the store and make it a meeting place for young pop culture fans in Colmar.