The best bookshops Provence

This depot-sale sign contributes to the recycling of books. We are here in a huge bric-a-brac warehouse where people come to find furniture, masterpieces, vinyl records from the 50s and 70s or antique jewellery. However, you can hunt in the book section like a bookstore and find some rare pearls or unusual books! Depending on the arrivals, you will find old novels, practical guides, art books, comics or children's books... Sometimes there are real deals to be made! The valuable works are presented in a display case to the delight of collectors.

This bookshop makes you feel right at home, with its library shelves filled from floor to ceiling with books. Rita Fidone, the owner, always extends a warm welcome. Dedicated to lovers of Provence, from history to the Provençal language, you'll also find thrillers, such as Jean d'Aillon, historical works and the latest novels, basics as well as new releases. At no. 2, there's also a section devoted to tourist guides to Provence, in French and English, as well as a fine selection of cards.

Just a stone's throw from the Canebière and Saint-Charles train stations, this reference store is one of the most accessible around. The extensive, well-selected range covers several sectors: school and university books, paperbacks, general and children's literature, comics and various tourist guides. Music is not forgotten, and there's even a used CD section. DVDs and Blu-Rays are also available. Finally, stationery comes in all shapes and sizes, with shelves stocked with school supplies, pens, paper, paint, stationery..

This generalist bookshop offers a wide choice in different fields on its 700 ^m2, including 90 ^m2 allocated to the paper mill! Literature, human sciences, practical books, school, university, comics, fine arts... In addition to the stationery area, it offers a very beautiful youth corner as well as services adapted to companies... Finally, it should be noted that this militant bookshop regularly offers throughout the year numerous meetings with writers and various workshops (you will find more details for the rich programming on its website). The shop is a partner of literary prizes in schools.

This store, located at the very top of the Cours Mirabeau, is dedicated to comics (over 300 items!) and manga, but not only that... The shelves are packed with figurines and other goodies. In fact, all generations can be found here, from manga fans to Tintin fans and role-playing game enthusiasts. Authors and designers can be met at signing sessions. Stéphane and Domitille are always on hand to give advice. Fans will also appreciate the second-hand comics section.

A well-established name in Avignon for over thirty years, La Crognote Rieuse has moved into new, more spacious premises, and continues to attract and retain the loyalty of contemporary comics fans. Of course, there's a wide choice of new releases and the most popular comic book series of the moment. Other themes are just as well represented: youth, fantasy, detective-thrillers, comic book reprints, graphic novels, mangas... You can also pick up original albums, first editions and special paperback editions. Eric Dumas (who also has a bookshop in Tarascon, Lettres Vives) and his team, Vincent, Alexia and Jade, are all connoisseurs, and will be happy to guide and advise you.

An independent, general bookstore, Les Grandes Largeurs has a large collection of books covering a wide range of cultural subjects, from classical literature to the humanities, fine arts, nature and children's publications.
Visitors can regularly attend cultural events, readings, exhibitions and workshops for young people. The books are well classified and the setting is warm. The reception and advice are perfectly assured.

The Actes Sud bookstore, an offshoot of the famous publishing house of the same name, is a veritable temple of culture On a surface of ^350m2, you will find a permanent collection of forty thousand titles: books, of course, but also comics and musical works... Also to be discovered, the youth section in a dedicated space and its twelve thousand references. It also hosts exhibitions and readings with authors. A small plus, the booksellers are all passionate and give excellent advice.

This bookstore has a large collection of books covering a wide range of culture, from French literature to our classics and school books. A very busy department of reading for children and foreign literature. Dominique puts forward local authors who can sign their work. She is always ready to listen to her customers' suggestions for purchases. If you are short of ideas, you will find reading notes written free of charge by assiduous readers who will help you discover books that you would not have thought of.

A new look for this bookstore, all in length and with a refined design. The books are presented on real bookcases and modular spaces. Clear shelves and club chairs: everything is done to invite you to take your time. Reading is a privilege of well-being! Here is an independent bookstore whose origins go back to 1880 and which resists to offer to the readers a wide choice, not limiting itself to the best-sellers, daring the small publishers, the unknown authors and delivering to its customers of true blows of heart.

Just a stone's throw from the Toulon post office, these two kiosks offer treasures for book and music lovers. Whether it's DVDs, CDs or vinyl, you'll find what you're looking for at low prices. The shelves are overflowing with second-hand books ranging from thrillers and comics to esotericism and philosophy. Collectors will be delighted to unearth rare old editions and unsuspected nuggets. These kiosks are a veritable Ali Baba's cave for bargain hunters in search of affordable literary and musical discoveries.

Born more than 30 years ago in the Phocaean city, the bookshop of the 3rd Millennium became the main address for all that relates to esotericism, parapsychology, occult, initiation, white magic, divination, Freemasonry and the various natural medicines. You will also find pendulums, incense, tarot cards, CDs, DVDs and video cassettes. Some novelties finally especially on products of well-being with aromatherapy and Feng-Shui. This specialized address remains the reference in Marseille for all this time. Although slightly hidden in this street in withdrawal, the followers find their way.

The shop offers a wide choice of computer material, photography, telephone, hi-fi, televisions, GPS, video games, software, cds, dvds, books, ebooks,... and spent his formative members for whom it regularly organises exclusive nights and days. A ticket allows you to buy tickets for concerts, festivals, exhibitions, theatre, sports, parks. With wi-fi, you can connect freely and free in the shop. 

At the heart of the MuCEM, on the ground floor to be precise, is this modern and spacious bookshop, opened in 2013 by Actes Sud and their Marseilles reference bookstore Maupetit, on the Canebière. The emphasis here is clearly on works of art related to the MuCEM exhibitions, beautiful books and everything related to topics around the Mediterranean of course. Popularity of the place obliges, books in foreign languages are also sold, which is not always easy in Marseille. All the same, the whole constitutes a beautiful collection of nearly 40,000 works, accessible to all, for the pleasure of the eyes and the touch.

The largest bookstore in Toulon. We move between books of books, arts, science, law, techniques, tourism, literature, arcane, philosophy, cooking, habitat, decoration, multimedia… A desire to read you itching but without knowing which book chosir? No worries, thanks to the beating of your bookseller, which will make you discover your taste! French or foreign literature, police, terror, everything is there, and even a selection in foreign languages, audio or video. In addition, the library Charlemagne organises meetings and signatures with authors, so take a quick look at the website to see these unavoidable appointments! On earth as on the Web, you will discover a multitude of books on a very practical and readable website.

In the heart of the city of Marseille and the Centre Bourse, your Fnac store, a French cultural institution, offers you one of the widest choices of cultural products on more than 3,000 m². You will find all the traditional universes of Fnac : books (of all kinds, novels, do-it-yourself manuals, comics...), records (contemporary or classic CDs and vinyls), DVDs with new releases and classics), micro-computing (computers, tablets and various peripherals), gaming, telephony (with its after-sales service, repairs and numerous accessories), sound (with the reference brands), photography (digital, silver and their accessories) and finally a well-stocked stationery section.. Another important point that makes it worthwhile to go to FNAC for your purchases is that, in addition to its vast stock, Fnac provides you with a lot of information, comparative or not, through its technical data sheets and its battalion of advisers specialized in their department. Finally, for your show tickets, the Fnac Spectacles ticketing area offers a wide selection of current and upcoming events. Last but not least, try out the new FNAC+ card: a gift to offer? Want to treat yourself? Don't wait any longer, order online and have it delivered within 1 working day with this new card. Cumulative advantages at FNAC and Darty.

Charlemagne Express is the universe dedicated to the office with all the supplies necessary for your company, or as individuals or students, to create documents, print, archive, transport… Stamps, shirts, pens, blocks, print paper, binders or briefcase and computer, everything is! And without forgetting the services of photocopies, lamination, binders of documents, fax uploads…