General bookshops Châteaux de la Loire

In the heart of the city, on rue Nationale (in the national galleries), the FNAC remains a cultural store of reference, as much for literature as for cinema, music or new technologies. You will find all the bookstore imaginable: thrillers, novels, testimonies, comics for children or adults, coloring books, the latest romance, fantasy, classics of the genre... And, for the rare books that are not available in the store, it is possible to place an order. The children's section is also well stocked with children's literature as well as games and toys. Moreover, at the FNAC, listening to a new album on the spot or trying a console game with the controller in hand is commonplace... The salesmen are specialists in their field and always give good advice. Not to mention the after-sales service, the ticketing area for upcoming shows, as well as the sale of gift boxes or the shelves of the partner Darty.

Here is a mastodon of the literary world in Touraine. Created in 1946, having moved several times before settling in rue Nationale, the Boîte à Livres welcomes readers on its three levels which are full of good books. An outstanding general bookstore, it competes with the big chains in its category. Novels, essays, travel, comics, university textbooks, children's books (and even some toys)... You can find everything! And if you don't find the rare pearl, the booksellers are there to advise you or place an order. The fans of literature will take advantage with happiness of the meetings of authors, and for a greedy pause one stops at the tea room.

A large cultural store on the outskirts of the city centre? Here is Cultura, located in Chambray-lès-Tours and Tours Nord. You'll find everything you need for books, music, films and stationery, as well as a whole range of creative activities, and you can even find musical instruments! You can also come here to take part in workshops for children or adults, or to buy tickets for shows in the region, with a professional welcome.

At the bottom of rue Porte Chartraine, the largest bookstore in the city of Blois, set up on three complete levels with spiral staircases (no doubt in homage to the region!) in a setting conducive to reading, offers a very complete range: new releases, textbooks, novels, scientific books, cookbooks... can be found there without difficulty. It is possible to order what is not available in the store, so don't hesitate to ask the bookseller for advice. The stationery and tourism departments are also amply supplied.

Before doing your food shopping, a cultural stop is always nice. The Espace Culturel Leclerc La Ville-aux-Dames allows you to do so, with a rich selection of books, without having to go downtown Tours. In a vast space, you can browse from shelves to tables to find the regularly renewed selections, between the latest novelties and the favorites not to be missed. You can also find video games, DVDs of all kinds and CDs, because culture is not limited to books! The ticketing service allows you to reserve your seats for all the major events in Tours (concerts, theater, festivals...).

With its red butcher's shop, the Au Temps des livres bookshop gives pride of place to all illustrated books, especially those for young people; many mangas and comic strips are on display. The latest literary fashions are well represented, and more and more authors are coming in for book signings after discussions or impassioned readings. "Live a thousand lives in your armchair by reading", suggests Aurélie Bouhours. A general bookshop that doesn't hate the particular in print...