Bouquinistes Alsace

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.

Nestled in a beautiful small courtyard, a stone's throw from the cathedral, this bookstore conceals beautiful treasures. Illustrated books, old and modern, but also essays, specialized books and first editions. Even if you are not considering buying an old book, take the time to visit it to admire the leather bindings, smell the old paper. To immerse yourself in this particular atmosphere, full of history, is simply delicious. Stéphane Haegeli will guide you through the shelves and give you a lot of information. The list of books is available on their website. And if you have a beautiful work, he can estimate it, or even buy it from you.