General bookshops Rhônes-Alpes

Founded in 1961, Librairie de Paris has just been voted ^22nd independent bookshop in France (according to Livre Hebdo 2020). Here, you'll find books of the moment, booksellers' favorites and the great classics. Among the countless references, absolutely every type of work is available: French literature, fine arts, children's books, school and university books, comics, mangas, comic books, craft books, foreign literature... Regional books remain the house specialty, with a wide selection of local historical books. The staff are passionate and knowledgeable, so don't hesitate to ask for advice or a little help in finding your item!

Reading is essential, everywhere, all the time. Books not found elsewhere to open our horizons and free our imagination. In a bookshop not quite like the others, and which has the good idea to reserve parking spaces for us, the adventure begins with a beautiful meeting. A great bookseller who advises us with passion and greed. Pleasure, even when you come to get your school books and leave with a novel or a comic book. Selection made with passion, poetry and emotion. Contagious good mood around the passion of the book.

By settling in the old premises of the Echavidre furniture merchant, the Montbarbon bookstore has given itself space. A clear, airy space, of course devoted to books of all kinds (including tourist guides, school books or books for youth), but also dedicated to gifts, leather leather and the étage, CD and DVD. Friendly, the bookshop has a coffee corner and offers free Wi-Fi. She also regularly organises animations: dedications meetings, reading workshops and conferences.

Côté, Montbarbon is a specialist in the Pen: Jean-Pierre Lépine, Montblanc or Waterman. Smart Smart where the smile of a staff is never avare with good advice.

What is Decitre? Created in 1907 in the capital of Gaul, Decitre is the reference bookstore in Lyon. Today, it extends its network through 10 other bookstores in the region. Who is Decitre? They are more than 180 passionate booksellers and stationers who advise you and guide you in your search for books in all genres. Where is Decitre ? The central and emblematic address is on the Place Bellecour. More modern, the addresses of Part-Dieu and Confluence. Internet site with efficient services. Not to be missed.

Reading is essential. And to face a real anguishing and depressing reality, the Imaginary Bookstore is more than ever necessary. On all fronts for more than a quarter of a century, Catherine and her books have been taking us to parallel universes where we must let ourselves be guided and transported. From the walls covered with books to the ceiling for a bookshop specialized in French and foreign literature. From the last Goncourt prize to the travel guide to the specialized book, everyone will find what he or she is looking for. Hats off to the gift packages. L'Imaginaire is at the helm of a bookshop that offers us something more than just books: another life.

Close to the University Lyon 2, Terre des Livres naturally offers a large selection of books in the humanities. But the journey has only just begun in this small-scale, artisanal bookshop where the offer is impressive. In this cosmopolitan district, there is a wonderful collection specialising in the Maghreb, the Arabic language and the African continent. The other treasure of the place and the clever plan for small budgets are the 10,000 or so second-hand books sold at low prices. Beautiful encounters with authors and booksellers.

Culture within everyone's reach. In the heart of the Courier shopping center, Fnac caters to all audiences through a number of universes, starting with books and stationery. A wide choice of books for all tastes, in all styles (literature, children's books, comics, practical books, etc.), vinyl records which are back in force on the shelves, but also multimedia products (cameras, cameras, computers, gaming, televisions, hi-fi equipment, etc.) and even small household appliances (robots, coffee makers, etc.) Ticketing to attend all the events in the region and in France. Temple of culture, Fnac is renewing itself to offer even more choices.

Over 130 years ago, Joseph Gibert founded a bookshop specializing in second-hand books for Parisian students. There are now several outlets in France, including 2 in Lyon. This is your chance to buy books of all genres: French and foreign literature, in French and VO; detective stories, science fiction, fantasy, children's books, comics, manga, tourism... and even a stationery section. To buy back your old books, go to Quai du Dr Gailleton.

When you say Decitre, the answer is books. Founded in 1907 in Lyon by Henri Decitre, Decitre has since spread throughout the region, with a network of 10 bookshops in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes, including one in Annecy, plus 2 in the Paris region. Decitre's passionate booksellers will advise and guide you in your search for books in all genres, from a novel to devour to a comic book to give as a gift, not forgetting a guide to visiting Annecy. An address in the heart of Annecy's shopping streets, making reading accessible to all. A website with ever-improving services. On-site meetings with authors. Not to be missed.

Masterfully installed in the former Bellecour theater for 38 years, Fnac Bellecour has always been one of our reading destinations in Lyon (it was the first Fnac to be established in the provinces). On the floors of a superb building, Fnac offers 4,500^m2 of numerous thematic areas, from ticketing to household appliances. On the^2nd floor, there is a huge bookshop where you can make discoveries on the displays or in the shelves. Books in all genres, Kids area. Meetings with authors and comic book signings. Orders and deliveries on the site.

Covering 1,000 m², just a stone's throw from the town hall, the Forum bookshop is the culture shop in the centre of Saint-Etienne. On two floors, you can browse through the bookshop, stationery, music, video and games/toys departments. The book world is very rich: from essays on ecology to fine arts, from children's comics to Montessori education... all audiences can find something for everyone. Literature is particularly represented: great authors, youth, translations, a pleiad, detective novels, fantasy? Relaxation and strolling will be at the rendezvous in this place always so appreciated by artists and bibliophiles. Please note that the bookshop offers online booking or purchase.

While the 2,^300m2 Fnac in Westfield Part-Dieu and the 4^,500m2 Fnac in Bellecour vie for the title of Lyon's biggest Fnac, the one in Europe's largest urban shopping center has extended the shopping offer to include reading. Fnac brings culture within everyone's reach, starting with books and stationery. A wide choice of books for all tastes, in all styles (literature, youth, comics, practical, etc.), vinyl, but also multimedia products (cameras, computers, gaming, televisions, Hi-Fi equipment, etc.). Ticketing for all events. A place of culture, Fnac offers an ever-expanding choice.

On the Avenue des frères Lumière, enter the world of Mise en Page. Come and pick up a bouquet of books in this marvelous paper forest cultivated by the excellent Christiane for 26 years. The most wonderful of neighborhood bookstores, where you can be guided after making your request for books. Christiane is a true storyteller in this teeming universe: literature, detective novels, children's books, pocket books, comic books, travel guides, fine books, essays, and school and university books ordered in a short time. A wide choice to satisfy all desires. Stationery and cards. The most beautiful meeting.

For the record, FNAC Grenoble will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024. Yes, it's been half a century that FNAC has been shining in the heart of Grenoble, selling, among other things, books. Ever since it opened, FNAC has had a well-stocked literary section in every style. Clearly defined thematic areas where you'll always find great discoveries on the displays. Well-being and personal development are always in vogue, but literature offers a choice of classics, as well as nuggets to be discovered on the booksellers' recommendations. Travel guides to discover the region and the world. Orders and deliveries on site.

Decitre Confluence or the art and fashion of a tradition bookstore born over a century ago is continuously reinventing the bookstore in the 21st century in the heart of a futuristic neighbourhood. The first impression is that of a space where you can move freely, even with very young children, or to stroll in search of the rare pearl for hours… With well-spaced shelves extending over more than 1 000 m², this provides opportunities for all readers. Because if you can enter at Decitre as in another shop in the mall, everyone quickly gets caught up in the game and the unique pleasure of reading, the discovery amidst its wide alleys. Children are happy to have a dedicated space where they can have as much enjoying themselves as reading beautiful stories. Leisure and pleasure, two strong words of this library which has all the works we're looking for, from the last novel of the back to school period to the more specialized works especially comic, manga, humoristic book or beautiful art books to offer or to please yourself. At Decitre, the book can also be digitized with the numerical reading to test without moderation. The other feature of this library is its very complete stationery space and its "design and techno objects" space where you can find lots of gift ideas. At Confluence, in Lyon and elsewhere, Decitre remains the reference bookstore.

Do you want to know "livresse"? That euphoria you feel when you open the door of this independent bookshop. On the left bank of the Rhône, Rive Gauche is committed to making us better and smarter. We've fallen in love with the team of booksellers who make a fine selection of books - they even award a Rive Gauche prize - in all styles, from literature to comics. To guide you, we take the time to listen to you, to talk to you, to take you to discover authors who don't make the headlines in the new literary season. Authors with whom you can chat during meetings organized at the bookshop. Comics, children's literature and many surprises.

Tram stop Dauphiné-Lacassagne to find l'Esprit Livre, a neighbourhood bookshop inviting all audiences, even the youngest, to love books thanks to the personalised advice of passionate booksellers. A bookshop where all genres are clearly presented with the Esprit Livre favourites to be shared. An important choice of books for young people, novels for all desires, thrillers, comics and manga, school books and supplies for the new school year. And also meetings with authors in this real place of culture and life.

An address dedicated to books for over two centuries! In 1922, Benjamin Arthaud took over this bookshop, which he continued to expand as he developed his publishing activity. Located in the heart of the city in two absolutely superb ^15th and ^16th century mansions, the bookshop offers a majestic setting with its interior courtyard, staircase and shelves where passionate booksellers welcome all book lovers. Exhibition space, Rabot gallery, and meetings with authors.

Founded in Lyon in 1907, Decitre has established itself as the region's leading bookshop, with 10 stores, including one in Grenoble. If you're the kind of person who likes to stroll around a bookshop set in old stone walls, surprised by books you come across at random, Decitre Grenoble is the place for you. With a wide choice in every field, you'll never go home without a book in your bag. From comics to specialist books, travel guides, school books and stationery, there's never a bad time to visit Decitre. Events, meetings and signings with authors. Online bookshop.

Cultura is not next to the centre of Lyon, but the cultural space is not limited to the Presqu'île. In an easily accessible commercial area, Cultura puts books within everyone's reach. At Cultura, everyone finds their own vision of culture and the means to express it. The choice of books in all genres is immense. Cultura is also music, a well-stocked stationery department and other fine and creative arts departments. Creative workshops to master all techniques. A place where life becomes more beautiful.