The best bookshops Côte Aquitaine

Between rue Sainte-Catherine and Place Camille Jullian, you'll find Krazy Kat, a rock'n'roll café-library. On two floors, comics are the order of the day: the store boasts no fewer than 15,000 references, and the staff are unbeatable! In addition to the great comic-book classics, purists can find graphic novels, rare items and attend signing sessions. At lunchtime, the store welcomes those who want to bubble up and nibble! Salads, quiches and pizzas can be enjoyed on the tables and benches of the Franquin bar.

France's first independent bookshop is from Bordeaux! Founded in 1886, it's no longer a household name, recognizable by its beautiful blue storefronts. Over an area of 2,500 m², you'll find almost 180,000 references in all fields. Since 2016, the venue has expanded with the creation of Station Ausone, a new 300-seat space at 8 rue de la Vieille Tour, which hosts conferences, exhibitions, book signings and concerts. Nearly 350 events are organized every year and broadcast live on the website.

The window displays are constantly updated with the latest releases, playing up the transparency with written comments... in pen, please, from the most seductive to the worst, from the unknown author to the most famous. There's no room for complacency, and frankness is the order of the day at this bookshop, which opened over 36 years ago and specializes in literature, non-fiction and fine books in general. With regular book signings by literary personalities.

This independent bookstore-gallery has been the pride of Bordeaux's underground culture since 2002. Located in the Old Bordeaux, La Mauvaise Réputation specializes in contemporary art, philosophy and graphic design. The bookstore offers literary genres that are not well represented among its colleagues. On the gallery side, the exhibitions follow one another and are carefully chosen. The artists put forward are funny, avant-garde or protesting and are part of this offbeat spirit which makes the Mauvaise Réputation a really unique place!

Looking for second-hand books? Head for La Bouquinerie Plus! The franchise is also present in Mérignac, Pessac, Soulac-sur-Mer and Vendays-Montalivet. Everywhere, they offer a buying, selling and exchange service. In Bordeaux, you'll find shelves devoted to novels (large format and paperback), comics and science fiction, as well as CDs and DVDs. Don't want your books any more? La Bouquinerie Plus buys them back or exchanges them for the books it owns. A great way to sort out your library!

The Maison Darrigade (named after the former world champion cyclist) has been the place to buy newspapers and browse the shelves in search of literary, sporting, tourist or gastronomic finds since 1970. From general literature, French and foreign, to art, history, current affairs, bridge, esoterica, sport, comics and the daily press (25,000 items). Ideally located before heading to the nearby beach.

So practical and essential for locals and tourists alike is this store dedicated to press, books, but also souvenirs stamped with the name of the village, and even the name of the sign, with its little rosé or white wine from the region. Parlementia beers, T-shirts, sun creams, writers' signings and more. Voie Une, because the establishment, which is in front of the SNCF train stop, is separated from the nearby ocean by the railroad line. The store is also a post office where you can find almost anything.

The Cultura store in Mérignac, France, offers a wide selection of literature, music albums, DVDs, high-tech equipment, video games and everything you need to try your hand at fine art. Cultura also offers you the chance to experience culture live. Take part in show-cases inside the store and discover local artists, or learn how to create mosaics, decorative objects, jewelry... Young and old alike can take part in these creative workshops: see the program on their website. Come and get a taste of culture, guided by a friendly team who will advise you with a smile.

At the foot of the cathedral, this independent bookshop specializing in local and Basque-language books offers almost 130,000 titles on 150 m² of floor space. With a wide choice of general and Basque literature, meetings with authors, multicultural events and university books. CDs, DVDs, books, games, stationery and a ticketing service are also available. Its long-standing quest for excellence has made it a beacon of Basque culture. The choice is yours!

In addition to offering many new books at reduced prices, the Quai des Livres also offers quality advice on a wide selection of literary genres. Here, in the absence of new books, the curious can find some rare editions or go and have a look at the posters and postcards. At the same time, the bookshop has added an art gallery (photos and paintings) and presents an exhibition every month. For those who would like to exhibit their works, information is available from the booksellers or by e-mail.

Bradley's Bookshop is the ideal place for food lovers and literature enthusiasts... but in the original version, please! This English bookshop has been an institution in Bordeaux since its foundation in 1983. Since Bradley's Bookshop moved to rue de la Merci, a tea room corner has been added among the books. Take a seat in the store and soak up British culture in this lovely , cozy space. Comfortable sofas and wooden tables are arranged to welcome the curious and the regulars.

Born in Dax, Benoît Lacoste, a former computer engineer with a passion for literature, is back home, and more precisely in Saint-Paul-lès-Dax where he has opened his own bookstore. In fact, the idea had been in his head for quite some time. For his entourage, such a project was almost an evidence. At Les Feuilles Volantes, Benoît Lacoste intends to make a special place for alternative publishing houses, such as Les Forges du Vulcain or Au Diable Vauvert. Let yourself be advised by this lover of writing and reading.

On nearly 600 m², in the middle of pine shelves from the Landes region, former publisher Anthony Clément and his team welcome, guide and advise literature lovers who can enjoy 15,000 titles. More than a bookstore, you are in a "social club café", named after the association that gathers some 350 members around a global cultural project. Literary meetings, book signings with authors, concerts, plays, artists' performances, conferences and movie debates are regularly organized.

This 55 m² bookstore dedicated to the family, invested by two passionate booksellers, opened its doors in early 2020! In this bright and warm place, you will find a nice selection of children's books, from infancy to adolescence, as well as several practical life departments (personal development, parenting, cooking, leisure...), and you can count on the enlightened advice of the professionals. Every month, animations are organized: meetings with authors and illustrators, dedications, readings, creative workshops for the family...

The Bookstore is an atypical bookshop in Biarritz. Recognizable by its dark green wooden front, it has a warm, English-style feel. Beyond the front door, the aged wood and velvet decor give it a cosy air. The library of books spreads over two floors in a subdued atmosphere. Books from all horizons and genres are available, and the staff are always on hand to help you with your research. And all year round, you can meet authors for book signings.

The Luluberlue bookstore, created at the end of the 1960s, is a local institution. Already, the beautiful window makes us look at it and once the door is open, we discover 100 m² dedicated to literature, beautiful books and magazines. But the strength of Luluberlue is its anchorage in local life. Delphine, Eric and Sylvie maintain a close relationship with the actors of the book industry in the region: publishing houses, authors or photographers from the Médoc and more globally from the Gironde. Other strong points: meetings with authors, writing workshops, readings..

Art et Livre is a religious store located in downtown Dax, open for over 100 years. Their project, to evangelize through books, to be at the service of parishes, to answer the needs of all, Christians or not. You will find in the store a large choice of religious books but also Christmas decorations to decorate your crib, or simply a CD or a DVD, with a counselor at your disposal in case of need. The website is also very well supplied and gives many ideas for reading and gifts.