The best bookshops Périgord

Pierre and Eliane Miremont, from one of the Basque countries, for the other of Brest, asked their suitcases last July in Excideuil. They picked up the city centre's bookstore-stationery. A good compromise between the two regions…

No holiday without reading? Then Jean-Luc Aubarbier and his sister will be helpful in advising you, with a beautiful radius of regional works but also of history and spirituality. Jean-Luc is also a known and recognized author, who has published historical novels and an indispensable visit to the templar sites in France.

Located right in the center of the beautiful village of Domme, this bookshop is like no other. In its 140 m² space, you'll find no fewer than 15,000 books, from the ^16th century to the present day, from Franco-Belgian comics to children's books in all their forms, not forgetting antiquarian or highly specialized books, fantasy literature... The vast majority of our books are second-hand or antiquarian (most of them in excellent condition), and our prices make reading accessible to all pocketbooks.

If there aren't many bookshops in the Périgord Noir, there's the Maison de la Presse in Montignac, run by a passionate couple for a very long time. Here, you'll find local and national press, as well as foreign publications, to meet the needs of tourists and expatriates. The bookshop side of the business is particularly noteworthy, offering both new publications and local (and children's) books. And if you don't find what you're looking for, it's always possible to place an order and receive it promptly.

A second-hand (and new) bookshop, yes, but "Des livres et vous" is a little more than that. A book club, a bookshop-café and a variety of activities extend the reading experience, enabling everyone to embody it in their own way. How do you do it? With art therapy workshops, meetings and book signings (often by local authors, but not only), exhibitions and more. And don't forget the coffee and tea area, where you can immerse yourself in your reading (and take the risk of falling for even more).

Editions Padmakara is a pioneer in the translation of Tibetan philosophical and religious texts. It is one of the most renowned translators in the field, and has been sharing these works for many years. Their books range from introductions to Buddhist philosophy and mindfulness mediation, to more complex texts for further study. Many of Mathieu Ricard's books are published by this house.

Les Mots sucrés salés bookshop is located in the heart of the old town of Terrasson-Lavilledieu. It offers a wide choice of books and ideas for all readers. You can make your purchases in-store, or opt for in-store collection. For more information, check out their Facebook page, where you'll find photos and videos of the bookshop. Les Mots sucrés salés enjoys a good reputation, with a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 15 reviews.