Best Bookstores in Paris
Paris is the backdrop for an immeasurable number of films and books as it is one of the most famous cities in the world. But did you know that the City of Lights is also a book lovers’ paradise? Paris is filled with beautiful libraries and bookstore to fit everyone’s tastes, including the world famous Shakespeare & Company in Paris’ 5th arrondissement. But Lodgis has put together a list of some of the best bookstores in Paris to help you find your next favorite read, and maybe help you to improve your French!
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La Librairie du Passage
The Librairie du Passage is located in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, hidden in one of Paris’ many beautiful covered walkways and features books on fine art, art history, sculpture, exposition catalogues, graphic arts, ceramics, jewelry, you name it! You’ll find almost any book on the arts in this beautiful bookshop.
- Address: 39 and 48 Passage Jouffroy 75009 Paris
- Hours: Monday – Saturday Noon – 7pmClick here to see our selection of apartments located in the 9th arrondissement.
La Librairie Delamain
The Librairie Delamain was founded in 1708 and has been providing Parisians with varied reading material ever since! Located in the heart of Paris, the Librairie Delamain offers bestsellers, antique books, e-books and more!
- Address: 155 Rue Saint-Honoré 75001 Paris
- Hours: Monday – Saturday 10am – 8pm; Sunday 1pm – 6pmClick here to see our selection of apartments located in the 1st arrondissement.
Voir cette publication sur InstagramLa Librairie de L’eau et les Rêves
Looking for an out-of-the-ordinary bookstore experience? Check out La Librairie de L’eau et Les Rêves! This bookshop specializes in travel and nature books and is located on a BOAT in the middle of Paris’ 19th arrondissement! But that’s not all… There’s also a café on board!
- Address: 9 Quai de l’Oise 75019 Paris
- Hours: Tuesday 6pm – 11pm; Wednesday – Thursday 11am – 11pm; Friday – Saturday 11am – 1am; Sunday 11am – 8pmClick here to see our selection of apartments located in the 19th arrondissement.
Voir cette publication sur InstagramLa Librairie Jousseaume
La Librairie Jousseaume carries books on many classical subjects and time periods such as the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, history, literature, travel, poetry, theater, and music. This bookstore is located in yet another of one of Paris’ beautiful covered passages, the Galerie Vivienne in the 2nd arrondissement, right in the center of Paris.
- Address: 45-46-47 Galerie Vivienne 75002 Paris
- Hours: Monday – Saturday 11am – 7pmClick here to see our selection of apartments located in the 2nd arrondissement.
Voir cette publication sur InstagramLa Librairie Galignani
La Librairie Galignani is one of Paris’ most beautiful bookstores and is also a bilingual bookstore for those of you wanting books in both English and in French. This bookshop was founded in 1801 qnd is located on the famous Rue de Rivoli in Paris’ 1st arrondissement, making it the perfect place to find your next favorite read.
- Address: 224 Rue de Rivoli 75001 Paris
- Hours: Monday – Saturday 10am – 7pmClick here to see our selection of apartments located in the 1st arrondissement.
Voir cette publication sur InstagramMichèle Ignazi
Michèle Ignazi bookstore is located in Paris 4th arrondissement, not far from the Seine! This bookstore has impressive collections of poetry and literature while also giving book lovers the ability to meet authors at their events and potentially get their books signed by the authors themselves.
- Address: 17 Rue de Jouy 75004 Paris
- Hours: Monday – Saturday 10:30am – 7:30pm, Sunday 2:30pm – 7:30pmClick here to see our selection of apartments located in the 4th arrondissement.
Voir cette publication sur InstagramTome 7
Tome 7 is a great option when looking for bookshops with a lot of choice. With over 1 million titles to choose from, you’ll spend hours browsing through their sections on literature, detective mysteries, thrillers, science fiction, comics, and fantasy! Head on over to the 7th arrondissement of Paris (and give a wave to the Eiffel Tower while you’re there) before spending some time in Tome 7.
- Address: 81 Rue St. Dominique 75007 Paris
- Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 7:30pm; Saturday 9:30am – 7:30pmClick here to see our selection of apartments located in the 7th arrondissement.
Voir cette publication sur InstagramViolette and Co.
Looking for feminist or homosexual literature? Check out Violette and Co., located in Paris’ 1st arrondissement. This bookstore specializes in novels, essays, books, comics, reviews, anything literary that discusses or portrays feminism and homosexuality in society and even features their own book club!
- Address: 102 Rue de Charonne 75001 Paris
- Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 11am – 8:30pm; Sunday 2pm – 7pmClick here to see our selection of apartments located in the 1st arrondissement.
Ready to find your next favorite story at a bookstore in Paris? We hope this list will help you to discover new places in Paris and shop for books to your heart’s content! Let us know if you have any suggestions or if you’ve visited any of these by leaving a comment on Lodgis’ Facebook and Instagram pages!
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