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19 Bookstores In Paris 🇫🇷
These are 19 of the best bookstores in Paris. The best bookstore is Shakespeare And Company. Here is the list of Paris bookstores.
Last update: August 26, 2024
1. Shakespeare And Company
"Quaint little bookstore with a lot of charm and character. There was a short line up to get in when we visited an hour or two after it opened in the morning. Several of the Paris walking tours pass though this area and I think this is a stop along them. It’s a bit of a tight squeeze inside and be aware they do no permit any large bags or backpacks inside (I heard one of the people who work at the store tell someone there’s a bag check next store if they need it). They also do not permit any photos inside. We enjoyed our visit to the bookstore and given we were in Paris, we thought it fitting to pick up a copy of the Hunchback of Notre Dame."
- ⭐️ 4.6 Rating
- 📰 19,002 Reviews
- 📍 37 Rue de la Bûcherie, 75005 Paris, France
2. Smith & Son
"It’s a very unique atmosphere since you need to walk through a nice bookstore in order to get to this place. Lovely environment, nice furniture and fast and professional service. When visiting paris plan a stop here for a meal or a british tea"
- ⭐️ 4.5 Rating
- 📰 2,331 Reviews
- 📍 248 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France
3. Book Off
"So surprised to find BookOff in Paris, we had been to several in Japan before...its our 1st time to visit Paris from England. So glad that we bought a nice CD and a ukulele music book...my daughter was so happy to see all those Japanese comics..yes, we all miss Japan very much! Friendly staff and highly recommended for visit, I am sure you will find something you like there...the book bag is super good, too."
- ⭐️ 4.4 Rating
- 📰 1,068 Reviews
- 📍 90 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine, 75012 Paris, France
4. Librairie Galignani
"Lovely big bookshop in Paris! You will get both english and french books! Such a calm vibe and the shop is really pretty and has a big collection of books!!"
- ⭐️ 4.4 Rating
- 📰 943 Reviews
- 📍 224 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France
5. Les Mots à La Bouche
"Lovely library, large variety of books, the staff is very helpful and nice, I never leave empty handed"
- ⭐️ 4.8 Rating
- 📰 943 Reviews
- 📍 37 Rue Saint-Ambroise, 75011 Paris, France
6. The Abbey Bookshop
"Not easy to manoeuvre, but definitely worth a visit. They sell both new and used books. Quite a few books are still in shopping bags, but I managed to find at least three books. Not cheap, but very good choice for English books, all kind of genres"
- ⭐️ 4.8 Rating
- 📰 703 Reviews
- 📍 29 Rue de la Parcheminerie, 75005 Paris, France
7. Chantelivre Bookstore In Paris
"Exceptionally friendly service. Great selection and pleasant atmosphere. Easy to find books for different ages and interests."
- ⭐️ 4.7 Rating
- 📰 656 Reviews
- 📍 13 Rue de Sèvres, 75006 Paris, France
8. L'ecume Des Pages
"Brilliant bookshop. I loved the choice, the labyrinth like interior where there is always another shelf behind the corner with great books to discover. Beautiful stationary too and helpful staff. I can only recommend... especially for fellow book lovers as they are also open on Sundays :)"
- ⭐️ 4.5 Rating
- 📰 607 Reviews
- 📍 174 Bd Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris, France
9. Librairie Du Canal
"Staff was super helpful. Selection was great. The lady that helped me spoke English and was very knowledgeable"
- ⭐️ 4.7 Rating
- 📰 289 Reviews
- 📍 3 Rue Eugène Varlin, 75010 Paris, France
10. San-francisco Book Co
"Lovely second hand bookstore with lots of books in English on a variety of topics. Books prices are usually on the first page and slightly above average. However, variety and quality of books is also above average (e.g., found a first edition of an old economics book, hardcover €15). Conditions are generally good, with some fair. Totally recommend."
- ⭐️ 4.6 Rating
- 📰 258 Reviews
- 📍 17 Rue Monsieur le Prince, 75006 Paris, France
11. Temple Bookstore
"I came in to find gifts for my family. Many of the same items can be found at my home Temple gift shop/bookstore in California, but the selection here is greater, and it's Paris, so... special. (I found a beautiful challah cover.) Lovely staff, very helpful. The location is easy to find in Le Marais."
- ⭐️ 4.8 Rating
- 📰 211 Reviews
- 📍 1 Rue des Hospitalières Saint-Gervais, 75004 Paris, France
12. Comme Un Roman
"I found a pretty edition of a Marguerite Duras book I was looking for. They were very kind. Thank you! :)"
- ⭐️ 4.4 Rating
- 📰 204 Reviews
- 📍 39 Rue de Bretagne, 75003 Paris, France
13. Bookstore Little Egypt
"The best!!! Amazing children's book section and really lovely staff who helped me pick out poetry:) highly highly recommend; just love it"
- ⭐️ 4.7 Rating
- 📰 163 Reviews
- 📍 35 Rue des Petits Carreaux, 75002 Paris, France
14. Book Store Vincent
"Extra !"
- ⭐️ 4.5 Rating
- 📰 159 Reviews
- 📍 115 Av. de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris, France
15. Libreria - Italian And French Bookshop
"You can find all the Italian books and you can also order them. The library organizes events such as book presentations or discussions. The menagers are hopeful and kind. A point of reference for the Italian literature. I recommend this library."
- ⭐️ 4.9 Rating
- 📰 145 Reviews
- 📍 89 Rue du Faubourg Poissonnière, 75009 Paris, France
16. The Red Wheelbarrow Bookstore
"This is a review for the Red Balloon (unfortunately we didn't have time to pop into the Red Wheelbarrow and that was probably for the best since I suspect I would have spent several hours in there!). Penelope, the owner, was so kind and attentive and her recommendation for a chapter book for my eight year old daughter was spot on. I was looking for some specific American kids books as a last minute gift for a Parisian friend and I couldn't believe they had the ones I wanted in stock! The shop itself houses a cozy atmosphere that invites browsing, flipping, and picking up and putting down many (many) times. With digital life taking up more and more space it's so nice to see a smaller indie bookshop thriving. Definitely recommend!"
- ⭐️ 4.7 Rating
- 📰 130 Reviews
- 📍 two doors up from, 9 rue de Medicis, 75006, 11 Rue de Médicis No. 9, 75006 Paris, France
17. Assouline Paris
"The best place to buy comic books! I’m in love with this bookstore"
- ⭐️ 4.7 Rating
- 📰 71 Reviews
- 📍 35 Rue Bonaparte, 75006 Paris, France
18. Philip The Bookseller
"One of the coolest illustration book store in the world where you can dig out prints and books in all different style of illustrations! Always bring a lot of surprises home. Certainly a must-go shop in Paris. ❤️"
- ⭐️ 4.8 Rating
- 📰 42 Reviews
- 📍 32 Rue des Vinaigriers, 75010 Paris, France
19. On The Edge Of Paris Old Books
"I went here today and I would say this bookshop really impressed me. I found a postcard with picture of notre dame de paris. And the back side is someone’s handwriting to his lover.It’s postcard really touched me. The owner, that beautiful lady, read it in French and translated for me. I think this is the best souvenir that I bought in Paris. Good memory and lovely story."
- ⭐️ 4.8 Rating
- 📰 39 Reviews
- 📍 2 Rue de l'Ave Maria, 75004 Paris, France