Librairie - activities

Layout by Sarah Andelman, the exhibition for book fans at Le Bon Marché - last day

Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche invites you to explore the world of books at its new free exhibition from February 24 to April 21, 2024. Orchestrated by Sarah Andelman, co-founder of the iconic colette and publisher of "Just An Idea Books", the "Mise en Page" installation unveils items from bookshops around the world, alongside exclusive collaborations, exhibitions and literary animations.

Kazamanga, the place to find manga in Asnières-sur-Seine (92)

If you're a manga fan or a fan of these graphic novels, there's a bookshop dedicated to them in Asnières-sur-Seine. Welcome to the shelves of Kazamanga, the address dedicated to manga in Asnières!

Le Case à bulles, children's bookshop dedicated to comics, in Asnières-sur-Seine (92)

Where to find children's books in Asnières-sur-Seine? At La Case à bulles, the bookshop where you can find comics for all ages!

Solidarité en BD: an exceptional evening with Marguerite Abouet for young people in Côte d'Ivoire

At a special event organized by Secours Populaire du 93, author Marguerite Abouet will be selling original comic strips to help finance a trip to Paris for Ivorian schoolchildren. See you on March 2 at Secours populaire de Paris from 6pm!

Le Plessis-Robinson: the very first bookshop in the town's history has just opened

Unusual as it may seem, the town of Le Plessis-Robinson in the Hauts-de-Seine (92) has never had a bookshop within its walls. This has now changed with the opening of Le A bookshop.

L'Arbre à lettres: a magnificent bookshop in Paris's 12th arrondissement

Located in the 12th arrondissement, on the faubourg Saint-Antoine, L'Arbre à lettres is a favorite address for lovers of all types of literature.

Manga Café V2: a literary café for reading and playing video games in the 13th arrondissement

It's a must for all manga fans. Manga Café V2, just off Avenue de France in the 13th arrondissement, combines bookshop, relaxation and video arcade terminals.

Librairie Jousseaume: a historic store in the heart of the Galerie Vivienne - Photos and reportage

This listed bookshop has been open since 1826 in the Galerie Vivienne.

Bouquinistes des quais de Seine: a historic institution for art lovers - Photos

Constantly threatened with closure, the kiosks on the quays of the Seine have been part of the Parisian landscape for over a century and a half, and are a treasure trove of culture and art at low prices.

La Belle Hortense: intimate literary bar and wine cellar in a bookshop in the heart of the Marais district

Are you a lover of good wine and books? Taste the classics in the Marais at La Belle Hortense, a curious literary bar that mixes books and bottles of vintage wine in a warm, intimate space, surrounded by black-and-white photos.

Reopening of the famous feminist and LGBTQI+ bookshop Violette and Co, in the 11th arrondissement.

After closing in early 2022, the 11th arrondissement literary institution is back, thanks to the determination of feminist activists. More modern, the bookshop now houses a small café, which you can try out from October 13, 2023!

La Régulière: independent bookshop, coffee shop and art gallery in the 18th arrondissement

In the Goutte d'Or district of Paris, you'll discover a true hybrid of independent bookshop specializing in graphic arts, coffee shop and small art gallery, where you can find little nuggets like nowhere else!

Majo, the feminist bookshop with a small vegan café near the Pantheon

Between Jussieu and the Panthéon, you'll find a pretty, cosy bookshop in violet tones, where you'll find feminist, children's and contemporary books, and a vegan café to relax in.

One Piece Night: events and pre-sales in bookshops for the release of volume 105

The best-selling manga in history releases its 105th volume! To mark the occasion, Glénat, publisher of "One Piece", is launching the second edition of "One Piece Night", on September 29 in all partner bookshops. On the program: entertainment and advance sales of the new volume.

Azzedine Alaïa Bookshop: unique fashion books in the home of the great couturier

Rue de la Verrerie, in the historic home of Azzedine Alaïa, has just opened a bookshop, a stone's throw from the gallery exhibiting the great couturier's work. The perfect place to find that fashion book you've been looking for!

Storyboard, the bookshop-café a stone's throw from the Puces de Saint-Ouen

A concept store, a coffeeshop and a beautiful hybrid bookshop with a whole collection of graphic novels, comics, mangas and children's books: that's the idea Bess and Julien had when they opened Storyboard in October 2021. Since then, the bookshop has become a place where you can pop in for a coffee, spend hours leafing through the books, or just drop in for a snack.

Water and dreams, the botanical barge-library on the Canal de l'Ourcq

On the banks of the Canal de l'Ourcq, you'll find an unusual barge, which contains treasures of lush greenery and literature. A small café-restaurant is hidden in this unique botanical bookstore with its feet in the water, the ideal place to germinate good ideas!

A book and a cup of tea, the feminist and committed bookshop in République

Just a few steps from the Place de la République, a pretty and colorful bookstore with feminist and committed books and programming is nestled in a small, warm and vegan-friendly tea room.

"Bons Plants", a festival of bargains for book and plant lovers

The bookshop barge "L'eau et les rêves" will host the 3rd edition of its festival "Bons Plants" on September 17 and 18, 2022. On the program, seed swaps, plant sales, meetings and workshops for children and adults, and a sale of Ulmer editions!

Eataly, the temple of Italian gastronomy in Paris

Eataly in figures: 4,000 sq. m. of floor space, 2,500 sq. m. of delicatessen, 800 Italian wines, 7 food outlets... The opening of this new spot dedicated to Italian gastronomy is sure to please.