A map of Paris from another century, an animal engraving, an old botanical print or an illustration straight out of a natural history book: Retrographia has a knack for taking us back in time without our ever leaving its shelves. The shop has a store at 48 passage Jouffroy, in Paris’s 9th arrondissement, beneath the glass roof of one of the capital’s most charming covered passages. A setting that suits its collections to a tee!
Behind Retrographia is the Gribaudo Vandamme bookstore, specializing in antiquarian and collectible books. With this concept dedicated to images, it opens the doors to its world to a wider audience, from seasoned collectors to casual admirers of beautiful illustrations. Original prints, lithographs, antique drawings and high-quality reproductions make up a particularly rich catalog, where historical scenes sit alongside scientific illustrations, works by artists and vintage advertisements.
The best part? You don’t need a collector’s budget to treat yourself. Reproductions come in a range of sizes, framed or unframed, while fans of authentic works can look into original prints. There’s an illustration to suit every taste, interior and budget, so you can decorate your walls without breaking the bank.
Retrographia also has a location at 82 rue Bonaparte, in the 6th arrondissement, near Saint-Sulpice, as well as at 6 rue Vivienne, in the 2nd. Both offer a chance to browse this graphic heritage, rediscover a forgotten depiction of Paris or come across an image you’d never have thought of hanging at home.
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Retrographia - Paris 9th arrondissement
48 Passage Jouffroy
75009 Paris 9
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Metro lines 8 or 9, Grands Boulevards
Retrographia - Paris’s 6th arrondissement
82 Rue Bonaparte
75006 Paris 6
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Saint-Sulpice station on Metro Line 4
Retrographia – Paris’s 2nd arrondissement
6 Rue Vivienne
75002 Paris 2
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Bourse, Metro Line 3
Official website
retrographia.com
