The top literary cafés and bookstores not to be missed for reading in Paris

Published by Graziella de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Published on May 13th, 2023 at 12:40 p.m.
Do you love literature and good food? We've found the best literary cafés and tearooms in Paris where you can enjoy a good read and good food.

Want to feed your mind and your stomach? Paris is full of traditional or unusual literary cafés, which will take you around the world, but while staying in the capital, to enjoy good sweet or savory dishes, around a book of your choice. Because it's common knowledge that avid readers love to immerse themselves in their favorite adventures with a little coffee and a pastry!

Whether you are a big or small reader, of manga, feminist or contemporary literature, Paris and its region will always have something to offer you! The French capital, which has been home to many writers for centuries, is home to many literary cafés or tea rooms, sometimes even bookstores associated with a place to eat! We recommend you some of these unusual places around books.

Les Deux Magots - Goûter - terrasse -  A7C0844Les Deux Magots - Goûter - terrasse -  A7C0844Les Deux Magots - Goûter - terrasse -  A7C0844Les Deux Magots - Goûter - terrasse -  A7C0844 Les Deux Magots: legendary café in Paris's Saint-Germain des Près district
At Les Deux Magots, you'll discover a place steeped in history and an ideal setting for a gourmet break on the terrace. Since 1885, this legendary café has welcomed gourmets and art lovers alike. [Read more]

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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. [Read more]

La Belle Hortense - IMG 6161La Belle Hortense - IMG 6161La Belle Hortense - IMG 6161La Belle Hortense - IMG 6161 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. [Read more]

Violette and Co - IMG 6184Violette and Co - IMG 6184Violette and Co - IMG 6184Violette and Co - IMG 6184 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! [Read more]

La Régulière - IMG 5298La Régulière - IMG 5298La Régulière - IMG 5298La Régulière - IMG 5298 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! [Read more]

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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. [Read more]

Le Bar Perché : un bar littéraire & sa terrasse avec vue se hisse au 7e étage du Printemps HaussmannLe Bar Perché : un bar littéraire & sa terrasse avec vue se hisse au 7e étage du Printemps HaussmannLe Bar Perché : un bar littéraire & sa terrasse avec vue se hisse au 7e étage du Printemps HaussmannLe Bar Perché : un bar littéraire & sa terrasse avec vue se hisse au 7e étage du Printemps Haussmann Le Bar Perché: a literary bar & terrace with a view rises to the 7th floor of Printemps Haussmann
Printemps Haussmann continues to surprise us with the opening of the Bar Perché, a hot new literary spot where you can relax and enjoy a good cup of coffee accompanied by delicacies. A veritable cocoon for book lovers and unusual addresses, it's the perfect place to nibble on a snack throughout the day, or to enjoy the terrace with its privileged view of the Eiffel Tower. [Read more]

Storyboard, la librairie-café où bouquiner à Saint-Ouen - 8FD87BED 4C07 407E 9F27 547336EE3887Storyboard, la librairie-café où bouquiner à Saint-Ouen - 8FD87BED 4C07 407E 9F27 547336EE3887Storyboard, la librairie-café où bouquiner à Saint-Ouen - 8FD87BED 4C07 407E 9F27 547336EE3887Storyboard, la librairie-café où bouquiner à Saint-Ouen - 8FD87BED 4C07 407E 9F27 547336EE3887 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. [Read more]

L'eau et les rêves, la péniche-librairie botanique sur le Canal de l’Ourcq - IMG 0837L'eau et les rêves, la péniche-librairie botanique sur le Canal de l’Ourcq - IMG 0837L'eau et les rêves, la péniche-librairie botanique sur le Canal de l’Ourcq - IMG 0837L'eau et les rêves, la péniche-librairie botanique sur le Canal de l’Ourcq - IMG 0837 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! [Read more]

Books'n'BrunchBooks'n'BrunchBooks'n'BrunchBooks'n'Brunch Books'n'Brunch, the free literary brunch at the Maison de la Conversation
If you like literary cafés, where you share your reading recommendations of the moment, head to the literary brunch at the Maison de la Conversation, in the 18th arrondissement, on Sunday afternoons! [Read more]

Un livre et une tasse de thé, la librairie féministe et engagée à République Un livre et une tasse de thé, la librairie féministe et engagée à République Un livre et une tasse de thé, la librairie féministe et engagée à République Un livre et une tasse de thé, la librairie féministe et engagée à République 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. [Read more]

Le Petit NeyLe Petit NeyLe Petit NeyLe Petit Ney Le Petit Ney, the associative, literary and playful café where you can go with your children
Porte de Montmartre hides a beautiful navy blue window with lots of books on display: it's the Petit Ney, an associative café in the 18th arrondissement, which offers workshops for families, a café area, books but above all, a space for the little ones. [Read more]

Bonjour JacobBonjour JacobBonjour JacobBonjour Jacob Bonjour Jacob, a concept that mixes artworks, magazines and coffee shop
To discover an amazing and inspiring place, go to Bonjour Jacob, near the Place de la République. On the menu, art exhibition, coffee shop and a selection of the best magazines from all over the world. [Read more]

Used Book Café, les photos Used Book Café, les photos Used Book Café, les photos Used Book Café, les photos Used Book Café, the literary coffee shop
The Used Book Café is the coffee shop library of the Merci Concept Store. A coffee shop like no other since it offers you the possibility to read while enjoying a simple and home-made menu. [Read more]

Book Nook, le coffee shop original qui accueille la maison d'édition Beta PublisherBook Nook, le coffee shop original qui accueille la maison d'édition Beta PublisherBook Nook, le coffee shop original qui accueille la maison d'édition Beta PublisherBook Nook, le coffee shop original qui accueille la maison d'édition Beta Publisher Book Nook, the elegant coffee shop home to Beta Publisher
Book Nook, or BKNK to its friends, is a coffee shop and a publishing house! BKNK is home to Beta Publisher and a cosy café, where you can enjoy a good book over a hot drink. [Read more]

Le Renard Café, la libraire-café dédiée à la culture japonaise à ParisLe Renard Café, la libraire-café dédiée à la culture japonaise à ParisLe Renard Café, la libraire-café dédiée à la culture japonaise à ParisLe Renard Café, la libraire-café dédiée à la culture japonaise à Paris Le Renard Café, the bookshop-cafe dedicated to Japanese culture in Paris
A few steps away from the Renard Doré bookstore, in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, the Renard Café has opened, highlighting Japanese culture, between mangas, bubble tea and quality pastries. [Read more]

Shakespeare and Company, le café-librairie le plus anglais de ParisShakespeare and Company, le café-librairie le plus anglais de ParisShakespeare and Company, le café-librairie le plus anglais de ParisShakespeare and Company, le café-librairie le plus anglais de Paris Shakespeare and Company, the most English-speaking bookstore in Paris
Opposite Notre-Dame de Paris, the Shakespeare and Company Café adjoins the historic English-language bookstore founded by George Whitman. Gourmets and literary souls, you have found your paradise! [Read more]

To discover more literary news in Paris and Ile-de-France, it's here!

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Readers of all ages, Paris and the surrounding region always have something to offer! The French capital, which has been home to many writers over the centuries, is hosting some not-to-be-missed literary events this March 2024. [Read more]

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