I could (and did) spend hours here. There are so many books to look at and it's absolutely amazing…read more They've got quite a selection of first editions. Just incredible. The shop opened in the 50s by an American called George Whitman and he initially named it Le Mistral. I believe the name changed in the 60s to what we know it as today. As a fan of literature, Shakespeare and Company is like Mecca. The Holy Grail, if you will. Whether you stick downstairs where it gets busy or upstairs where it's for more of a library feel, it's simply a magical experience. An experience that transcends you into the pages of your favorite novel or book of poetry. A timeless, nostalgic, and electric adventure awaits you.

Shakespeare and Company is one of the notorious Global booksellers. It is located in Paris, on the…read moreRiver Seine across from Notre Dame (you really can't miss it), and there seems to be a block-long queue everyday, anytime it's open. Founded by Sylvia Beach in 1919, it was a hangout for many American and British writers when they lived in Paris. Like any great bookstore, this retail establishment has an impressive inventory of books in English, in all major categories: Children's literature, classics, culinary, culture, economics, history, politics, travel, etc, etc. We checked 4 different days, and finally got in on our fifth try. The shop is a labyrinth of interconnected rooms, and actually takes up nearly a whole block. The check-out clerks will stamp your books with the Shakespeare & Co logo and name; so it's fun to gift a classic, like Winnie the Pooh, to your grandkids. And there is a cafe next door where you can sit and enjoy your purchases. Read up on the Tumbleweeds.

From the owner: Livre, librairie, jeunesse, enfants, papeterie, dédicace, jeux, jouets, cadeaux, littérature,…read moreBoulogne-Billancourt, club de lecture

We looked up this place as an alternative to the over-crowded Shakespeare Book Store in Paris &…read morewere NOT disappointed! It's definitely VERY cozy inside, so best to watch out as you turn around in close quarters - especially if carrying a backpack or shoulder bag! The cellar is very cool, too and lots of books out on the sidewalk for anyone who doesn't appreciate the tight fit inside. ; ) As a former bookstore worker, this was a little slice of heaven for me - I had to be dragged out LOL

Such a fun English bookstore to stop by. It's every book lovers dream! They have all the different…read moregenres available and I could spent hours in there just exploring. The used books are definitely a bit cheaper. Must visit spot!

We enjoyed browsing through this store that seemed close to a Best Buy/ Barnes & Noble combination…read more They have a large assortment of electronics, including TV'S, small appliances, games (both electronic and board games), books of every kind and even bicycles. We looked at some headphones, since we are wanting to buy some, but we are still undecided on that purchase

From the owner: La librairie Ancienne Le Feu Follet a réuni une sélection de livres anciens introuvables et…read moreprécieux, incunables, manuscrits, livres dédicacés, dans tous les domaines du savoir : Littérature, Science, Histoire, Religion, Voyages... Achat et estimation gratuite de livres et de bibliothèques.

I love visiting bookstores while traveling, and Librairie Delamain was a good one, a lovely place…read morein the heart of tourist-facing Paris, on Rue St Honoré near the Louvre. I dropped in with my friends, one of whom wanted to buy French books for her children. I was just happy to browse. The store was attractive and welcoming, with a definite European bookstore charm. It was packed dense with books, on numerous display tables and climbing high on every wall. There was a cute dedicated room for children's books. I browsed the section of translated English language literature, and it was quite compact, a reminder that the world is large and not everyone cares what we Americans are doing at all times. (They did not carry my book, which has been translated into French. One of my friends very sweetly embarrassed me by asking. I found her with a polite lady who worked at the bookstore, the two of them looking at my face on a screen.) There were tons of cool coffee table books, which I enjoyed looking at in the absence of any French ability. I saw tons of art books, including one for the Rothko exhibition we were about to visit, and a great book about French drag. I was also amused by a Wes Anderson book tagged with a shelf talker that read, in French, "Perfect for fans of Wes Anderson!!" Anyway, I appreciated Librairie Delamain and would recommend it to anyone in search of books in this part of Paris. It's a beautiful store with a nice assortment of French books.

This is a wonderful bookstore that I visited during the last two years when I was in Paris. They…read morelisten to me patiently as I speak French and recommend books that I will enjoy reading and that are appropriate to my language level. I can't wait to visit them again when I return.

Unique and wide selection of books with a welcoming, helpful team. Plus the location is charming…read moreand easy to find

A simply darling little bookshop smack dab in the middle of Saint Germain. The adorable postcards &…read morecalendars they had displayed in racks out front caught my eye, and I couldn't help buying some for my Europe-enthusiast relatives. The inside is what I expect an ideal bookstore to be - a tad dark, cool, quiet and comfortable. With several different rooms, no doubt you could spend hours in here (if you speak French - French books only :). What kept me interested was a shelf near the door that held an assortment of guidebooks and charming little blank notebooks, ideal for recording your travels. I bought a sweet pink one, just what I needed for Yelp notes and such. Definitely check this place out for little souvenirs and French books (if you speak the language). Too cute.

All you need in one place. HUGE store with lots of options, and in many languages too. My favorite…read morebookstore in Paris.

Probably one of the best music stores I have ever been too, Gibert stocks a staggering selection of…read moremusic from France, Africa, Britain, America, and well beyond. Located near St Michel metro, the store is very close to the Latin Quarter as well as the Jardins de Luxembourg. Dealing in more than genres, Gibert has the ability to find you browsing for hours as you move from Reggae to Rock to Avant-Garde to Celtic to pretty much anything else. But it gets even better, as they also stock a lot of very well-priced 2nd-hand music and also deal in hard-to-find music magazines (such as Punk Planet) at very reasonable prices. Worth setting aside an hour or two for during your visit to Paris if you can, Gibert is one place you'll remember fondly long after leaving the city.