This is a lovely little café bookstore in the pedestrian shopping area of Caen. It has…read morefloor-to-ceiling shelves stuffed with new and used books. There's even a large section of English books. The cafe is upstairs, selling slightly expensive drinks and pastries, but the latter looked homemade yummmmm. The cashier was very pleasant, and in spite of the many customers, took time to cheerfully give directions to another shop when I asked her. Great atmosphere, and the locals love it, too!

One of the most magical corners in the world. After living in Caen for a year, I still have dreams…read moreI am sitting in the little cafe upstairs and drinking a cafe creme! The server at the cafe, who my friends and I affectionately called "Mama," will put a smile on your face and give you free cookies if you befriend her ;) Cannot recommend it here enough!

From the owner: Librairie géante Avec 500 m² étalés sur quatre niveaux, la librairie papeterie Labbé a le mérite…read mored'être bien fournie. Les livres, clairement disposés, abordent tous les genres, des romans aux livres scolaires, en passant par les ouvrages historiques. Un étage entier est consacré aux enfants, on y trouve des livres, des travaux manuels et des jeux éducatifs, le tout trié par tranches d'âge.