What's not to love? This two-story bookstore in Aix is a cool, delightful haven with friendly…read morestaff and a coffee bar. We were able to get books for my sons and ourselves - they have everything here, all in English, just in case you didn't pack enough to read while you're traveling. Prices are a bit high, but totally what you'd expect for English books in a non-English speaking country, and they always have a great selection of books at half-price. We went to Book in Bar several times during our two-week stay in Aix, and there were always expats, students, and travelers sitting with their computers, sipping a coffee, and enjoying the vibe.

My wife was visiting one the local museums and I happened across Book In Bar when I was on the…read moreprowl for an excellent latte and some relaxation. To my amusement I discovered that this shop/cafe has an extensive English selection, but I had no problem finding some smart looking French volumes to read as I sipped my superb coffee. The ambiance was thoughtful, the service was friendly, and I'd happily go back there on my next trip through Aix.

Large choix de produits cependant l'accueil est déplorable, froid, distant, aucune empathie pour le…read moreclient ce qui est très dommageable pour une librairie indépendante.

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From the owner: Une librairie généraliste sur le Cours Mirabeau A la librairie de Provence, on y trouve tous les…read morebouquins fraichement parus chez les plus grands éditeurs. Le magasin n'est pas spécialisé; il est très agréable d'y flaner sur les trois étages. Le sous-sol est consacré aux manuels universitaires. Le magasin est situé sur le Cours Mirabeau du côté des cafés.

From the owner: Spécialiste de B.D. tout âge au centre-ville Graine de Héros a su se tailler une bonne réputation à…read moreAix, grâce à un accueil remarquable et de très bons conseils. Jeunes et moins jeunes se croisent au milieu des rayons garnis de B.D. en tous genres : enfants, dessins, fantastiques, humour, historiques... tout y est. On peut également y trouver des affiches au deuxième étage. La libriarie fait partie de la chaîne éponyme.