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: La culture avant tout Cette volonté de vouloir créer un espace consacré à la culture est très…read moreappréciable. Entre les rayons livre, papeterie, dessin et beaux-arts, il y a de quoi s'occuper une bonne partie de l'après midi. Il y a aussi des ateliers sur, par exemple, l'utilisation du pinceau ou des séances de dédicace avec des écrivains ou des auteurs de bandes dessinées.