I spent a humongous amount of time in the (huge) book section of FNAC during our last two visits to…read moreParis (in 12/04 & 5/10) and I'm sure I'll do the same thing the next time we visit Paris; their selection of photo/etc. books (my passion) is really terrific. I also visited two of FNAC's other bookstore locations in Paris, but nothing quite compares to the one at des Halles. The reason why I'm not giving five stars is because the employees were rather perfunctory. Still, I gladly spent a small fortune on books each time because of the great selection.

I sent several messages and an email to support regarding a problem I have. No one answered my…read moreemail even after a weeks and someone from facebook support arogantly told me that I would probably never get an answer. I don't speak French so I naturally wanted to solve this problem by email or text since I can translate things.. It's impossible to get an answer. They don't do anything to help you and their rules are ridiculous. I even bought an issurance for the concert ticket and they are not even willing to reply to me. I'll never buy anything there again.

Being a brit in Paris, I was delighted to see a Big British brand in WH Smith, this is one of the…read morefew British Bookstores in the city, I must reiterate the comments in a few other reviews that the self-proclaimed first British Book Store nearby which "is never open" was... not actually open. It had an old book store vibe to it, they also had a small range of drinks which were overpriced but where isn't in Paris? They had books mainly in English, I think they had a few French ones too. The store wasn't as modern inside and it didn't have the typical WHSmith experience which one would get in the UK, but it was a decent store nonetheless. They really do need to work on the entrances though, the only entrance due to COVID is up steps which wouldn't be disabled friendly, meanwhile, the front entrance is used as an exit - surely they should just use one door each for the front to accommodate everybody? 3* - Not a bad book store overall, a familiar brand which I like, service impersonal and prices a little high though.

Very cute British bookstore in Paris. They have a lot of English options, but then also options in…read moreFrench. What was really great about it was the British snacks, and drinks. Was able to snag some Cadbury creme eggs, and other delicacies. Cute souvenirs as well. Good prices on books, and a really cute space. Highly recommend if you're in the neighborhood

Nice, clean and organized store resembling a Chapter/Indigo in Canada, only all en Français!…read more Excellent! Huge selection of books, small appliances, vinyl records & electronics!

NEVER BUY AN EBOOK FROM FNAC!!!…read more The worst service I've ever encountered. They don't tell you before buying the book that you need "Kobo by Fnac" to read it. Moreover, I downloaded the book once on my computer, but can't download it anywhere else. Don't buy any Epub books at Fnac: go to the publishers' websites or to other providers who sell you a watermarked book without DRM junk. Fnac just forces you into their lousy ecosystem. The help offered via email is poor and just repeats the same information while not answering questions.

I have just faced a real mafia practice. I bought a Lenovo…read moremonitor and a magic keyboard this weekend. Today, I return these two devices, and there surprise: - the reimbursement will not be made by card (I paid by card) but by voucher. - a 20% discount will be applied because the top of the cardboard containing the monitor is torn. I repeat: 20 PERCENT and not 20 EUROS. So having bought the item at 100 euros, they withdraw 20 euros. If you bought an item for 1000 euros, they withdraw 200 euros for a torn box! After very tense discussions, they agree to reimburse me by card but maintaining the discount. This is what the manager told me: "We are going to make AN EFFORT, we will reimburse you by card but the discount is maintained". The manager therefore hoped that, by reciprocity, I would accept the discount. He is a pro and to say that he makes "AN EFFORT" is no accident. In short. So I refused their offer and made them understand that only the police would get me out. On the spot, the police make me understand that they can do nothing for me. It is not their role. They advise me to contact the head office or consumer associations. It's incredible ! In a country like France, consumers have no protection against these mafia. These companies that make their own laws. FNAC, I assure you that if you don't pay back all of my money, you risk paying dearly. If you're willing to take that risk for $ 20, then let's go. In addition, I refused your offer on principle. My losses are limited but yours ... I have a lot of time at the moment so I will take special care of you. Small hint: I am a computer scientist and I know the net well. HELLO.

Je suis allé acheter un nouveau MacBook à la Fnac Saint Lazare et j'ai été super bien accompagné…read moredans cet achat par Rydel, un vendeur qui a pris le temps de me conseiller car j'hésitais entre plusieurs modèles. Grace à sa bonne connaissance de l'informatique et sa patience, j'ai pu m'orienter vers le modèle le plus adapté à mes besoins. Précis et sympathique, j'espère que vous tomberez sur lui si vous passez par là !

The CD lives!…read more Record stores with this much charm are rare. This shop is a heaven for music lovers and throwback officianados. Walls and walls of CDs and records surround you in visual organized cacophonic bliss. Also has a lovely book collection with a sweet owner who sits peacefully at the front if the shop to greet you and is not a pushy salesperson at all. Enjoy! It's a rare piece of charm and history.

This was worth the visit for some quirky and amazing folk art. There is an exhibit in a dark room…read morethat had so many fabulous pieces of art, that I thought we had seen the whole museum. But wait! Up some windy stairs is a sunlit room with about the same amount of art. Some things were creepy, some were a level of obsessive detail that required long minutes of marveling, and some were inspiring. 2 hours is a sufficient visit, and you will want to reserve time to peruse the bookstore and get a snack, lunch, or beverage at the café. The museum is in the garment district, and the art may inspire you to pick up some fabric to make a collage.

A stunning cyclorama with two feature exhibits, a bright and airy bookstore, and a crazy busy cafe…read morefor an accessible 9€. We popped in for the Jeunet/Caro exhibit, because when in Paris, you Amélie. The design of the exhibit space is in a wagon wheel, with fixtures from the duos filmography segmented by "pie piece." An intriguing blend of movie props, original script notes, stills and videography paint a brilliant behind-the-scenes for The City of Lost Children, Delicatessen, MicMacs, Alien: Resurrection and more. A floor up, sunlight floods a year-long showcase residency called Turbulence in the Balkans, featuring Eastern European works but unfortunately, no brass bands. Sad dance party loss. Anyhoodle, the space open, well-designed and easy to get through in an hour or so. If the exhibits catch your fancy, pop in for an afternoon delight.

This store was a MUST visit when I decided on traveling to Paris. If you love Le Petit Prince by…read moreAntoine de Saint-Exupéry you will adore this magical little store! I think I spent half an hour looking at all the amazing Little Prince items. This little shop has books, journals, bookmarks, mugs, dishes, scarves, shirts, postcards, stuffed animals, bags, toys, figurines, cards, pictures, baby bibs, cookie cutters, key chains, onesies... Anything and everything Little Prince! The owner is super friendly and very nice to talk to. The music is calming, the shop is orderly and well stocked. This was the best store I've visited my whole trip in Europe! Next time I'm in Paris, I'll visit again for sure! I can't recommend this lovely little store highly enough- just visit you'll be so glad you did!

Whimsical and enduring! Great place to buy souvenirs and return to a lovely story! Remember!read more

This is a fairly large (though not the largest in Paris - that may be at Les Halles) Fnac, where…read moreyou can find books, dvds, electronics, even maps! This was the only location in Paris that had the seasons of Luther and Sherlock that I was looking for. Use their website search before you go so you don't search in vain in person :-)

Yes, it's crowded, filled with tourists, and a bit higher-priced than other locations. But guess…read morewhat?! That means that it stays open late, has lots of employees who speak perfect English, and stocks all the stuff that a visitor might really want (e.g., phones, SIM cards). The saleslady took a long time to set up my phone for me and wrote out a bunch of instructions for me for buying new minutes, checking my voicemail, etc.

Great little video game store. The owner was extremely friendly to us while my wife and I were…read morebuying souvenirs for our trip. I had to have the little statue of Toad (of Super Mario fame) with the Eiffel Tower to take home as my souvenir. It looks perfect on top of my bookshelf.