From the owner: Une librairie et magasin de jouets pour enfants L'Eau Vive, c'est un peu le paradis des bambins. La…read moreboutique est pleine de couleurs ; on y trouve des livres, des disques, des images, des cartes et des jouets de toute sorte. Sont également en vente quelques ouvrages à destination des adultes, des livres de voyage en particulier. La boutique est à découvrir rue du Vieux Sextier, une ruelle commerçante qui se trouve en dessous de la place Carnot.

From the owner: Un paradis littéraire Une jolie décoration d'intérieur très claire avec de ravissantes chaises…read morerecouvertes de mousse et de papier et des coupures d'affiches, de publicités et de journaux sur des tables recouvertes de verre pour une ambiance apaisante toute empreinte d'un caractère littéraire. A l'extérieur, sous les arbres ou dans la cour on y savoure un thé accompagné de petits gâteaux ou une cuisine de marché aux notes provençales. A l'étage une librairie avec un coin pour bouquiner en toute tranquillité, parcourir des livres d'art ou d'architecture, feuilleter des pages de poésie ou de beaux textes dédicacées ou des collections originales. Des parfums littéraires dans une ambiance chaleureuse et calme.

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.

From the owner: Peter Pan Peter Pan est une librairie spécialisée dans la bande-dessinée sous toutes ses formes,…read moreses genres et ses publics. La boutique présente un large choix de BD pour enfants sans oublier les grands enfants que nous sommes, éternels Peter Pan. On trouve donc des BD pour les adultes, des mangas et surtout de bons conseils. Les tenants de la boutique ont une connaissance intime du monde de la BD et savent faire découvrir les talents en devenir et les albums à ne pas manquer.

Came here mostly for the language exchange event hosted in the basement (I think Mon/fri). Small…read morebookshop but the space fulfills it's needs. For the language exchange, there is a drink/food order requirement which was relatively inexpensive. There are a few chairs and books upstairs but I mainly visited downstairs. Books in French and English were available.

Cute bookstore on a charming street. A few tables outside make it a cafe. Good selection of new…read moreEnglish books downstairs, and French instruction books upstairs. Friendly staff. Used English books as well, I believe. A little tricky to find from memory, but actually convenient to the center. I always oriented myself from the Virgin Megastore (which, by the way, has nowhere near the selection of English books).

Incredibly rude staff while acting like a virtual caricature of stereotypes about rude French. I…read morewas there with my daughter, who was doing no harm, and they asked us to leave. I quickly and gladly complied, glad to never return.