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: Librairie indépendante à Marseille depuis 1975. 700 m²…read moredédiés aux livres : littérature, polar, jeunesse, BD, mangas, sciences humaines, médecine et scolaire. 17 libraires passionnés pour vous conseiller. Dédicaces et rencontres d'auteurs régulières. Papeterie complète. Accessible depuis le métro Rond-Point du Prado, dans le 8e arrondissement. Commande en ligne et click & collect disponibles sur notre site.

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.

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: 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.

Stumbled upon this extremely quaint and charming tea shop since the original breakfast place we…read morewanted to go to was closed for vacation. The inside of the shop is filled with books and old records. However, there was plenty of outdoor seating; I'm so glad we had the opportunity to sit down here. They have teas from all over the world and homemade tea as well. The tea shop owner was very friendly. If you want something very light, have a desire to take in France, and want to chat with friends, this is the place to stop by at. I wish the states had more places like this.

While the sun-filled terrace was tempting, I opted for table indoors with my companion in order to…read moreavoid carrying on a conversation in shades. You don't really have that problem in Paris since the skies are so grey, but it's true, talking to someone you first meet while wearing shades can come off as a little bit snob. So inside the charming, book-filled cafe at a cute corner table, I followed my companion's lead and ordered a home made ice tea not expecting much but it was fantastic.Thirst-quenching, well-dosed and just a wee bit sweet, I downed it and immediately ordered another.

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.