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France

Bookshops in Paris

The Atlas lists 516 independent bookshops in Paris, 54 of them selling secondhand books — including 22 antiquarian booksellers. 6 have a café recorded in the listing; confirm its hours before visiting. The densest cluster offers 6 possible stops over an estimated 645 m; actual walking routes may be longer.

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Bibliartis

New & secondhand · 27 Rue Monge, Paris

New & secondhand

Book Nook

Independent bookshop · 11 Rue Blanche, 75009 Paris

Borealia

Independent bookshop · 33 Rue de la Villette, 75019 Paris

Boulinier

Independent bookshop · 7 Boulevard de Bonne Nouvelle, Paris

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Boulinier

Independent bookshop

Step-free access

Brentano's

Independent bookshop · 37 Avenue de l'Opéra, Paris

Step-free access

Bookshop questions: Paris

How many bookshops are listed in Paris?

The Atlas currently lists 516 active bookshops in Paris. This is the number in our directory, not a claim that every shop in the area has been recorded.

Can I find secondhand bookshops in Paris?

54 listed shops are categorised as selling secondhand books. Stock changes frequently; ask a shop directly if you need a particular book.

Are the opening hours and accessibility details checked?

The Atlas displays available source information. A listing without opening hours or access details is incomplete, not necessarily closed or inaccessible. Check each shop's website and confirm anything essential before travelling.

Can I plan a bookshop walk in Paris?

Use the map and the crawl planner to choose stops close together. Displayed route distances are estimates, not turn-by-turn walking directions. Check crossings, hills, opening times and the actual walking route before setting off.

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Can I add a shop or correct a listing?

Yes. Send the shop's name, location and a reliable website or other source. Suggestions and corrections are reviewed before changing the Atlas.

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Shop data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence, with descriptions of featured shops by Creasy Spines. Opening hours change — check before a long journey. Suggest an edit