One of the oldest book stores in the world. The smell of books and serious looking customers enjoy a nice time here.
About Shakespeare and Company Bookstore
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One of the oldest book stores in the world. The smell of books and serious looking customers enjoy a nice time here.
If you love books you are going to love this very special store. This is not your giant modern bookstore rather expect the opposite. Already a cramped building and with narrow stairs and every nook and cranny stuffed with books all sectioned and marked clearly...More
What a wonderful, quiet way to take a break in the city. My 3 year old and I sat and read several lovely books in the middle of the day, what a delightful, relaxing time! There's a great selection in there, and most definitely something...More
The Shakespeare and Co used to be a funky bookstore with some good and some not so good books. This trip I found really good literature and also non-fiction ...intellectual and savvy.
Definitely one of my favorite places to visit when in Paris. This place is full of history. Books are a bit pricier, but the overall experience is amazing since you can grab any book and take a seat and read for as long as you...More
If I'd had room in my luggage, I might have gone crazy here! What a cool bookstore! If you like books, if you like to read, if you like libraries, this is a must see. They have everything. And you can just FEEL the history...More
Visited this past week. The number of books in the shop is staggering. Absolutely lovely atmosphere in the shop
If you love books and authors, this is a must see in Paris. It is located across from Notre Dame and it is famous for Ernest Hemingway hanging out there. I believe he even slept there at some point. If you buy a book there,...More
Quaint charming bookstore, transporting you to another era with a selection that is unequaled! Their coffee is also the best in the area
There was a unique place. Lots of energy and joy. I was there when rain time has started and streets were rainy. I was drowned in the wonderful sea of books... visiting the shakespeare was the best moment in Paris.