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If you’re looking for English language books in Paris, you can start by visiting one of Paris’ many English language bookstores. Scattered throughout the city, they are helpful resources for finding the perfect book while you’re away.
Here are a few of the best English language bookstores in Paris:
Abbey Bookshop
Address: 29, rue de la Parcheminerie, 75005 Paris, France
Abbey Bookshop is a small, crowded Paris bookstore offering a myriad of English language books. The proprietor knows every title in the store, so if you can’t find the book you’re looking for, just ask.
Galignani
Address: 224, rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France
With a plaque outside that makes claims to be the first English language bookstore in continental Europe, high-end Galignani offers a range of books including oversized art and design tomes.
Gibert Jeune
Address: 10, place St-Michel, 75006 Paris, France
Gibert Jeune is a historic English language bookstore in Paris. The store sells both new and used books, and is in a great location in Place St Michel on the Left Bank.
Shakespeare and Co
Address: 37, rue de la Bucherie, 75005 Paris, France
Perhaps the most famous English language bookstore in Paris, Shakespeare and Co sells new and used books in a historic, quirky setting. A must visit.
WH Smith
Address: 248, rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France
WH Smith is located just down the street from Galignani. In addition to the usual fiction and non-fiction titles, WH Smith in Paris features everything from childrens’ books to educational resources.
There is no shortage of shopping in Aix-en-Provence, France. The old town is bursting with shops from high-fashion houses to tiny boutiques, and sometimes it’s hard to know which ones are the best.
We’ve done our research, and you can benefit from our first-hand experience of Aix-en-Provence shopping. Here is our list of the best shopping in Aix:
5) Bechard
Right on the Cours Mirabeau, Bechard is the perfect place to pick up freshly made calissons, the pastries for which Aix-en-Provence is famous.
4) Blanc Bleu
Beloved French nautical-themed shopping locale Blanc Bleu has a boutique in the heart of Aix. A must for those headed south for yachting.
3) Antoine et Lili
The fabulous Parisian boutique has an outlet in Aix, and any shopping lover should beat a path straight for the colorful silk-filled boutique upon arrival.
2) Hediard
A gourmet food shop to rival the best in Paris (and there is one of these in Paris), Hediard is the perfect place to pick up aromatic teas, great Provencal wines, macarons, and other specialties.
1) Becks and Posh
Like the chi chi name implies, this Aix boutique is perfect for shopping for Marc Jacobs, Stella McCartney, and other beloved labels.
Mariage Freres
Address: 30, rue du Bourg-Tibourg, Paris 4e
13, rue des Grands-Augustins, Paris 6e
260, rue Faubourg Saint-Honore, Paris 8e
For those seeking the perfect cup of tea, look no farther than the famous specialty tea shop Mariage Freres. With three locations in Paris, you can stop by for a quick cup, or stay for a more leisurely afternoon tea or lunch.
Cave Elzevir
Address: 16, rue Elzevir, Paris 3e
Located in a 17th century building in the Marais neighborhood, Cave Elzevir is a specialty wine shop with a friendly atmosphere. The English-speaking cellarman, Alexis, teaches customers about French varietals, and the shop conducts wine tastings and short seminars to help customers get acquainted with the complex world of French wine.
For information about department stores, boutiques, and specialty food shops in Paris:
Paris Shopping: Department Stores in Paris
Paris Shopping: Boutiques in Paris
Paris Shopping: Specialty Food Shops in Paris
