(Last Update: 06.09.2024) One of the oldest and largest bookstores (and stationery stores) not only in Paris but also in France. Gibert JosephIt's time to talk about. Before Gibert JeuneAs I mentioned when introducing , the origin of this bookstore is 1886It is based on .
Firstly Saint michel'also Seine River in the bookstore booths on the shore bouquiniste father who started working as Joseph Gibert 1888again in Saint michelHe opened his first book and stationery shop in . Especially in that year, when schools were made compulsory and free of charge, the sale of textbooks was quite successful. By 1929, Joseph's two sons parted ways. little brother Regis in same place Gibert Jeune While continuing his business life as his elder brother Joseph, preserving the bookstore's name Avenue Saint MichelHe opened his own shop in the upper part of . And finally Gibert Joseph in 2017 Gibert JeuneWith the reunion with , both bookstores came together again.. Gibert Joseph today Saint michelIt has several branches in , as well as stores in other districts of Paris and many cities in France.
Gibert Joseph especially Avenue Saint Michel on, Luxembourg GardenThe shops on the right as you go up are worth seeing. One can spend hours in this shop, where you can find many types of products such as new and second-hand books, stationery, and art supplies. Especially when it comes to books, you can lose yourself. If you are interested in stationery like me, the time you will spend here will be longer.
It is quite enjoyable to browse the second-hand stalls at the entrances. You can find plenty of second-hand books in French and some in English. Second-hand books are also sold inside the store. If you are looking for a second-hand bookstore in Paris, then you are in the right place. Le Marché du Livre AncienIt should fall to . Of course, when it comes to English books, there are books available nearby. Shakespeare and CompanyIt would be more logical for you to stop by.
I also love looking at the postcards at the entrance. In the past, we used to send a lot of postcards to our spouses and friends. This habit of ours is about to disappear now. Dear God exchange My friend Vincent constantly sends us cards from the places he visits, and we satisfy that pleasure. We try to get excited and send cards here and there every forty years. That's why I love tinkering with the cards at the entrance of Gibert Joseph...
I don't need to describe the inside, in each building there are shelves separated by subject, books, stationery, painting tools, paints; In short, a colorful and vibrant world. One gets great pleasure while wandering between floors and shelves. If you are interested in stationery and art supplies, you can visit the nearby Rougier & PleIt is also useful to visit .
If you are interested in travel and decoration books, as well as literature and philosophy books, like me, Gibert Joseph has plenty of options. It's a different pleasure to poke around (and of course buy) those books. Especially coming across books related to Turkey in the shelves is a special caress for your soul. Maybe one day my book A Week in ParisThe French version of is also on these shelves.
Of course, our age is the internet age; The habit of reading classic books is slowly disappearing, and the ritual of buying books from the bookstore may disappear after a few years. Therefore, as a generation that is living the last days of this beautiful ritual, I think it is beneficial to visit such bookstores while they are still alive, and as someone who does not like buying books online, I like to spend time in such bookstores even more. Because the most important criterion for me when buying a book (or anything else) is not whether it is the "cheapest", but the way I buy it. I am someone who likes to experience the "pleasure of having purchased a product with pleasure" rather than the "pleasure of having purchased it cheaply" every time I hold it in my hands. That's why I care about places where I can shop like this classic. If we give up on bookstores, none of these bookstores will remain. In fact, both Gibert Josephe and Gibert Jeune It closed many of its branches over time. I think we are witnessing the end of an era.
You can check out the website at the end of the article to examine Gibert Joseph's product range or to shop online if you wish.
Gibert Joseph Avenue Saint Michel The ideal station to reach the stores on the street by public transportation. M10 metro Cluny-La Sorbonne station of the line. M4 metro line and RER-B's Saint Michel stations are also very close.
After wandering around here, if you wish Saint michelIf you wish, you can browse Boulevard Saint GermainYou can walk in . Medieval museum located right across the street Cluny MuseumI suggest you don't neglect either. Luxembourg Garden ve Pantheon You are already two steps away.
Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries
And I wish you always good reading…
Web address: gibert.com
