Famous Bookstore of Paris: Shakespeare and Company

(Last Update: 06.09.2024) Paris' most famous bookstore selling English books Shakespeare and Company Firstly 1919It opened in the Odéon on Rue Dupytren. Owner of the bookstore Sylvia Beach only English books are sold visit this store later 1921He moved it to Rue de l'Odéon and served there for many years. However, Sylvia Beach closed her shop during the Second World War, never to open it again.

1951 American in George Withman to the current site of Shakespeare and Company.The MistralHe opened a bookstore called ". Withman, who later met Syvia Beach 1962After Ms. Beach's death, he changed the name of his shop to Shakespeare and Company to keep her name alive.

That's since then Notre Dame CathedralShakespeare and Company, which continues its existence right across from , has become famous over time and has become a tourist attraction. At the time, representatives of the lost generation between the two world wars, famous writers Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, James Joyce This bookstore, which is frequented by people like Representative of Anglo-American literature in Paris dead.

Its current fame is, of course, "Before Sunset” and ”Midnight in Paris” he owes to his films. For this reason, there is a heavy influx of tourists to Shakespeare and Company, and catching a free moment requires some luck. Still, it deserves to be among the must-see places in Paris in terms of its historical value, diversity in English books, decoration and the atmosphere it creates.

Shakespeare and Company Saint michel'also, Seine River on the coast Notre Dame CathedralIt is located exactly diagonally from . It looks like an old village shop from the outside, but the inside has the same atmosphere. It's a pretty small place, but there are plenty of books on the shelves. It is truly enjoyable to wander around in this kind of atmosphere, among all these people and all these books, in the narrow corridors. There are more current books on the ground floor; the bookstore you know but in a great atmosphere... If you look carefully at the ground on the left, it is buried in the ground. Moneybox You will see a glass circle that acts as a glass. If you donate money here, you will support young writers and contribute to the new works that will be written....

The environment becomes even more interesting, especially when you go upstairs. The books on this floor are not for sale but "for reading"... Yes, you have the chance to buy any of these books and read them in an empty corner you find. Although the interior looks very peaceful, there are so many people coming in and out, that it is not ideal for someone like me who wants absolute silence while reading a book (except for travelling); There are people coming in and out all the time, but you still take beautiful photos by reading a book like this :)

This floor is not very big, but since it is like a maze, you will find another surprise at every bend. The tiny writing section, where an old typewriter is located, is one of the corners that attracts the most attention from tourists. Passersby come in and take pictures. I once placed the Revolution on one of the shelves on the second floor. Unnamed Seagull I left his book; Maybe one of us might see this place and read it... One of our favorite things to do is while visiting bookstores in the countries we used to visit. RevolutionIt was to secretly put 's book on the shelf and run away :)

Some people would steal books from bookstores, but we would put extra books on their shelves and run away. There are many books like this in the dozens of cities we visited and in the bookstores we liked. Unnamed Seagull It happened... Really, have those books fallen into someone's hands now? And I wonder in Shakespeare and Company? Unnamed Seagull Who has it now?

One of my favorite corners in Shakespeare and Company is the message board that appears when you go up the stairs and turn around. It can be very interesting to read the tons of messages attached here. Of course, the interior decoration of the shop may change over time and the objects may change location. I decided that I couldn't keep up with that speed anymore :) Let our photos stay like this and at least give you an idea about this bookstore...

Another interesting thing is the two beds you will see on the upper floor. To support young writers I read that Shakespeare and Company allowed him to stay there for short periods of time in exchange for writing and work. So they were sleeping in these beds... There were also visitors playing the piano in the room; This old piano has such a beautiful sound that it seems like melodies are pouring out from beyond the years.

Although Shakespeare and Company is a tourist attraction today, it is a very unique place in terms of atmosphere and truly deserves its reputation. Therefore, whether you intend to buy a book or not, I would say it would be beneficial to see Shakespeare and Company while you are in Paris. Of course, if your intention is to visit a bookstore in this region, Saint michellocated in Gibert Jeune, Gibert Joseph and (my favorite in this region) BoulinierYou can also look at .

While visiting bookstores, one feels like reading more, but when visiting a place like Shakespeare and Company, one inevitably feels like writing as well. Fortunately, I finally found the time to write my first book. A Week in ParisI wrote and the book hit the shelves in 2022. A Week in ParisOne of the stories in is set in this bookstore 😉 Now it's time to write new books...

In summary, I think visiting this beautiful bookstore, where I believe you will find something to suit your taste from its selection of English literature, will add a different value to your day. When you walk around this old bookstore and come out With a cathedral that is more than 850 years old It's really nice to meet you. Oh, and it's also worth looking at second-hand books sold on doorsteps.

Shakespeare and Company is open between 09:30-19:00 on weekdays and 09:30-20:00 on weekends. He came here and opened the cafe next door in the fall of 2015. Shakespeare and Company CaféOf course, it's not possible without stopping by. Here - if you can find a place - you can eat organic products, try fresh fruit juices or delicious coffee varieties in a pleasant atmosphere. Notre Dame CathedralYou can take it in front of you and watch it.

If you wish for the next Cite IslandIf you wish in Saint michelin and Saint Germain You can spend it on the side. Once you leave the door, you are again in the heart of Paris. Already on Shakespeare and Company's website “Zero Kilometers to Paris” it says, which is absolutely true. historical center of paris City IslandIt is indisputable that it is in the very center of Paris, as it is right across from . In your area Quartier Latin – Latin Quarter passes as.

Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries.

Web address: shakespeareandcompany.com

Address: 37 Rue de la Bucherie, 75005 Paris