Wednesday, September 14, 2011

The Abbey Bookshop


The Abbey is yet another lovely little bookshop in Paris with its wares spilling out onto the sidewalk. (But it  looks like someone needs to have their mouth washed out with soap! Tsk, tsk.)  Since 1989, it is another Parisian source for English language books from around the world.

29 rue de la Parcheminerie
75005 Paris
Métro: St. Michel/Cluny la Sorbonne
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25 comments:

  1. dianasfaria.comSeptember 14, 2011 at 12:13:00 AM CDT

    Ha! I remember my Mom threatening my brother & I with that very same idea! I can't imagine what it was we said...
    I love bookstores such as this. Great shot Virginia.

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  2. PerthDailyPhotoSeptember 14, 2011 at 2:01:00 AM CDT

    A veritable treasure chest Virginia, although most of the books will probably be in French, no matter, just looking and soaking up the atmosphere would be fine!

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  3. UnknownSeptember 14, 2011 at 3:15:00 AM CDT

    Fantastic shot. Love this kind of small shops.. :)
    Have a nice day.

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  4. Shell SherreeSeptember 14, 2011 at 3:28:00 AM CDT

    It's certainly overflowing ~ I wonder if they have a hard time squooshing it all back in every night.

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  5. Castles Crowns and CottagesSeptember 14, 2011 at 4:41:00 AM CDT

    I believe I was there on my last day in Paris....bargains galore on that day!!! Anita

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  6. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenSeptember 14, 2011 at 5:18:00 AM CDT

    I would love to spend some time inside that store. I'm rather surprised it looks so unkempt on the outside though.
    Sam

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  7. Leif HagenSeptember 14, 2011 at 6:52:00 AM CDT

    A book lover's dream! It would be fun to squeeze through there!

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  8. Janey and Co.September 14, 2011 at 7:22:00 AM CDT

    I bet there are treasures to be found in there.But, gosh that building is eye candy...I can imagine it being an elegant restaurant.

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  9. Cezar and LéiaSeptember 14, 2011 at 7:29:00 AM CDT

    I love visiting this kind of shop!Great photography!
    Léia

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  10. DarylSeptember 14, 2011 at 8:57:00 AM CDT

    I bet there's a wonderful old book smell to the place ..

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  11. Genie -- Paris and BeyondSeptember 14, 2011 at 8:59:00 AM CDT

    I love saying the name of this street as it just rolls off the tongue. I love this building and the books stacked high over the transom window.

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  12. UnknownSeptember 14, 2011 at 9:31:00 AM CDT

    Treasures in there. And outside.
    Love the carved wall also.
    Costas

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  13. French Girl in SeattleSeptember 14, 2011 at 9:50:00 AM CDT

    I did not know that Abbey. Thank you Virginia. Lovely picture too, in spite of the graffitti. Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)

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  14. Petrea BurchardSeptember 14, 2011 at 11:30:00 AM CDT

    My kind of place.

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  15. PamelaSeptember 14, 2011 at 12:03:00 PM CDT

    I could spend an entire day here!
    I am so passionate about books and so is my hubby and son thank goodness!! Love the old building!

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  16. StarmanSeptember 14, 2011 at 12:40:00 PM CDT

    That's no way to talk about somebody's mother.

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  17. HarrietSeptember 14, 2011 at 2:42:00 PM CDT

    I love book stores; I love beautiful stone walls; I love balconies; and I love old doors. The color tones in this photo are just right. No matter the cluttered look.

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  18. Paris PaulSeptember 14, 2011 at 3:39:00 PM CDT

    Maybe not wash their mouths out with soap but certainly their pens!

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  19. jennyfrecklesSeptember 14, 2011 at 3:51:00 PM CDT

    It looks like treasure trove...too bad I don't read French. But I believe I'd still enjoy browsing here.

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  20. AlexaSeptember 14, 2011 at 4:37:00 PM CDT

    I blew this up to see the other "message"—this person needs to have their mouth washed out twice! Gave me a good laugh though. And the place looks (otherwise) absolutely charming.

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  21. JackSeptember 14, 2011 at 9:37:00 PM CDT

    It would be fun to pore over the books in search for treasure.

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  22. WitnessSeptember 14, 2011 at 10:59:00 PM CDT

    so quaint!!!!!

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  23. martinealisonSeptember 14, 2011 at 11:18:00 PM CDT

    Un véritable paradis... (dommage pour les écrits sur le mur)
    Gros bisous

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  24. VreniSeptember 15, 2011 at 12:19:00 AM CDT

    Wow, so many books!!! And I love those baskets!

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  25. JulieSeptember 17, 2011 at 4:36:00 PM CDT

    I wonder where that expression comes from: bad language being punished by having one's mouth washed out with soap. Did it ever actually occur?

    Love the arches ... and the colours.

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