Livres anciens

I've passed Cabinet Chaptal many times,  as it is located on the corner just across the street from Jardin du Luxembourg. I'm not sure it's ever been open when I peered in, so I"ve just taken shots through the bars across the windows.  I hope one day to go in and have a long look. Maybe I'll be lucky, and they will allow photos.

Cabinet Chaptal

1 rue de Fleurus

75006 Paris

Beaucoup des livres!

The  Abbey Bookshop, gives Shakespeare and Company a run for their money. Started in 1989 by Canadian Brian Spence, their website claims they have over 35,000 books in English. How they have any idea how many books are in this fabulous shop, I have no idea. Located near the Saint Severin Church, it's worth a stop.

Beaucoup des livres

No matter how many times I visit Paris, I always need a stop at Shakespeare & Company.  They always have interesting displays and customers to photograph as well.

Shakespeare & Company

37 Rue de la Bûcherie

75005 Paris

Librairie des Archives

Located in the Marais, the outside caught my eye before the book filled interior!  It stocks books dedicated to art and artists of the 20th Century. Maybe one day I'll have more time than I did this day, and can step inside for browse.

Librairie des Archives

83 rue Vieille de Temple

75003 Paris

Beaucoup de livres!

I understand that Shakespeare & Co. will be closed this month for inventory. If you've ever been inside you found this laughable.  How that is accomplished with any accuracy whatsoever is beyond me.  This trip maybe a poke around in The Abbey Bookshop in the Latin Quarier, also known for its English titles, will be in order.  Looks like it's full to the brim with old books as well.  Should be fun!