Shakespeare and Company
This charming, storied bookstore serves as a regular bookstore,
as second-hand bookstore, and as a reading library.
It is so much more than a tourist destination
and the interior looks much like it must have 60 years ago
when it was opened by George Whitman.
Today, his daughter runs it as her father did,
opening the space for young writers to work and live.
With the full color of autumn,
the leaves provide a coordinated color-match with the storefront.
Shakespeare and Company
37, rue de la Boûcherie
75005, Paris
And with the legendary name of Whitman no less! :-)
ReplyDeleteMy favourite type of store in my favourite city. That's a must on my to see list.
ReplyDeleteQuand on parle anglais, ca doit etre sympa.
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ReplyDeleteAlain is right ...one needs to read in english to truly appreciate the bookshop.But then as now there are certainly enough people to do so! I lobe the shop and the atmosphere there!
ReplyDeleteI've loved this place for almost 50 years—nice memories!
ReplyDeleteI've seen it before in photoblogs, and I'd love to pay a visit.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Your picture brings back a lot of wonderful memories ...
ReplyDeleteI like how the leaves match the storefront. Nice picture!
ReplyDeleteI loved when they had a store in Scottsdale. It was my favorite.
ReplyDeleteA fine bookstore. At one of the best locations in Paris.
ReplyDeleteI love the history of this place.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite spots in Paris. It looks beautiful in the fall.
ReplyDeleteWhat a charming little bookshop......
ReplyDeleteit really is just lovely!
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Can you believe I've never been there? No, I can't either. I've walked past many times, including on this trip. I must fix it. And soon.
ReplyDeleteWe popped in here Genie. It was such a fascinating place. We stayed just around the corner. It is such a great location.
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