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The Abbey Bookshop

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who wouldn't give a small book nook four/five stars?

Not for the photographer. The impressive bookstore is a practical resource for readers searching... read more

Reviewed 23 June 2018
Tomskatesnyc
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New York City, New York
Go there without hesitation

The Abbey is the rarer, more specialized version of 'Shakespeare&Co' for those who truly are into... read more

Reviewed 6 March 2018
CWGans
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Nice, France
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29 rue de la Parcheminerie, 75005 Paris, France
Odéon / Saint-Michel
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Reviewed 4 January 2015

Is it the biggest bookstore in Paris? Is it the smallest? Could be. Does it have charm and personality? Hell yes! I admit that I did not know anything about this bookstore, I just happened to notice it while we were eating at the fondue...More

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Reviewed 2 October 2018

This shop is crowded with books and people. It is packed full of any used book imaginable printed in English. Mostly softcover and nothing special but perhaps in Paris such books are a novelty.

Thank N C
Reviewed 23 June 2018

Not for the photographer. The impressive bookstore is a practical resource for readers searching for otherwise hard to find work. Used and new books. The staff are knowledgeable, helpful and resourceful. I spent an impressive hour combing the basement and skimming the first floor for...More

1  Thank Tomskatesnyc
Reviewed 6 March 2018

The Abbey is the rarer, more specialized version of 'Shakespeare&Co' for those who truly are into literature and who like to talk about it with the shop owner. I found a rare edition of Mishima's 'Runaway Horses' that I could of never found anywhere else...More

Thank CWGans
Reviewed 29 January 2018

If you like stumbling into magical little shops that are cosy and welcoming, this bookshop is an absolutely must. There are books stacked to the ceiling in every inch of the shop - it's a wonder to behold. Honestly, this is the best bookshop I've...More

Thank mmedmartin
Reviewed 30 December 2017

I knew about the Abbey Bookshop but never having been there I stumbled upon it when walking around the Latin Quarter. Not looking at the bookshop’s name, or the Canadian flag hanging stock-still on the wind-free Paris afternoon, what made me stop and look was...More

2  Thank MZTParis
Reviewed 14 September 2017

This one is easy to miss. It's tucked into a small street, just off the beaten path. And there isn't that pesky line of tourists waiting to get in like that "other" English language bookstore down the road. I've accidentally bumped into this place twice...More

1  Thank ErikWestby
Reviewed 11 September 2017 via mobile

I can't believe it's taken me this long to discover this lovely little place. I'm predicting afternoons of pleasure discovering books in the piles and piles everywhere of second hand books. Took all of 5 minutes for Brian to find me a copy of the...More

1  Thank Zarminae A
Reviewed 21 August 2017

I enjoy looking at wide selection of books; from many genres of books and written in English or Français. Tons of new books in the store and if you a bookworm like me, you may be more delighted to spend hours here.

Thank Mirah T
Reviewed 1 July 2017

As a bookaholic I was determined to visit The Abbey Bookshop during my first visit to Paris. It wasn't easy to find but well worth the effort. What a treasure, what atmosphere, Barnes & Noble eat your heart out! I could have wandered around for...More

2  Thank 0923AKFrequentFlyer
Reviewed 14 March 2017

Brought my 5yo daughter here and we left with 4 books. I love this bookstore, it's quiet and cosy and has a wonderful selection of rare old books, and a great section for kids, that kept my daughter occupied for a whole half hour. The...More

1  Thank Jetsetgirl24
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As the bustling center of entertainment for the
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cafes, restaurants, and boutique cinemas. The streets
surrounding the fountain at Saint-Michel provide
eateries from around the world. Lively bars are just
next door and the prototypical terraced French
brasserie is on every corner. The setting for this
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