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Shakespeare and Company Bookstore

37 rue de la Bucherie | Latin Quarter, 75005 Paris, France (Panthéon)
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Ranked #24 of 564 attractions in Paris
Type: Specialty Shops, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Libraries
Activities: Shopping
Description: Famous bookstore located across from Notre Dame features several floors of books and Paris literary history.
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

I had read about Shakespeare and Co during the planning portion of my Paris sojourn... And I knew immediately that I needed to visit! Much to my glee, the bookshop needed multiple visits; the shelves overflowing with volumes and volumes ranging from bestsellers to thin pamphlets of poetry illustrated by the authors themselves. I left with a nice bag full... More

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Phoenix
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

A "can't miss" site for those who want to experience a significant part of the Parisian literary scene. Its in a classic Left Bank location, just across the river from Notre Dame and a good starting point for a walk through the Latin Quarter. Buy a book and have them stamp it for you - and take a bit of... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

Very pretty though..If you need a last minute book for your flight I recommend to come here. It's very cute and it looks like an old tiny museum. Near the Notre Damme.

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Adelaide, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

I love this bookstore. The last three years i have been to paris I have tried to buy a book from them, and it seems they are always sold out of the one I am after, and i find something else instead. its becoming a tradition of not getting one thing and getting something else instead.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

I love bookshops at the best of times, but when we went to Paris I had to seek this one out. It is world famous and has a charm all of its own. It always seems quite busy as it has a nice seating/courtyard area at the front allowing people to sit, rest, chat or whatever. They sell both new... More

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East Brunswick, New Jersey
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

Some people go to bars - some to clubs but if you like books and art here is the place to discuss life and meet like minded souls.

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Kitchener, Ontario
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

Meant to return before now, we actually stumbled across it on our walks and we're pleasantly surprised... it hasn't changed a bit!

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Burlington, Ontario, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013 via mobile

There is so much to see and read, and they have books from 5 euros to 5000 euros!!! For a book! The charm of the book store is beats it all and a must see.

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

An amazing experience in the Latin quarter.......quirky and fun and practical as a bookstore. Take time to wonder around and make sure if you purchase to get the store stamp in your book. Close to Notre Dame and other attractions. A great visit for all the family.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Go there, take the time to stand and stare, read and find out about this special shop... far more than a bookshop in so many ways and a part of the global literary scene for many decades, now run by George's daughter. But don't just visit, buy a book and get it stamped, so you can remember the shop and... More

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