Literary Sanctuary Across the Seine

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🌟In the shadow of Notre-Dame Cathedral, on the historic Left Bank of the Seine, stands a crooked, green-and-yellow building that is more than just a bookstore—it's a living literary legend. Shakespeare and Company is a labyrinthine, English-language bookshop that feels less like a commercial space and more like a cherished home for readers and writers. While other reviews will rightly mention its famous status and connection to literary greats, they often miss the very soul of the place: its radical hospitality, its beautiful chaos, and the powerful sense of continuity it provides to a rich, bohemian history. It’s a place that honors the past while inspiring the future.

📌Location: Shakespeare and Company is located at 37 Rue de la Bûcherie, 75005 Paris, France, in the Latin Quarter. It is directly across the Seine from Notre-Dame Cathedral.
✈️Getting There:
* Metro: Saint-Michel (Line 4), Cité (Line 4), or Cluny-La Sorbonne (Line 10).
* RER: Saint-Michel - Notre-Dame (Lines B and C).
💸Price:
* Entrance to the bookstore: Free.
* Books: Prices are standard for new and used English-language books.
* Café: Prices are typical for a Parisian café, with coffee and pastries available.

Post by MeiYin陈 | Aug 13, 2025