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Shakespeare and Company Bookstore

37 rue de la Bucherie | Latin Quarter, 75005 Paris, France (Panthéon)
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Ranked #25 of 577 attractions in Paris
Type: Speciality 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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Chicago, Illinois
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49 reviews 49 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

I came here because I'm a fan of Ernest Hemingway, and I wasn't disappointed. It's a booklover's dream, with shelves upon shelves of books: new, used, vintage/rare. Upstairs are couches, a piano, even a bed. And when you buy a book or postcard, they give you a cool stamp on it. Must see if you're a fan of any Lost... More

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Bishop, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Loved this bookstore. i had read about it before our trip but hadn't planned to visit. I accidently stumbled on it and loved it!

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Boston
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

I wanted to visit this bookstore as part of my trip to Paris and I'm so glad that I popped over - it was so fun wandering around all of the books and just taking in the the shop's atmosphere. I purchased a book for myself and for a gift - the guy who checked me out was really nice... More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

there’s nothing to dislike here....this is a book lovers paradise...make sure u have plenty of time on hand so u can look around the entire 2 floors book store...or to find a corner to read a book :) also maybe play a tune or two at the piano upstairs.

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

I was planning to visit this bookshop, but ended up finding it by pure chance, which made the whole affair a lot more charming (it's a few blocks from Notre Dame Cathedral and sort of hidden). Once you go in, it's impossible not to get lost browsing their classics section and discovering little details such as the piano and the... More

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London
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Right opposite Notre Dame and a little gem of a place if going for a walk along the left bank. Books are a bit pricey I think, but nowhere else like it in Paris.

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Dublin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

This may not be the original location of Shakespeare & Co but it's in the spirit of Sylvia Beach's original shop, and it's a really great place to visit. The crooked stacks of books and the upstairs library of dusty old volumes create an absolute heaven for any bookworm.The wall in the upstairs area where fans have posted photos and... More

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Arlington, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

Thousands of books on several levels, cozy places to sit and read, it is certainly a book addict's utopia. We could have stayed for days. Unfortunately we didn't have that much time. Maybe next time....

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Ooltewah, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

Worth a visit. Reflect on historical dimensions while looking for good reading material. Can usually find a place to sit while perusing books. Granddaughter (11 years old) thoroughly enjoyed selection of children's books.

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Paris, Ile-de-France, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

A gorgeous little haven for book lovers. Situated opposite Notre Dame cathedral in the heart of the Latin Quarter and on one of Paris' most beautiful streets. Going inside is to travel back in time. Browse through the shelves and you'll be sure to find a gem. Go upstairs and take a peek at the mini library, the bed and... More

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