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Shakespeare and Company

Name: Shakespeare and Company
Rating: 4.6

4.6 ·

Step into Shakespeare and Company, the storied English-language bookshop by Notre-Dame. Wander its cosy, winding rooms packed with fiction, rare editions, and staff picks, then pause for a coffee at the small cafe.

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Reasons to go

The shop's literary history is tied to James Joyce, linked to the original 1920s bookstore's role in publishing Ulysses.
Photography is banned inside, keeping the winding wooden rooms as an atmosphere-only experience.
Purchases get a special stamp inside the cover, a tradition tied to the shop's literary heritage.

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Full description

Shakespeare and Company is an independent English-language bookstore on the Left Bank, selling fiction, poetry, rare editions and its own branded titles. Beyond books, it hosts author events, podcasts and a small cafe, drawing on a literary history tied to figures like James Joyce.

Shelves are packed across cosy, winding rooms, with staff picks and themed sections for browsing.

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Address

37 Rue de la Bûcherie, 75005 Paris, France · Latin Quarter

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

Best time

morning or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

No photos allowed inside, so just soak in the atmosphere
arrive early morning or after 5pm to avoid the queue that forms midday.

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Reviews

The most special place. My husband also played the piano inside which made the experience all the more special. I adore this place and recommend everyone to go. When you buy a book, they stamp it on the inside page. I also recommend heading to Jardin du Luxembourg with your book and reclining on the many seats…

Sarah Rushby

2/5

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