Shakespeare and Company
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4.6 (19662 reviews)
Iconic, English-language bookstore stocking new & used titles in bohemian surrounds since 1951.
37 Rue de la Bûcherie, 75005 Paris, France
+33 1 43 25 40 93
Did You Know?
Original Founder
The original Shakespeare and Company bookstore was founded in 1919 by Sylvia Beach, an American expatriate. It was a lending library and bookstore.
Published Here
Sylvia Beach's Shakespeare and Company famously published James Joyce's 'Ulysses' in 1922, after it faced censorship in English-speaking countries.
Second Iteration
The current Shakespeare and Company was opened in 1951 by George Whitman, originally named 'Le Mistral', but later renamed in tribute to Sylvia Beach in 1964 after her death.
Home to Writers
The bookstore has a tradition of hosting writers and artists in exchange for helping out in the shop. These individuals are known as "Tumbleweeds."
Highlights from Reviews
• charming atmosphere
The shop has a cozy, charming, and magical atmosphere.
• wide selection
The shop offers a wide and interesting selection of books.
• friendly staff
The staff is friendly, helpful, and gives great recommendations.
• reading room
The upstairs reading room provides a quiet space for reading.
• book stamping
Books can be stamped with the store's logo.
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