Librairie Mollat, Bookstore in central Bordeaux, France
Librairie Mollat is a bookstore in central Bordeaux featuring extensive shelves across multiple themed sections for literature, history, art, travel, and children's books. The shop spans several interconnected spaces totaling around 15 different areas, including a music section, gallery, and two event halls for readings and talks.
Librairie Mollat was founded in 1896 by Albert Mollat and has been operated by the same family for five generations. The shop relocated to its current location on Rue Porte-Dijeaux in 1928 and expanded significantly in the 1970s and 1990s, eventually adding music sales and hosting larger cultural events.
Librairie Mollat serves as a gathering place for readers and a center of literary culture in Bordeaux. Students, writers, and locals visit regularly to explore new works and participate in the intellectual life of the city.
The shop is located in the heart of Bordeaux and easily accessible on foot or by public transport, with lively surrounding streets especially on weekends. Visitors can browse through interconnected areas at a relaxed pace and find a small reading corner for quiet moments during their visit.
The building occupies the site where philosopher Montesquieu once had his final residence, connecting the shop to an important figure in 18th century French thought. This historical connection reflects the shop's enduring commitment to knowledge and cultural exchange.
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