Librairie Jousseaume, Historic bookstore in Galerie Vivienne, Paris, France
Librairie Jousseaume is a bookstore in Galerie Vivienne with two connected rooms filled with books in tall wooden shelves from floor to ceiling. The collection includes rare editions, antique works, and literary classics from various periods.
The shop originally opened in 1826 as Librairie Petit-Siroux before the Jousseaume family took it over in 1890. The inscription on the original glass door remains visible today, marking this change in ownership.
The bookstore serves as a gathering place where collectors and readers search for rare works and older editions. The shelves show a passion for books as physical objects, and visitors can trace the handwriting of generations of booksellers in what is offered.
The bookstore is located in Galerie Vivienne in the 2nd arrondissement and is easy to reach by metro. Plan to spend time browsing, as the collection is densely packed with books that reward careful exploration.
A spiral staircase leads to a mezzanine where visitors can find the first edition of Hachette's paperback series Le Livre de Poche. This discovery often surprises book collectors and becomes a memorable part of the visit.
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