The wandering mood, Bookshop in Montmartre, Paris, France
L'Humeur Vagabonde is an independent bookshop on Rue du Poteau, in the Montmartre neighborhood of Paris's 18th arrondissement. It operates across two spots on the same street, with a main shop carrying a wide range of new books and a children's section directly across from it.
The bookshop opened in April 1995 and has been part of the Montmartre neighborhood ever since. Over the years it grew into a local meeting point for readers, gradually building ties with authors who live nearby or visit regularly.
The store's name comes from a novel by Antoine Blondin, though it is not meant as a tribute to the book. It reflects a spirit of curiosity that runs through the whole shop, from the staff's personal picks to the author events held throughout the year.
The shop is easy to browse on foot, with shelves arranged to make the selection clear in both the main store and the children's space across the street. Books can also be ordered by phone, email, or through the website and picked up at the store, which suits visitors who want a specific title.
The shop deliberately does not carry esoteric books, textbooks, or secondhand books on its shelves, though all of these can be ordered on request. This is a conscious editorial choice that sets the store apart from more generalist shops in the area.
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