Le Divan, Bookshop in Paris's 15th Arrondissement, France
Le Divan is a bookshop in Paris's 15th Arrondissement spread across more than 400 square meters with over 60,000 titles. The selection spans current bestsellers, comics, graphic novels, poetry, art books, and reference materials for all reading interests.
The shop opened in 1996 and underwent renovation in 2016. It has established itself as a cultural meeting point in the neighborhood over more than two decades.
The name references the central sofa placed in the shop, symbolizing a meeting space for readers. It reflects how the neighborhood integrates books and literary conversation into daily life.
The shop is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 8pm and Sunday from 10am to 1:30pm. The proximity to Convention Metro station makes it easy to reach for visitors from the neighborhood and beyond.
The shop uses personal notes attached to shelves to offer reading recommendations. These handwritten tips from staff help visitors discover titles that match their interests.
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