Fontaine Bookstore, Bookshop in the 16th arrondissement, Paris, France
Librairie Fontaine is a bookshop on rue de l'Annonciation in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, set among other local shops and cafes. Its shelves carry a wide range of titles, from novels and essays to children's books, manga, comics, and magazines.
The bookshop was founded in 1834 by Auguste Fontaine, making it one of the oldest family-run bookselling names in Paris. Over time, the business grew into a group of seven locations, all of which remain under family ownership today.
The Librairie Fontaine belongs to a family-run group of seven bookshops, six of which are in Paris and one in Provence. Buying a book at one location means you can exchange it at any other in the network, which gives the whole group a connected, personal feel.
The shop sits on rue de l'Annonciation, a busy shopping street in the 16th arrondissement that is easy to reach on foot from the surrounding area. It is also possible to have books delivered at home for those living in nearby Paris districts.
The group runs a loyalty card that works across all seven locations, which is unusual for a family-run independent bookseller. It also operates an online shop where staff pick out recommendations alongside new releases and best sellers.
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