Chantelivre, Bookshop in the 6th arrondissement, Paris, France
Chantelivre is a bookshop for children and teenagers on Rue de Sèvres in Paris's 6th arrondissement, close to the Bon Marché department store. The shelves are organized by age, genre, and theme, and the large windows display new releases to draw in people passing by.
Chantelivre has been part of the Parisian book scene for over 40 years and belongs to École des loisirs, a publisher known for children's and young adult literature. After a closure of several months for renovation, it reopened with a renewed focus on the book as a physical object worth celebrating.
Chantelivre sits in a neighborhood full of schools and universities, which draws families and students in regularly. The staff know their customers well and often help children pick a book that suits them, making each visit feel personal.
The shop is easy to reach, with Sèvres-Babylone metro station just a short walk away. Visiting on a weekday tends to be quieter, which makes it easier to browse without rushing.
Although Chantelivre is mainly known for children's books, it has a dedicated space for very young children with books suited to the earliest years of reading. On rainy days, the shop also sets out board games and activities so that younger visitors can stay and play for a while.
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