The Best Independent Bookstores in Nice

Run by three brothers, this is a huge bookstore selling everything from English fiction to science fiction. It runs workshops for kids as well as reading festivals and book signings.

Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed Sundays.

This bookstore covers everything. It has study books, kids books, fiction, and non-fiction. You can buy online too. Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Closed Sundays.

Librarie Acropole

This is a delightful little store full of art books of every kind.

This is a great little second-hand bookstore in the center of Nice that has all its books separated by topic, with an English section too.

Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Closed Sundays.

With branches in Antibes and Nice, and a very comprehensive website, this bookstore can’t be considered small, but it is independent. It sells everything and the staff are friendly.

Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed Sundays.

This is a great little comic bookstore in the district of Jean-Medecin. Follow them on Facebook to find out what they have in stock. Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.