Nice has lots of great little independent bookstores. Here’s our list of the best.
Librairie Jean Jaures
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.
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Librarie Quartier Latin
Librarie Acropole
The Thierry Margo bookstore in Nice | © Candy Schwartz/Flickr
Thierry Margo
The Thierry Margo bookstore in Nice |© Candy Schwartz / Flickr | © Candy Schwartz/Flickr
Au Brouillon de Culture
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.
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Librarie Masséna
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.
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