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Shakespeare & Company is one of the most famous independent bookstores in the world. This iconic English-language bookstore, originally established in 1919 by Sylvia Beach and later reopened in 1951 by George Whitman, has long been a meeting place for writers, artists, and intellectuals.
The bookstore has a rich history as a gathering place for famous writers like Ernest Hemingway, James Joyce, Ezra Pound, and many others. It's been a center of Anglophone literary culture in Paris for decades.
Packed with books from floor to ceiling, the store has a charming and cozy feel, with reading nooks, old typewriters, and beds where aspiring writers can stay.
There's a café next to the bookstore where you can enjoy a coffee or a light meal with views of Notre-Dame.
Pro tip: consider buying a book as a souvenir. The store stamps books with its iconic logo, making it a unique keepsake or gift.
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