Hune (La), Paris

Right next to the Cafe Flore, in the writers' and publishers' district, La Hune bookshop is an excellent example of the rich cultural life here. Of course it has every kind of literature: poetry, short stories, novels, biographies and more. The ground floor has all the classics, as well as new books on display, while the first floor has a fine arts section. But be careful all you bookworms, drawn in by its pristine and modern decor, you are likely to want to stay all day not to mention a good part of the night. Fortunately La Hune doesn't close until nearly midnight. The friendly sales staff can also tell you about the regular literary evenings organized on behalf of the latest authors.