18 Bd Saint-Michel, 75006 Paris, France

In my recent trips to Paris, I’ve stayed in my favorite neighborhood in the 6th Arrondissement, the stretch along the south bank of the Seine between Saint-Michel and Norte Dame, where you’ll find such classic bookstores as Shakespeare and Co. and Abbey Bookshop. Both incredible, but both cater a bit more toward English-speaking visitors and ex-pats than French locals. So on my most recent visit I wanted to explore a shop for locals. And Boulinier is exactly that. Sure, this used bookshop has a nominal selection in English, but unless you read French, Boulinier might be a quick visit for you. Although there’s plenty of reasons to pop in for a look regardless.