Hop on any metro or bus and you will see that the French love to read. They are always up to date on the latest novel, the latest winner of the “Prix Goncourt”, the latest “must-read”. Therefore, there is high demand for a variety of good quality bookstores. This is especially true in the 5th and 6th arrondissements, where the intellectuals and students tend to congregate. Here are a few you should check out while in Paris.














