Arguably the best known independent bookstore in the world, Shakespeare and Company is a must visit for any and all bookworms (particularly those looking to purchase a novel or two in English). The store was opened by George Whitman in 1964 and has since become a "Left Bank literary institution," hosting weekly events and providing a haven for aspiring and accomplished writers alike.
What to read: A play written by the bookstore's namesake (I'd recommend All's Well That Ends Well, as it's set in France) or Shakespeare and Company, Paris: A History of the Rag & Bone Shop of the Heart, to give you a greater appreciation for the shop's unique story.
