Our Favorite Bookstores

Nestled in the heart of London, Hatchard's stands as the oldest bookshop in the UK, offering literary treasures since 1797.

Address: 187 Piccadilly, St. James's, London W1J 9LE, United Kingdom

Amidst the hustle and bustle of Geneva's main transport hub, Payot Geneva Train Station is an oasis for travelers seeking the next great read.

Address: Cornavin Train Station, 1201 Geneva, Switzerland

In the picturesque village of Saanen, Librairie des Alpages is a cozy haven for literature lovers captivated by the beauty of the Swiss Alps.

Address: Untergstaadstrasse 15, 3792 Saanen, Switzerland

Overlooking Lake Geneva, this Vevey library serves as a beacon of knowledge and culture, nestled in a town famous for its connection to Charlie Chaplin.

Please note, for the exact address, it would be ideal to specify which library in Vevey you are referring to, as there could be multiple.

Tucked away in a small side street in Chelsea, John Sandoe Books is a labyrinth of literary gems, staffed by a friendly, helpful and knowledgeable team. One of last surviving independent bookshops it’s been serving Bibliophiles since 1957.

Address: 10 Blacklands Terrace, Chelsea, London SW3 2SR, United Kingdom

Step into Maggs Bros. Ltd. and wander through centuries of history, one page at a time. Maggs is truly one of the must-visit spots for serious rare book collectors. Established in 1853.

Address: 48 Bedford Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 3DR, United Kingdom. And at 46 Curzon Street, London W1J7UH

Get lost in the '18 Miles of Books' at Strand Bookstore, where book lovers' dreams come true. Almost certainly the most famous New York literary spot.

Address: 828 Broadway, New York, NY 10003, USA

Immerse yourself in the charm of Parisian literature at Smith & Son, a haven for Anglophone readers and don’t forget to check out their absolutely wonderful cafe and wine bar upstairs where there’s even the occasional impromptu live piano

Address: 248 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France

One of Paris’s most famous and established bookshops where the likes of Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald whiled away their time when they lived in Paris. And after a book browse you’d have found them drinking directly next door alongside the other literary luminaries of the day in the equally famous Cafe Flore or Les Deux Maggots.

Address: 174 Boulevard Saint-Germain, 75006, Paris, France.