Gibert Joseph, an entire building dedicated to culture in the heart of the Latin Quarter: report

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Published by Nathanaël de Sortiraparis · Photos by Nathanaël de Sortiraparis · Published on August 5, 2023 at 04:07 p.m.
With its wide selection of new and second-hand products, Gibert Joseph is a long-established address for Latin Quarter regulars, selling books, CDs, DVDs and much more.

Gibert Jeune closed its doors in 2021, leaving behind a good number of loyal readers. But rest assured, its counterpart Gibert Joseph is still standing. And if the former was just a bookshop, Gibert Joseph is its more generalist counterpart. Within the walls of 26 and 34 Boulevard Saint-Michel, you'll find books, of course, but not only books. Gibert is also a stationery store, a record shop and a video store. You'll find new and second-hand products, and these second-hand items are more affordable. The price is a little higher than the average of other second-hand bookshops, but that's a few euros saved! Second-hand products are distinguished by a small yellow label.

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The great thing about Gibert Joseph is that nothing is left out. The shelves are well-stocked, and each floor is dedicated to a specific genre. You'll find all kinds of literature, as well as essays, travel guides, school books, comics, manga and even antiquarian books.

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Its focus on scientific and academic books, and its proximity to the major Parisian universities, also make it a popular place for students, who will find many shelves devoted to preparation for competitive exams (prep school, medicine, etc.).

There are several other Gibert Joseph stores in Paris: on Boulevard Saint-Denis (2nd arrondissement), rue Marie-Andrée Lagroua Weil-Halle (13th arrondissement), on Boulevard Barbès (18th arrondissement) and on the top floor of Printemps Nation (12th arrondissement).

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34 Boulevard Saint-Michel
75006 Paris 6

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