Shakespeare and Company

Overview

Shakespeare and Company is a veritable sanctuary for book lovers. Opened in 1951, this English-language bookshop is not only an incredible place to buy new, secondhand and antique books. It's also a delightful reading library and free lodging for aspiring writers.

Featuring a long and winding history, Shakespeare and Company has been the go-to shop for countless writers, including James Joyce, Ernest Hemingway and Ezra Pound. Meanwhile, present-day writers from Ethan Hawke to Darren Aronofsky have slept in the shop's bunks.