The literary soul of Saint-Germain endures over time. This heart of the Left Bank does not forget its mythical writers. Green squares and terraces of 6e arrondissement invite you to toast to the memory of Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre. From Boris Vian, Paul Eluard, Hemingway among so many Germanopratine legends. Here, the past is present. The future outlines beautiful days for artistic creation. In this high place of cultural life, Paris has always been a party. Are in the game: Patrick Modiano, dear to rue Bonaparte, Fanny Ardant, along the banks of the Seine. To see or be seen, read or be read, here are seven sure values where time stands still:
Les Deux Magots
In its green setting, this temple of elegance and literature is essential. This chic, intellectual and trendy place is really worth the detour. This year the price of Two Maggots blows out its 90 candles. On this occasion, the literary event will be awarded in September as originally. And not in January. But don't rely solely on the rows of books set up behind the tables on the terrace...Here, customers don't just come in literary pilgrimage, soaking up the surrealist imprint, the existentialist soul. This hovers everywhere in Saint-Germain. Sartre and Beauvoir, an unforgettable couple. Les Deux Magots have a breathtaking view of the eponymous square. Here, of course, we read. A lot. But this jazz too and that swing from 19:30 p.m.. It is the privileged spot on the evening of the music festival. And it scrolls too, fashion week requires, riding a spring-summer fashion, Fall-Winter et high fashion.
Les Deux Magots - 6, place Saint-Germain-des-Pres 75006 Paris
Flore's Cafe
We don't come here by chance. Adorned with a plant facade, Flore is an iconic café. One of the oldest in Paris, nestled between art galleries and luxury boutiques. The perfect corner to sit down, eat, admire the look perfect for tourists and locals. With a little (or a lot of luck), you will be assigned Picasso's favorite place... That of the couple ofphilosopher writers or Sonia Rykiel. Otherwise, the famous “Sonia” club sandwich will treat you lightly. For the record, he is without bread, as his muse dreamed...The Flora also has his literary prize, its dandies, its stars, among the regulars.
Flore's Cafe - 172, bd Saint-Germain 75006 Paris
The Editors
La French cuisine cream can be enjoyed comfortably seated in a red leather chair. Countless shelves of books and a menu that reads like a summary set the tone. Literary, inspiring, cozy and warm. Two steps from Odeon theaterThis Cafe Restaurant offers a service breakfast every day from 8 a.m. to noon. Brunch on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 16 p.m.. Daily, à la carte, an inspired chef, offering market cuisine. Until two o'clock in the morning, the Editors treat the theater buff et Saint-Germain night owls.
The Editors - 4, crossroads of the Odeon 75006 Paris
La Hune-Yellow corner
An institution. Cultural symbol of Saint-Germain since 1949, the bookshop-gallery the hune reinvents itself. For eight years, if fine books have reigned supreme, fine art printing has been on display. From the outset, the bookstore give pride of place paintings, lithographs, engravings. We come to the crossroads of the place Saint Germain and Abbey Street of course to have fun. Works of art, formula 1, travelogue, here everything is only literature of noble invoice. On the ground floor surmounted by a promising staircase, a constellation of photographers to discover. Emerging or confirmed, the Hune-Yellow corner puts them in the spotlight over its picture rails. Until June 30, the London artist Alan Schaller delivers his vision of the human in the street in black and white.
La Hune-Yellow corner - 16, rue de l'Abbaye 75006 Paris
The Foam of the Pages
Neighbor to Café de Flore, this big general bookshop is unmissable. Out of time. She looks to the future, multiplies the signatures and meetings with confirmed authors and talents of tomorrow. But also, its walls speak to us of a time that those under twenty cannot know. Of this half of XXe century where Saint-Germain distracted essayists, philosophers, singers, filmmakers and editors… We particularly like Foam Tuesdays at 19 p.m. and other discussions-readings.
The Foam of the Pages - 174, bd Saint-Germain 75006 Paris
Assouline Editions
La maison d'édition et bookstore bear the name of their founders, Prosper and Martine. Bold and visionary, they place their books and a part of their soul in the rue Bonaparte in 1994. Since then, this lair of beautiful work of art, travel, biographies of artists, family sagas, don't let up. Fashionista, globetrotter and art lover watch every literary release from Assouline. Because each is an event in capital letters. From the Athens Riviera to Bali via Paris… A constant journey.
Editions Assouline – 35, Rue Bonaparte 75006 Paris
Taschen Store
A lot of brightness andeclecticism in this den of art publishing, Buci Street. This is the first bookstore opened by the eponymous publishing house. At the heart of the literary life, arty et festive de St. Germain, Taschen lives, reads as one surveys a trendy art gallery. Not surprising that its minimalist design is signed Philippe Starck. Here the happy few were able to meet and have a signed work of art by Ellen von unwerth, Peter Lindberg, Bettina Rheims, or Renzo Piano, multi-award-winning genius architect.
Taschen Store - 2, Rue de Buci 75006 Paris
By Lucile Gelebart
