The Abbey Bookshop

Tucked in a small street next to the Église Saint-Séverin, just behind the restaurants and souvenir shops of Saint Michel, this is the perfect place to stock up on second-hand English-language books. The Canadian owner, Brian, is very friendly and will be glad to help you sort through the towering piles of books to help you find what you’re looking for. You’ll find everything including the classics of literature, a Paris-themed section, and plenty of books on travel and history in this charming shop.