This is a lovely little café bookstore in the pedestrian shopping area of Caen. It has…read morefloor-to-ceiling shelves stuffed with new and used books. There's even a large section of English books. The cafe is upstairs, selling slightly expensive drinks and pastries, but the latter looked homemade yummmmm. The cashier was very pleasant, and in spite of the many customers, took time to cheerfully give directions to another shop when I asked her. Great atmosphere, and the locals love it, too!

One of the most magical corners in the world. After living in Caen for a year, I still have dreams…read moreI am sitting in the little cafe upstairs and drinking a cafe creme! The server at the cafe, who my friends and I affectionately called "Mama," will put a smile on your face and give you free cookies if you befriend her ;) Cannot recommend it here enough!

From the owner: Entre 2 livres ! Le Café La Galerne est en réalité le café de la librairie La Galerne. Idéal pour…read moreprendre un verre et effectuer une pose entre deux livres ou deux achats. Vous pourrez également y déguster quelques salades ou autres plats rapides ainsi que des tartes. Ce café est accessible à tous, clients ou non de cette librairie très renomée du Havre. Attention au bruit, vous êtes dans une librairie.

English-speaking tourists and students will love this place as it is very convenient for finding…read morebooks in english, from the classics to technical books necessary to studies. The sales assistants will be very useful as to recommend books to you or help you with your choice. If you don't find what you are looking for, they can still order it for you. The only annoying point would be that it is not always cheap but one shouldn't complain when it comes to culture!

From the owner: - ABC Bookshop est la seule librairie rouennaise à vous offrir un choix important d'ouvrages en…read moreanglais mais aussi en espagnol ou en allemand. Jane Fitte, la patronne d'origine britannique saura vous conseiller intelligement et vous guider vers une lecture en fonction de votre niveau.

My lovely little second hand bookshop where I can't possibly get in without spending the money I…read moredon't have on books I was desperate to find! Fortunately they are pretty cheap and it is always a pleasure to have a chat with them. They are very welcoming and helpful.