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 Music instruments galore |
3 Place Bellecour Lyon 69002 France +33 (0)4 7256 2700 http://www.bellecour-musiques.fr/ |
At Bellecour Musiques, you will find every kind of instruments from the classical to the most uncommun ones. If you are searching for a piano, you will have to choose among classical or digital from various brands like Bechstein, Rameau, Yamaha and Schimmel. For guitar players, they offer a large selection of guitars, whether you want to play rock star or give a classical concert. Find also wind instruments and percussion to shake up your musical life. Various services are offered like home-delivery, repairing or renting. You will finally enjoy the music bookstore, which offers a selection of 3000 pieces (biography, learning books and music scores). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Buy and sell music or comics |
8 Rue du Palais-de-Justice Lyon 69005 France +33 (0)4 7838 0397 http://www.bouldingue.com/ |
At Boul'Dingue, buy, sell or trade your old Cd's, magazines, comics or DVD's and find at a very low price what you have always searched for. They have all kinds of music from classical to jazz, hip hop, rock, funk, blues or world music. As to movies, they have in DVD's and VHS old classical or recently released blockbusters. A special section of comics will enchant fans of French and US comics. You will also find old issues of magazines or advertising posters and figurines. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Comics from A to Z |
20 Rue Lanterne Lyon 69001 France +33 (0)4 7830 4969 |
Comics' lovers and collectors gather at Boulevard de la BD to discover or rediscover their favorite heroes. From Tintin to Gaston Lagaffe, Astérix & Obélix or Quick & Flupke, you'll find here the legendary comics that have had much success in Europe over several generations. Besides classic French and Belgian BDs, you can buy Japanese Mangas or American comics both in French and English. Find some posters or figurines of your heroes to decorate your room. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oriental culture and spirituality |
62 Rue Saint-Jean Lyon 69005 France +33 4 7842 4821 http://www.eklectic-librairie.... |
Cadence offers a diverse selection of books, magazines and objects from Eastern religions. If you want to get familiar with the Zen, Tantrism, Buddhism, Hinduism or Taoism, dig into the bookshelves to find the rare book that will inspire you. They have the classic texts like the Gíta, the Mahabharata, the Qur'an, the Bardo Thödol, the Tao-tö-King, the Yi-King or the Nihongi. Ask for the owner's advice if you're lost. Besides religious books, you'll find essays about holistic medicine, martial arts or Oriental customs and traditions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Since 1803 |
6 Rue de la Charité Lyon 69002 France +33 (0)4 7842 6550 |
Camugli bookstore has been a family business for over 200 years. It specializes mainly in schoolbooks and college books. The schoolbook section is really well furnished with new and second-hand books. You'll be able to find sold out edition of ancient books as well as rare technical essays about medicine, computer or agriculture. Their children's book section is also very rich. If you want to improve your language skills, they have a great selection of classic foreign literature in the original language. Camugli has been in business since 1803 and if they don't know books, then nobody does. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Instruments at a bargain |
2 Rue Chavannes Lyon 69001 France +33 4 78 28 32 30 |
Come to Centre Occasion Music to buy, sell and trade various instruments. They have the match for all kinds of music styles. Old and second-hand instruments are bargain priced. From piano to drum, guitar and trumpet, you will surely find the instrument of your dreams. Keep this address in memory when you are shopping for antiques. No matter how different the drumer is you dance to, you will find the instrument you need. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Christian Bookstore |
10 Quai Tilsitt Lyon 69002 France +33 (0)4 7837 0320 |
Whether you are a Christian wanting to refresh your faith or want to discover the basics of the Bible, go to Croisade du Livre Chrétien bookstore. They have the Bible in several languages like English, German or Spanish. Academicians and PHD's in theology come here to find the Christian essays written by the founding fathers and theologians. For your every-day life, you will find books on the art of living and family life. A selection of children's book and CD's are also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The book's universe |
29 Place Bellecour Lyon 69002 France +33 4 2668 0009 http://www.decitre.fr/ |
Decitre Bookstore, with branches across the region, is an institution in Lyon. They have books about all kinds of topics: literature, culture, society, religion, economy, among others. The main bookstore offers a large selection of scholar's books on World and French history, geography, law, sciences or business. The French and foreign literature section is well furnished too. Besides the classics, you will also find children's literature, comics, travel and practical guides. Find the book you are searching for by locating it first in the store database. There is also a newspaper kiosk and a stationery store inside. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Books and More |
29 Rue Saint Jean Lyon 69005 France +33 4 7842 2941 http://www.livre-rare-book.com... |
Diogène specializes in old, very old and second-hand books. Wander in this labyrinth to find the precious book you have been trying to find. From old to sold out editions, from paperback to art books, you'll find what you're looking for. With about 80,000 volumes, there are large selections of human sciences, spirituality and art books. Dig into the bookshelves or the stacks erected on the floor to find the rare specimen. Besides books, you can buy, trade or get an edition on engravings, drawings, posters and maps from the 16th to the 20th century. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Music scores and books |
25 Quai de Bondy Lyon 69005 France +33 4 7207 9242 http://www.librairie-coueffe.com/ |
Music lovers and books collectors are regulars at Dominique Couëffé bookstore. They'll find new and second-hand music scores and books. The collection includes a found of books dating from the 18th to the 21st century. The music scores can be very old and rare since not anymore published. They are classified by themes, authors and types of instruments. If you're not a musician, it's worth coming here to satisfy your curiosity and extend your music knowledge. You may find a biography of composers or interpreters, a history of classical music or the history of such and such instrument. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fairy tales, books and games for children |
Centre commercial de la Part-Dieu Niveau 3 Lyon 69003 France +33 4 7895 2313 |
Like its larger, more generalist sister Fnac , FNAC Junior is, as its name indicates, the temple of culture dedicated to children. It offers mainly board games and books for all ages, from the very young to the oldest and broadly speaking its concept is to provide anything connected with children from playing to learning. The choice is particularly impressive and this is undoubtedly the main asset of the shop in comparison with many other bookshops whose children's department is not always up to scratch. Nevertheless, nothing better than a good toy lending library or a good toy shop to find that unique teddy bear or a traditional trainset. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Culture for the entire family |
19 Place Bellecour Lyon 69002 France +33 (0)4 7256 2121 http://www.privat.fr/ |
You will spend a lot of time hanging around the bookshelves because the selection of books is so great. Whether you are searching for the latest best seller or for a schoolbook for your last kid, you will find everything you need at Librairie Privat. The bookstore is huge. You will find French but also foreign literature both in French and in the original language. There are numerous sections: science fiction, fantasy, thriller, detective story, and essays in art, history, philosophy, sociology or psychology. Find also the schoolbooks and college books you need. The children literature and the comics' sections are very well supplied. Go check their website for special events since they organize meeting with famous writers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gigantic music and bookstore |
85 Rue de la République Lyon 69002 France +33 (0)4 7240 4949 http://www.fnac.com/ |
Whether you are a fervent reader, a videogame addict, a musician or a movie lover, you won't be dissatisfied while visiting Fnac. The gigantic bookstore and music store offers a great selection of cultural products. In the book section, you can buy college books, French literature, practical guides as well as comics. The music section has also everything you're searching for, whether you have something special in mind or want to discover some new artist. Also, you will find DVDs, videogames but also electronics like Home Theater systems, DVD players and recorders, mp3 readers and all kind of entertainment furniture. You can also purchase your new computer, cell phone or the camera of your dreams. After your shopping, you can have a drink at their corner café. They organize meetings with the best-selling writers and sponsor Les Rencontres d'Arles (an Art festival). Another branch is located in centre commercial de la Part-Dieu . Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A Lifetime of books |
6 Rue de la Barre Lyon 69002 France +33 4 7277 7676 http://www.gibertjoseph.com/ |
This multi-storied building has all the books you expect to find at Gibert Joseph. Whether you are searching for a brand new or a second hand book, there is everything you need, classified in numerous sections: French literature, poetry, theater, sciences, history, philosophy, business, or new releases. Besides college books and schoolbooks, they also have dictionaries, comics, magazines or travel guides. If you're searching for a sold out book, they might have it in the second-hand department. For a postcard or a gift, go to the stationary section. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Your Comics Fix! |
Centre Commercial de la Part-Dieu Niveau 3 Lyon 69003 France +33 (0)4 7895 4979 http://www.glenat.com |
Glénat is not only a publisher but also a bookstore specializing in comics. You will find all the kinds of comics you are searching for: Japanese Mangas, fantasy, thriller or humorous, and children's comics. Besides your favorite albums, you can also find magazines, professional press and a large selection of limited edition books. Because all comics are classified by themes and publishers, it makes it easier to dig out the much-expected new release. You can also find your heroes in derivate products like posters, engravings, T-shirts or figurines. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Second hand books and records |
8 Rue Lanterne Lyon 69001 France +33 (0)4 7827 2700 http://www.librairielabourse.com/ |
At La bourse you will be able to buy, sell and trade your CDs and books at bargain prices. The books and CDs are categorized by themes. Spend some time in the various sections to find the rare editions or old vinyl and discs of your dreams. They also have dedicated comics, videotaped and DVD concerts or video-clips. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Avant-garde politics |
5 Rue Sébastien Gryphe Lyon 69007 France +33(0) 4 7861 0225 http://lagryffe.net/ |
La Gryffe is a bookstore where you can find avant-garde politics. You will find essays, posters, documents and magazines related to the great protest movements – working-class, anarchist, liberal, ecologist or feminist. La Gryffe offers, amongst others, a complete range of books describing the fights of workers and the defense of minorities. Besides being a well-furnished bookstore, La Gryffe is a political tool to reach the French Libertarian target of audience. They publish a magazine every trimester. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Discount Bookstore |
2 Rue Joseph Serlin Lyon 69001 France +33 4 7839 1754 |
Readers on a budget, book collectors, and just plain book lovers will enjoy Soldothèque. They have former collections and sold out editions that publishers don't stock at low prices. You will find art books, paperbacks, travel books or practical guides at a discount. Visit the bookstore regularly to find the special book you have been looking forward to reading or discover the unexpected one. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old and rare books |
5 Rue de Belfort Lyon 69004 France +33 (0)4 7827 8321 http://www.livre-rare-book.com... |
Whether you are collecting old books or searching for a former release of your favorite book, it's worth digging into the amount of books to find the right piece. You will find beautiful old books but also regional and travel literature and human sciences essays. Find also paperbacks at a very low price. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Show Your Child the World |
44, rue Franklin Lyon 69002 France +33 4 72 56 06 12 |
Here is a bookshop entirely dedicated to children 14 and under! They can enjoy and learn from academic books, comic books, folktales, children's stories from around the world, and books by independent publishers. Les Loupiots also organizes a Wednesday morning activity every other week for children from 4 to 7 years old, such as a reading workshop or storytime. Books in braille are also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Enter the Arabic world! |
130 Avenue du Maréchal de Saxe Lyon 69003 France +33 (0)4 7871 0646 |
This bookstore specializes in Islamic and Arabic culture and religion. From literature to religion and history, culinary recipes to morals, they have books in both French and Arabic. Academicians and specialist gather here to find highly specified books, but every-day curious people should consider stopping here to appreciate the extent of Arabic culture and civilization. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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International Children Bookstore |
59 Rue Vendôme Lyon 69006 France +33 (0)4 7889 5753 http://www.inter-fun-edu.fr/ |
Librairie Inter-Fun is a great bookstore for children who want to catch up with foreign languages early. Besides children's books in both French and English, you will also find simplified versions of German, Spanish, Japanese and Russian literature. If reading is not your child's favorite activity, Inter-Fun has also videogames and board games like scrabble. If your kid is young, get him tissue and image books. For sale or rent, they import DVD in the original language. Teachers can also buy written and oral teaching methods. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Books for Art Lovers |
31 Rue Auguste Comte Lyon 69002 France +33 (0)4 7842 6567 http://www.librairie-descours.... |
Michel Descours is specialized in Art books and offers a huge selection of 28000 titles. You will find books upon history and techniques in architecture, sculpture, paintings, drawings, and decorative art, primitive and contemporary art. Whether you are a collector, an expert or an art lover, you will find everything that makes you happy. French and international magazines specialized in art and exhibition's catalogs are also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cars and engines' Fans |
1 Rue de l'Ancienne Préfecture Lyon 69002 France +33 (0)4 7892 9203 http://www.librairie-mecanique... |
Big fan of cars? Searching for a father's gift? Grandfather's? Husband's? If you are curious about Porshe, want the last biography of Alain Prost, a history about the Concorde plane or about the French railway, it's time to visit this amazing Librairie Mécanique bookstore. If you are searching for documentation on a vehicle that has a civil or military engine, from essays to history to art books, they have everything you could possibly need to find. From now on, cars, motorcycles, planes and trains will keep no secrets from you. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The spirit of knowledge |
8 Place Bellecour Lyon 69002 France +33 4 7842 2615 http://www.librairiestpaul.fr/ |
If you want to brush up on your religious knowledge, go visit Librairie Saint-Paul, a bookstore specializing in Christian religion. You will find on the bookshelves the main texts written by the founding fathers of the Christian religion like Clément and Denys of Alexandria, Tertullius or Saint-Augustin. If you need to extend your metaphysical background, look through the philosophy shelves. If you want to learn more about your religion's actual practice, go to the media and society section. Beautiful religious Art books are also available. For your children, they have a great selection audio books or musical CDs to learn the basics of the Bible and the classical church songs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Enhance your spiritual life! |
3 Rue de l'harmonie Lyon 69003 France +33 (0)4 7854 1938 http://www.shambhalla.asso.fr/... |
Are you curious about yourself? The universe? Strange phenomena? If metaphysics, astrology and magic are your main fields of interest, Librairie Shambhalla is a great stop. Besides masterpieces of human sciences and mystic, you'll also find rare esoteric books. If you are more interested in personal development and coaching, they also have practical guides about psychology, art of living and oriental art. Besides books, various products like incense, diet supplement and herbal medicine will help you feel good inside. The bookstore is also a member of an association organizing lectures and seminars on various topics helping you further achieve your quest. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For book lovers |
26 Place Bellecour Lyon 69002 France +33 4 7837 1624 |
Intellectuals love to gather at Librairie des nouveautés, a bookstore dedicated to French and foreign literature as well as human sciences. Anyone with fond memories of library days will enjoy spending time here among the bookshelves. Classic literature, poetry, psychology, philosophy and art are some of the many sections. Patrons include university scholars, average readers and book critics. You can join that circle if you are a passionate about reading. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For beginners or advanced artists |
Centre commercial de la Part-Dieu Lyon 69003 France +33 (0)4 7860 0383 |
Whether you are an expert or a beginner in arts and crafts, you'll find everything you need to develop your creative skills at Loisirs et Création. They sell all the required accessories for painting, drawing, sculpture, pottery or embroidering. If you are searching for technical manuals, you'll also find them here and if you are searching for teaching lessons, ask the salesclerks for the closest school in your area. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cinema Lovers Paradise! |
54 Rue Saint-Jean Lyon 69005 France +33 (0)4 7842 8628 http://www.loulou-cinema.com/ |
Enter the world of the seventh art. Loulou is all about movies. From posters to postcards, photographs to figurines, you will find your favorite movie stars here. You can dig up old black and white photos and portraits featuring Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, or Bourvil, Gabin and Fernandel. Big fans of old French movies will also be enchanted since they can chance upon an old poster of their favorite film like Jour de fête directed by Jacques Tati or Casablanca featuring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. Old advertising posters and derivate products from cartoons are also part of the house's catalog. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Travel Through Reading |
29, quai St Antoine Lyon 69002 France +33 4 72 42 86 14 http://www.raconte-moi.com |
Raconte-Moi La Terre is a large bookstore which specializes in travel and discovering the world. Come here to find guidebooks, maps, books of photography, foreign literature, travel journals, children's books, cookbooks, nautical books, atlases, globes... and many other gifts linked to travel and the world. The bookstore offers internet access. Upstairs, the Mondo Café sells specialties from around the world to eat in or take out, such as the famed New York bagels. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Music and Entertainement supersized |
41-43 Rue du Président Édouard Herriot Lyon 69002 France +33 4 7892 6161 http://www.virginmegastore.fr/ |
As with other Virgin Megastore, you can find entertainment software from A to Z. Whether it's music, movies, books, games, apparel or electronics, it is all here. All products are put into categories and the latest releases are available for immediate listening. Get personal recommendations from the specialized salesclerk if you are lost. Review © 2007, Wcities |