Make a day of northeast Paris
Choose an arts hall, a hillside park or a Cambodian meal. Four starting points for getting beyond the centre.
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A feminist and LGBTQ+ bookshop makes browsing part of a day in eastern Paris.
Violette and Co is a feminist, lesbian and LGBTQIA+ bookshop with a selection that moves between literature, essays, comics and other forms. A small café extends the visit, and the associated community space gives the address a role beyond book retail.
Go with a subject in mind or browse across genres, then leave time for a drink. For a reading or discussion, consult the dated agenda: the bookshop, café and association activities have different purposes and arrangements.
Practical details last checked 22 Sept 2026
52 rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, 75011 Paris
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52 rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, 75011 Paris
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