On a nook on the sting of the Luxembourg Gardens within the
sixth arrondissement of Paris a number of years in the past (2018 to be exact), we
occurred upon a treasure trove of tomes: Le Pont Traversé.
I had seen photographs of this ebook lovers’ paradise numerous occasions on
Pinterest and on the various Paris blogs that abound, however once we strolled
alongside and unexpectedly encountered it in actual life, it was a really
stunning shock. (I put on a beret of disgrace that I misplaced any
potential to plan forward of the journey, underneath the burden of overwhelm over
what number of issues there could be to see, so every thing we did see was
just about ‘par hasard’: by likelihood!)
Fortunately we did get to expertise the uncommon and wonderful nature of
this gem, as sadly its loving custodian Josée Comte Béalu needed to shut
its doorways on the finish of 2019. You’ll be able to learn extra concerning the historical past of
her beloved 70 12 months outdated boutique ebook retailer in this considerate interview together with her on The Literary Hub.
Whereas it could actually by no means exchange the unique, maybe this illustration (out there as a superb artwork print) will assist maintain its reminiscence going … shut your eyes, stroll inside and browse away the hours. And on that word …
Blissful Francophile Friday to you!