The bouquinistes are the green booths that cling to the walls along the Seine on both sides of the Ile de la Cite. These prime spots are much coveted, many are passed down from generation to generation. There is no set schedule for when they will be open. The license that allows them to operate only specifies that they must be open so many hours a week.
I like looking through some of the old (not so old) maps.
The Cathedral of Notre Dame is in the background. On weekends, the quais are quite crowded.
Prints and postcards are plentiful. There is something for everyone.
Original art can be found too.
What is really interesting is watching them open up in the morning and pack up at closing (which is anytime they want).
This view is typical~not all bouquinistes open at the same time.
Near the Pont Neuf
These old magazine covers were very interesting and pricey.
These look like illustrations torn from a book on fashion and sold singly.
These are reproductions of old Belle Epoque posters.
Since these booksellers are located right in the heart of Paris, there's no way that they can be missed.
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