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L’Atelier Quillet

Awarded the “Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant” (Living Heritage Company) label in 2007, Atelier Quillet, located in Loix, is one of the last in France to work in the field of document restoration, antiquarian books and bookbinding. With a total surface area of 2,000 m2, this unique site not only offers a document restoration workshop, but also a large antique bookshop dedicated to books and comics, with an area entirely devoted to posters and other iconographic documents.

At a glance

The 400 m2 bookshop surprises with the diversity of its books and documents. A must-see for families and friends alike, it boasts an exceptional collection of over 100,000 antiquarian and used books, dating from the 16th century to the present day.

Custodian and showcase of literary treasures

History, marine, travel, literature, children’s literature, science, nature, esotericism, cooking, fine art, eroticism, sport… The books are carefully classified by theme and by room, including one specially dedicated to the Ile de Ré and regionalism.

For young and old, enthusiasts and collectors alike, the bookshop also boasts a vast selection of 30,000 comic books and children’s books, including first editions, complete series, graphic novels, mangas… An abundance of books for everyone!

This area is dedicated to the display of numerous vintage and modern posters, on a wide variety of themes, as well as maps, charts, engravings, paintings… with a document restoration and packaging service provided by the Atelier.

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A café area to take your time

To complete the discovery process, the café littéraire welcomes visitors in a warm atmosphere, with a coffee from a Loidais roaster, a hot chocolate for those with a sweet tooth, an artisanal fruit juice or local beers, accompanied by homemade cakes and shortbread.

Open both during the day and in the evening for cultural events, the café littéraire is an original and atypical place to take the time to discover the bookshop, take a gourmet break after a stroll in the marshes, or simply share a good time with friends.

Did you know?

No fewer than 30,000 comic books can be discovered in a bookshop covering almost 2,000 m².

So many activities in such a small space

In addition to the bookshop and workshop, the year at Librairie Quillet is punctuated by many events.

There are numerous exhibitions, theatrical performances and other events. Courses are also organized to familiarize you with these specific skills and create your own binding.

Since spring 2024, l’Atelier Quillet has also been offering a customized framing service, which you can discover on site to get the best advice and support from our teams.

Continue your visit

Discover an old bookbinding workshop at Atelier Quillet

The Atelier Quillet Bookshop

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