Album, in Cours St-Emilion at Bercy Village, is a temple to the art of BD (bande dessinée – meaning graphic novels, comic books and Manga), with folks flocking here seven days a week to rifle through the Tintins, Sci-Fi strips and surrealist works by Moebius and Fred. There’s plenty of memorabilia too – everything from Simpson key rings and Spiderman mugs to limited edition figurines and giant film posters. The knowledgeable staff are also at hand to suggest authors if you’re not sure what you want to read. Most books are in French, but a few English works wiggle their way onto the bookshelves. Ask if you can’t find them – the shop is rather dense.
One of several branches.
One of several branches.