Comments on: Paris cheap souvenir: Art posters and vintage books

By: The Seine | Brendan Linard

The Seine | Brendan Linard — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 02:25:29 +0000

[…] the river—are popular places to go for a stroll. The string of book sellers, called the “bouquinistes,” that line some quais provides a romantic vision of literary […]

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:50:59 +0000

I found the best Rene Gruau (my favorite french artist/graphic designer) prints for virtually nothing at these stands in Paris. Way better and cheaper than ebay :)…and so fun when you discover them in the piles of stuff.

By: Michelle St. Clair

Michelle St. Clair — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:48:43 +0000

If you really want the most inexpensive souvenir (as in FREE), be charming and simply ask for an art gallery poster at a restaurant or other shop on the Left Bank or near Notre Dame. Be sure to look first at the date of the exhibition advertised on the poster. If it has ended, they will be more likely to let you have it. It is a fitting souvenir that will even be close to the date you were visiting.

The other Free thing I was shown in Paris was the sight from atop the Arabic du Monde building on the Left Bank side across the bridge from the back of Notre Dame. The windows have apertures that regulate light/heat into the building. Just walk in and take the elevator up to the restaurant but go to the door that will take you to the roof instead. Marvelous view.

By: lisy

lisy — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 01:22:33 +0000

When I was there, those were the best places to pass by and just shop at your leisure….the awesome stuff you can find if you’re a picker and its also authentic at a much lower price…it was so cool 😉

By: Jan

Jan — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 23:19:23 +0000

I bought a original pen and ink drawing on the street for 15 Euros. I love it!. It was at one of the bouquinistenear near Notre Dame. Also bought a stone gargoyle for 10 Euros which are a lot more in the stores.

By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:41:11 +0000

Another cheap Paris souvenir is a custom photo frame with the Eiffel Tower can be at:

http://www.souvenirgiftshops.com/paris.html

By: vintage art

vintage art — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:20:01 +0000

Glad to hear it. I’m sure that’s cheaper than what you would have paid in a museum gift shop!

By: Meredith Franco

Meredith Franco — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:16:40 +0000

I also love to head into places like Shakespeare Book Co., buy a cheap book, and get it stamped with the store’s logo. I love opening a book back home and seeing the insignia, knowing I purchased it right near Notre Dame.

http://www.shakespeareco.org/

By: Thomas Meyers

Thomas Meyers — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:01:41 +0000

Thanks, Noel!

Glad to hear it. I’m sure that’s cheaper than what you would have paid in a museum gift shop!

Tom

By: Noel

Noel — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 03:44:14 +0000

I totally agree! Those cheap posters are everywhere in Paris. I bought one just a few blocks from the Louvre for well under €10.