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Floating bookshop opens at Notre-Dame with talks, DJs and thousands of books

Video. This floating bookshop is the new coolest place to read in Paris

Updated: 17/06/2026 - 16:30 GMT+2

The floating venue, called Nanna, offers more than 5,000 books in a self-service setup where visitors can borrow freely - with no obligation to return them.

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