Paris is a city of many bookstores, of every shape and size. Some offer a little bit of everything. Some are specialized. OFR is one of the latter, specializing in a curated selection of art books and more niche publications. But in a way, OFR is as much a bookstore as it is a hub that attracts trendy creatives from around the world. With books, magazines and art stacked from floor to ceiling and spilling out onto the sidewalk, the shop seems to be perpetually filled with well dressed people who fit seamlessly into the cultural fabric of the cool part of the Marais.
From trendy fashion publications to edgy photography books and obscure zines, OFR has earned its reputation as one of the cool kid spots in the city. And tucked in the back, a tiny gallery. Its the kind of place that is always worth popping into if you’re in the neighborhood, there’s always something new to be discovered in its stacks.
the details
| Address | 20 Rue Dupetit-Thouars, Paris |
| @ofrparis | |
| Hours | 10am – 8pm every day |
| Price | $$$ – pretty standard pricing for art books (which are always a bit more pricey than other books) |
| Aesthetic | artsy, eclectic cool, like stepping into an artist’s library |
good to know
Go here for: art books, coffee table books, niche magazines and zines
Don’t miss: the unique printed matters and gifts that are a status signal for the cool girls
Amount of time to spend: 15-20 minutes for a quick stop by, it’s a tight space and can get pretty crowded for more leisurely browsing
When to come: any time you’re in the neighborhood
Getting here: just around the corner from Temple (line 3), and also only about a 5 minute walk from République (lines 3, 5, 8, 9, 11)
Last visited: September 2024
Last updated: November 2024