Jesse's Book Reading (Shakespeare and Company)
Jesse's Book Reading (Shakespeare and Company) in Paris, France is a filming location for Before Trilogy (Sunrise, Sunset, Midnight) (1995). It appears on screen as Parisian Bookstore.
Location Names
Shakespeare and Company
Parisian Bookstore
About This Location
The iconic Left Bank bookstore where Jesse promotes his book "This Time" and reunites with Céline after 9 years, beginning their magical Paris afternoon.
Featured In
Before Trilogy (Sunrise, Sunset, Midnight)
Filming Details
Filming Period
Before Sunset (2004)
Areas Used
Historic English-language bookstore, reading room with Notre Dame views, literary events space, cozy book-filled rooms, Left Bank location opposite Notre Dame
Detailed Scene Information
Production Notes & Behind-the-Scenes Details
Famous literary gathering place since 1951, also featured in Midnight in Paris, offers "Tumblewed" writer residencies, George Whitman's legendary bookstore
• Director's commentary on location choice
• Cast interviews about filming here
• Technical challenges and solutions
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Location Details
Address
37 rue de la Bûcherie, 75005 Paris, France
Paris, France
Visiting Jesse's Book Reading (Shakespeare and Company)
Opening Hours
Bookstore: 10am-10pm daily, Café: 9am-9:30pm, Literary events: Various evenings, Last entry 30 minutes before closing
Entry Fees
Browsing: Free, Books: €10-30, Café items: €5-15, Literary events: Usually free, Official tour: €8
Accessibility
Narrow stairs to upper floors, limited wheelchair access to ground floor only, often crowded
Travel Information
Saint-Michel station 3 minutes walk, multiple bus lines, parking difficult, walking distance from Notre Dame and Latin Quarter
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