Venue Detail
Les Mots à la Bouche
About this venue
Les Mots à la Bouche is France's oldest and most iconic independent LGBTQI+ bookstore. While commonly sought out as a cultural cafe-style hangout for literature lovers, it is strictly a premier community bookshop and cooperative that has served as a vital intellectual pillar of Parisian queer culture since opening its doors in 1980
Practical details
Address: 37 Rue Saint-Ambroise, 75011 Paris, France
Hours: Monday – Sunday: 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Canonical: https://www.queeratlas.app/paris/venues/les-mots-a-la-bouche--1867
Venue intelligence
Know before you go
Typical wait
Les Mots à la Bouche works as a walk-in for most visits. Reserve for a programmed event or peak weekend meal if you do not want to gamble on a table.
Best time to visit
Daytime or early evening shows Les Mots à la Bouche at its most social. A workshop, performance or community event is a better hook than the weekday alone.
Locals vs visitors
Expect a broadly queer crowd at Les Mots à la Bouche. The mix changes with the hour and programme, so an early visit can feel very different from the late-night room.
What people wear
Everyday casual works at Les Mots à la Bouche. Add a smarter layer for dinner, a date or a programmed evening event.
Staff inclusion
Les Mots à la Bouche's queer identity is built into the room or programme, so LGBTQ+ guests are the intended community rather than an afterthought.
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