An Ali Baba's cave with thousands of Books and treasures…
“Welcome to the book sanctuary” says Francis, loyal to the place since 2020 and won over by this enchanted universe. Once through the front door, the sweet smell of museums, that of slightly sweet scents, of cellulose and lignin (present in the papers) attracts us to this second-hand bookstore, Livre au Trésor.
A 350 m² setting within which stand hundreds and hundreds of books. The surprise effect is significant. From floor to ceiling, 20,000 items are distributed throughout this former hardware warehouse. Unthinkable.
At the same time, Charlotte leaves the place after having found her happiness there. “It’s an extraordinary place. I go there at least once a month. »
“I am never disappointed. The person who walks out of here empty-handed will impress me, because it's impossible. »
Book paradise
Like her, many reading enthusiasts indulge in this routine. A “compulsory” passage within the world of books in Authon-du-Perche.
“I am never disappointed. The person who leaves here empty-handed will impress me, because it's impossible” claims the mother, always dazzled by the warmth of this place. She concludes, her eyes sparkling: “This bookstore is a corner of paradise. »
It's a treasure trove of books. You can find everything you're looking for there. Otherwise, we discover new authors and that’s great.
From the outside, nothing suggests such splendor. Located in a small industrial zone, Livre au Trésor had to be content with the function of depositing books.
But “the lack of social relations” pushed the couple Hubert and Dominique Colau – founders and managers – to open a store intended to welcome the public in December 2018, in Authon-du-Perche. Evil for good.
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