Book Market

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Book Market

Every weekend booksellers set up their stalls along the Saône River and display their huge collections of unique and hard-to-find books. Most are in French, but diligent searching can yield a truly once-in-a-lifetime find in any language. Truly a must for bibliophiles.

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addressQuai de la Pêcherie, Lyon
openingHoursWeekend: 10.00am - 06.00pm.

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