Galignani Bookstore, located at 224 Rue de Rivoli in Paris, is the oldest English-language bookstore on the European continent. Its history began in 1520 with the publishing activities of the Galignani family in Venice. The year is 1597. The publication of Ptolemy's Geography, the bestseller of the time. In 1801, Giovanni Antonio Galignani opened a bookstore and a reading room in Paris, and the daily newspaper Galignani's Messenger began publishing, which became an important source of news for the English-speaking community in Europe and attracted literary figures such as Byron, Wordsworth, and Thackeray. In 1856, the store moved to its current location, rue de Rivoli, where it remains to this day. The store is divided into three main departments: an English—language one with literature in English, a French-language one with literature in French (including literature, history, essays and books on topical issues, as well as the La Pléiade collection - a collection of works by great literary names) and a fine arts department with books on art, fashion and photography. Galignani is famous for its rich history and famous visitors. The store cooperates with leading museums, luxury hotels (such as Ritz, Crillon, Le Meurice) and fashion houses (including Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Cartier), helping them to form private libraries and select books for their needs. In addition, Galignani regularly hosts events, including book presentations, conferences, meetings with authors, and private evenings. Galignani's storefronts are updated every two weeks and feature books on current topics and cultural events, making them an attraction in their own right. The atmosphere of the store is colorful and elegant. With tall wooden shelves from the 30s of the last century, large windows, beautifully displayed books.

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