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Furet du Nord is one of the biggest book shops in Europe, located on the Grand Place in Lille across from the Old Stock Exchange.
Furet du Nord is one of the biggest book shops in Europe, located on the Grand Place in Lille across from the Old Stock Exchange. Originally a fur shop, it was converted into a book store in 1936 and has been on this spot since 1959. Immerse yourself in the huge collection of books across various themes, and checkout the range of records and videos.
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