Le Hun de l'U (literally: The Hun of the U) is an art bookshop I have discovered today. A very nice place, located 1 rue de l'Université, in Montpellier. In French the word "Hun" is pronounced like "1" (un). The name of the bookshop is a play on words! Or is it a pun? My literal translation is just for fun (not a serious one).
If you visit Montpellier, you should pay a call to the owner, Jean-Pierre Albe, who is much more friendly than he looks in the photo (he was speaking when I photographed him). Mr. Albe sells used books.
Looks like a very nice bookshop. It is written "Librairie Theatrale" on the shopwindow, is it because it specializes in theatre plays?
RépondreSupprimerHi Marie,
RépondreSupprimerIt looks like a wonderful place and a great place to visit and include in a story.
Did you say you'd be staying in Connecticut? What will you be doing there? If you don't mind my asking . . . ?
It is closer to where I used to live than to where I live now.
PB is Piano Boy, my husband's son. I am trying to adopt him because his mother died. We are having problems the required paperwork etc. Long story.
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RépondreSupprimerune belle librairie (c'est tellement beau une librairie, une vraie). "Librairie Theatrale" est ce une librairie sur le theatre ? le maitre des lieux est un metteur en scene de ces livres ?
RépondreSupprimerI buy a lot of books from Amazon.com and also buy used books. I would love to visit this man's used book store.
RépondreSupprimerHow interesting...would like to visit him. Yesterday, I packed all my art books. I can't believe how many I have accumulated over the years. Now I want to start reading and using them when I move.
RépondreSupprimerIt seems to be an enjoyable place to spend some time looking for some book ...
RépondreSupprimerWhat a great photo! I love books, used are really neat as they are less expensive....unless they are rare, I guess! love this.
RépondreSupprimerI lose time in libraries and bookstores. Looks like a cozy little shop.
RépondreSupprimerI first saw this lovely post about 12 hours ago and was enraptured by the image of the bookseller, the ambiance of his shop, and then the street and the landscape, - and that lead me to explore more of Montpellier. I ended up catching the tram from Place de la Comédie to La Paillade.
RépondreSupprimerIt has been a most profitable and educational day, travelling through new suburbs that were once lush farming country. There is so much to enjoy in your wonderful town.
Anyway, I think the elliptical arch over the doorway of the bookshop is delightful and probably dates back to Renaissance times. The shop must be over 500 years old. The friendly Jean-Pierre looks slightly younger than this; and yes, he does look quite friendly. Please ask him not to slip on the door step !!!
Marie, you got it right but keep looking. There will be more photos to be seen.
RépondreSupprimerAnd sorry, but the name is not in the facade.
Thank you for your visits and comments.
une librairie où il doit faire bon chercher un livre
RépondreSupprimerMais ça ne doit pas être facile vu les étagères chargées
I think that he probably enjoys his job and he has probably also read every book in the store Marie. M.B allowed me to join him in part of his visit to Montpelier on Google Earth. We're looking forward to exploring on the ground when we get there.
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