You might already recognise Shakespeare and Company - the famous bookstore across from Notre Dame - as it has appeared in many TV shows and movies. The bookstore is steeped in history and is now run by Sylvia Whitman (after her father/founder George passed away in 2011 at 98 years of age). George wanted to open a bookstore which would be a sanctuary for writers and artists, offering them a place to stay and work. He was well-known for his generous hospitality, often whipping up a batch of pancakes in the morning for those staying at the bookstore.
Locals, expats and tourists flock here to purchase English books or borrow from the library. Workshops and book signings are held on a weekly basis and on Sunday afternoons you can join the Mad Hatter's Tea Party. Pamela (originally from Wales and a dear friend of George for many years) runs the tea party and encourages guests to come with "a poem in your pocket or a song in your heart". It's a warm and welcoming place to share stories, thoughts, ideas and cultures.
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