A stroll along the ever-romantic Seine is quite possibly one of the most popular things to do while visiting Paris. If trekking through the area during the day, chances are you’ll spot several green boxes; all of which house treasure troves of used and antiquarian books. The Bouquinistes of Paris have a long tradition that dates back to the 16th century. In the beginning, small-scale merchants operated secondhand bookstalls along the Seine. However, this came to a halt in 1649 as stalls along the Pont Neuf were prohibited from operating…
