At 4 passage Gruffaz in Annecy, Antiope combines an independent bookshop, a café and a small photography gallery, with a terrace facing the canal. Visitors can browse a selection of books, have a drink and discover exhibited works at the same address.
Books or photography: what will you find at Antiope?
The shelves bring together novels, essays, graphic novels, art books, children's books and a small English-language section. Author events and regularly changing photography exhibitions shape the programme. In 2026, Antiope notably hosted Arnaud Demougeot's Pause exhibition from 23 April to 27 May, advertised as free to enter by the tourist office.
A little something extra
The café, indoors or on the small terrace near Canal du Vassé, lets you extend a cultural visit rather than simply buying a book. Antiope genuinely combines reading and photography; occasional exhibitions do not involve a permanent admission ticket.
Good to know before you visit
The bookshop is at 4 passage Gruffaz, 74000 Annecy, not Galerie des Sorbiers, which sometimes appears in searches. The advertised opening hours in 2026 are Monday to Saturday from 09:30 to 19:00, closed on Sunday. Check the current programme if you are visiting mainly for an exhibition.
