Grenoble Book and Vinyl Market

The Book and Vinyl Market at Jardin de Ville

In the heart of Grenoble, the Jardin de Ville hosts a market dedicated to lovers of books and vinyl records every month. This specialized market brings together about ten professional booksellers and record dealers who offer their finds: old books, rare editions, used novels, comic books, vinyls of all genres, and collectible 45s.

A meeting place for enthusiasts

The Book and Vinyl Market is aimed at bibliophiles, music lovers, and collectors. The professionals present are specialists who know their stock inside out and can advise visitors. You can find an out-of-print novel, a rare jazz or progressive rock vinyl, a first edition comic book, or an unobtainable art book.

An enchanting setting at Jardin de Ville

The Jardin de Ville, located behind the former Hôtel de Lesdiguières, is one of the most beautiful parks in the center of Grenoble. Its tree-lined and peaceful setting offers an ideal environment for browsing a book or listening to a record. In July, the market relocates to the square du Docteur Martin due to festivities at Jardin de Ville (Cabaret Frappé).

Organization and prices

The market is held on Saturdays, from 8 am to 6 pm for visitors and from 7 am to 7 pm for exhibitors. Annual association membership is set at 50 euros, and the rate per session is 3.60 euros per linear meter, collected by the stall manager. The organizer is Jean-Yves Margotton.

A unique market in the Alps

The Grenoble Book and Vinyl Market is a rare event in the Alpine region. Few cities offer a monthly market exclusively dedicated to books and vinyl records, with specialized professionals. The booksellers present are enthusiasts who carefully select their books and records, offering a much higher quality of stock than general car boot sales. Vinyl collectors, in particular, know that this Grenoble market is one of the best spots in the region to find original pressings, rare imports, and hard-to-find 45s. The exceptional setting of the Jardin de Ville adds to the pleasure of literary and musical treasure hunting.