It's in the village of Sauve, in a hidden courtyard, in premises that once housed a hosiery factory, between a cooperative of eco-craftsmen and a renowned glassblower, that Alterlivres has naturally found its place.

Alterlivres is also a bookshop, with an offbeat selection of books of all kinds, a mix that ranges from history to adventure stories, from comics to beautifully illustrated books at surprisingly low prices, from dark novels to ill-bred literature. There are also essays and pamphlets to give you a clearer picture of what's going on in the world, not forgetting carefully selected children's books.