The atmosphere at Albertine Bookstore is incomparable, with the celestial motif overhead and the rich, heavy wood bookshelves lining the store. Housed in the beautiful Payne Whitney Mansion, this independent bookstore is an Aladdin’s cave of French books, with more than 14,000 classic and contemporary titles lining its shelves. Its décor is equally noteworthy, with plush armchairs and a hand-painted ceiling depicting dreamy celestial motifs.
