If you fancy relaxing with a cuppa and delicious home-made cake, are looking for that ideal card and gift, love browsing thousands of books … it’s all here chez Christie’s. The light, relaxing environment and welcoming hosts attract a wide clientele of varying nationalities, who all enjoy it’s European laid-back charm.
Choose from an array of Teas and Infusions, Lattes, Cappuccinos, Espressos, Cadbury’s Hot Chocolate, Sparkling Cordials or maybe a freshly-squeezed Orange Juice?
Over the years T-Anne’s delicious home-baked cakes have gained quite the reputation!
Scones, Lemon Drizzle Cupcakes and Rich, Brandied Fruit Cake are always on the menu, alongside other temptations such as Double-Choc Brownies, Scottish Shortbread, Brioche Bread Pudding and Strawberry & White Chocolate Cupcakes.
Our home-baked cakes may be ordered too – please ask for details.
So many books!
Browse a huge range of quality used books for sale – plus many great new books too – all at reasonable prices and with the option to return for credit. Crime/Thriller, General Fiction, War, Biography… the perfect read awaits you here at Christie’s. We’ve also a permanent Bargain Books section with hundreds of non-returnables from only 1€ each!
Still searching for the right book?
If you can’t find what you are looking for in the shop, do ask Andrew for help. We have stacks of books in reserve – plus our Book Ordering Service means that he rarely has to admit defeat! Contact us to find out more.
Internet Access and Free Wi-Fi
At Christie’s you can surf the internet, catch up with emails and social media, print documents, etc. A spacious, independent workstation is situated in a quiet area away from the main shop, and is equipped with a printer / scanner.
Where are we?
Christie’s is in the corner of the market square, behind the Mairie in Gençay, a small town between Poitiers and Civray on the D741/D1 in the department of Vienne (86). GPS: 0.40372 (Long), 46.37454 (Lat) whether you have made your home in France, are on holiday in this lovely region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine or just passing through, you can be sure that we’re easy to find and well worth a visit.