Rawan. Opening of the Grimoires de Morgane: library / tea room with a magical world

A store with a magical world has opened its doors on rue de la République, in Rawan (Marine Seine): Morgana Grimoires. This is a wonderful library, where imagination is king, which also serves as a tea room.

Invitation to dream…

The library was created by Jessica Lawley, 35, originally from Dieppe, passionate about the universe, and is doing a professional retraining there, having left her old job and life in Paris. “I’m really passionate about books and writing,” she explains. I have always loved history, medieval architecture, knights, magic, etc. “name of the place. Morgana Grimoiresand thus refers to the Arthurian legend, the fairy Morgana being King Arthur’s half-sister witch.

Readers who follow this universe will be delighted, as this is the kingdom of science fiction, fantasy, spirituality, esoteric books… for adults and children alike. The decoration done by Jessica and her relatives is elegant using stone and wood. “We tried to create a magical atmosphere: I really wanted to do something magical, to make everyone dream a little. The choice to settle in Rouen is not an easy thing, as the bookseller emphasized: “Here we are in Joan of Arc, a city of heritage and medieval architecture, I wanted I really want to be here to create this place. »

Domestic designer items and stationery

In addition to books, there are objects from local creators at Grimoires de Morgane (gypsum figurines by Les Racines du Ciel and decorative objects in stationary plants by Atelier Contour Jardin), stationery, as well as bookmarks and small resin objects made by Jessica herself. Local content creators who would like to feature their collection on the Book Store can contact Jessica Lulli at [email protected] or via her pages. Instagram And the FB.

On the side of the tea room are pastries from the Bastien bakery and drinks (chocolate, coffee, tea, soft drinks and juices). Soon the basement will be converted into a board game area and tattoo parlour, which will be taken care of by his sister.

Practical information:
Bookseller Les Grimoires de Morgane, 74, Avenue de la République in Rouen.
Open Tuesday through Saturday 10am-7pm (without interruption) and Monday 2pm-7pm.

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