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Les Faules

Rating

4.7(52)

Price

Free

Duration

20–45 minutes

Best Ages

0–10

About

Les Faules is an independent children's bookshop on Carrer de Provença in the Eixample, specializing in picture books, early readers, and children's fiction with a strong storytelling philosophy. The name (The Fables) signals exactly what the shop is about — the power of story.

For families with young readers, this is a more considered alternative to browsing online. The curation reflects real knowledge of children's literature and the staff can recommend based on a conversation about what your kid already loves.

The Provença Eixample location is easy to reach by metro (Diagonal station) and the surrounding neighborhood has good food options. The shop is stroller-friendly which makes it accessible for families with younger children.

Events and storytelling sessions are sometimes programmed — worth checking their social media or calling ahead if you want to combine a visit with an activity rather than just a browse.

Age Suitability

Infants (0-1)Toddlers (1-3)Little Kids (4-6)Big Kids (7-9)Tweens (10-12)Teens (13-17)

Parent Logistics

Stroller-Friendly

Nursing / Changing

false

Kid Meals

false

Setting

Indoor

Rainy Day

Great option!

Plan Your Visit

Best Time to Visit

Weekday mornings

Wait Times

None

Nearby Food

Carrer de Provença and the surrounding Eixample streets have good café options. Diagonal area has a range of family-friendly restaurants.

Why Kids Love It

Les Faules is a children's bookshop and activity space in the Eixample where storytelling isn't just what's on the shelves — it's what the whole shop is built around. Kids who love being read to or who love stories in any form feel immediately at home here. The space has warmth you don't find in chain bookshops.

Pro Tips from Parents

  • Check their social media for storytelling sessions — worth timing your visit around one
  • Diagonal metro station is the most convenient access point

What to Bring

  • Nothing — just browse

Cost Info

Free Admission

Estimated Cost (Family of 4)

EUR 10–40 depending on purchases (free to browse)

Tips to Save

  • Check for storytelling sessions or workshops — these are often free or very low cost and are genuinely valuable beyond just buying a book.

Hours & Contact

Hours

Friday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Monday
5:30 – 8:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
Tuesday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Saturday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 5:30 – 8:00 PM

Contact

Carrer de Provença, 181, Eixample, 08036 Barcelona, Spain

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