Check out a store called "Gibert Jeune" by place St. Michel (Metro St. Michel). The store spans several locations (and stories too!) around the plaza, categorized by subject matter. Used books are called "livres d'occasion" and are mixed within new ones by author. Check for the yellow sticker denoting "d'occasion." The used books range from 1-4 euro, depending on the lenght of the piece generally. It is a great place to find essential French readings - from Hugo to Camus, Appolinaire and de Beauvoir for really cheap. You can buy the new versions as well here, which would make wonderful souvenirs for your francophone friends and loved ones back home.
Enjoy!
PS - I'm starting to adore reading again because it is the cheapest activity in many ways. 2-3 euro can give way to days of entertainement, and that's not even counting re-reading. :)
PPS - Here is the website. Sorry I haven't figured out how to make it all fancy clickety links.
http://www.gibertjeune.fr/page/public/index.php
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