Albertine, arguably New York's most enchanting bookstore, showcases French literature beneath a sapphire-colored ceiling, preserving French culture in the heart of the city.
'Creating the bookstore saved our presence,' says Mohamed Bouabdallah, highlighting the significance of Albertine for French cultural representation in the U.S. during challenging times.
The Payne Whitney House, originally built in the early 1900s, became a cultural hub, symbolizing the French government's commitment to educational activities in the U.S.
The bookstore was born from a vision to repurpose space within the historic Payne Whitney House, ensuring continuity in the presence of French heritage in New York.
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