Philippe Poutou Transitions from Politics to Bookselling in Bordeaux
The former presidential candidate and activist is set to take over Les 400 Coups bookstore with Béatrice Walylo, blending cultural entrepreneurship with ideological roots.
- Philippe Poutou, known for his political activism and three presidential runs, is acquiring Les 400 Coups bookstore in Bordeaux with his partner Béatrice Walylo.
- The bookstore, located near the Palais de Justice in Bordeaux, was handed over by former owner Isabelle Arnould, who praised the new proprietors' potential.
- Poutou and Walylo are currently training as apprentices at Libertalia bookstore in Montreuil to gain expertise in bookselling before fully taking over operations.
- There is speculation that the bookstore may serve as a platform for promoting leftist literature and ideas, aligning with Poutou’s activist background.
- This career shift signifies a move from political campaigning to cultural engagement, with plans for the bookstore to reopen soon under their stewardship.
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