Overview

• 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.