Gare is an eclectic area known for Bibliothèque François-Mitterand, a national library with book-shaped towers. With innovative office and apartment buildings, Avenue de France features sports and fashion stores, plus lively pubs and eateries, while Seineside quays have riverboat bars and restaurants. Les Frigos is a quirky arts center in a former refrigeration station, and La Fab. is a hip contemporary gallery.