Literary rendezvous - activities

Literary encounter at Bicolore Maison du Danemark

Join us on Friday March 8, 2024 for a literary encounter with the author of Volume du temps, Solvej Balle, at the Bicolore contemporary art platform on the 2nd floor of the Maison du Danemark on the Champs-Elysées.

Hors limites, the free literary festival throughout Seine-Saint-Denis

From March 15 to March 30, 2024, the free literary festival "Hors limites" will be visiting libraries, media libraries and partner cultural venues in the Seine-Saint-Denis département. On the program: musical readings, children's activities and shows!

Le Bal des Joyaux Inconnus: a literary ball at Château de Breteuil

Do you love books and pretty dresses? Just the thing, because we're planning to combine the two at a literary ball in the heart of the superb Château de Breteuil, so you can feel like a princess (or prince) for one evening on April 20, 2024!

Salon du Livre Africain de Paris: book signings and conferences in the 6th arrondissement

On the weekend of March 15 to 17, 2024, the third edition of the Salon du Livre Africain de Paris will be held in the town hall of the 6th arrondissement. An opportunity to discover the richness of the continent's literature!

Livre comme l'air: the children's literature and illustration festival in the Paris region

The "Livre comme l'air" literature festival returns to the Roissy Pays de France conurbation from February 28 to March 23, 2024, to celebrate children's literature and illustration in media libraries.

Les Rencontres du Pont Royal: exceptional literary events with gastronomic dinners

If you're a lover of great literature, this is the concept for you! In the restaurant of the Pont Royal luxury hotel, meet renowned writers and enjoy an exceptional gastronomic dinner, on new dates in 2024.

Effractions, the free festival of contemporary literature at the Centre Pompidou

From March 6 to 10, 2024, the Bibliothèque publique d'information is hosting the 5th edition of its festival of contemporary literature, to question the links between reality and fiction, during meetings and workshops.

Nuits de la lecture 2024: discover the literary program in Paris and the Île-de-France region

Les Nuits de la Lecture return to our Parisian libraries and bookshops, from January 18 to 21, 2024. Around the theme of the body, meet writers, enjoy readings and exceptional tours.

The "Lire la nature" literary salon returns to the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature

The Lire la Nature fair brings book lovers together at the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature, from January 20 to 21, 2024, with meetings, debates and a special program for children.

Harry Potter: a temporary MinaLima boutique opens in Paris, with illustrators signing books

If you love Harry Potter and the books illustrated by Minalima, head to Galerie Gallimard from October 27, 2023 to discover an ephemeral boutique dedicated to their work, where they will be present for a few days.

Le Maghreb des livres 2023, the literary fair showcasing Tunisian literature

The Maghreb des livres returns to Paris for its 29th edition on October 28 and 29, 2023, at the Hôtel de Ville de Paris, and this year it will feature Tunisian literature, with book signings, debates and literary cafés.

Donate your books to Bibliothèques Sans Frontières in a fundraising drive

Give a second life to your books in good condition and let others benefit from a literary culture thanks to the solidarity collection for the NGO Bibliothèques Sans Frontières, from September 15 to October 7, 2023.

Hauts-de-Seine: a free outdoor reading room under the Chateaubriand chestnut tree

The Vallée-aux-Loups park opens its doors to you until August 31, 2023 for afternoon reading sessions, under the chestnut tree planted by Chateaubriand himself! A free open-air literary salon, with entertainment for all the family.

Salon International du Livre Rare et des Arts Graphiques 2023 at the Grand Palais Éphémère

An exceptional book fair will be held at the Grand Palais Éphémère from September 22 to 24, 2023, the only one of its kind in the world to bring together rare and antiquarian books, accessible to all budgets, for collectors and novices alike.

Paname Bouquine and Paris Pages, the bookshop festival on the quays of the Seine

Paname Bouquine, the festival dedicated to Parisian secondhand booksellers, returns on July 1 and 2, 2023. With workshops, strolls and treasure hunts, come and meet these book lovers and Paris enthusiasts.

The Issy-les-Moulineaux Book Festival 2023: entertainment for all the family

The town of Issy-les-Moulineaux is organizing another free edition of its book festival on June 17, 2023, featuring a host of authors, meetings, signings and readings.

The Château se Livre 2023, a literary festival at the Château de La Roche-Guyon

What could be more prestigious than a literary festival in a castle? In the heart of the castle of La Roche-Guyon, on July 1st and 2nd 2023, enjoy literary meetings, reading tours and round tables, in a wonderful setting.

Un livre et une tasse de thé, the feminist and committed bookshop in République

Just a few steps from the Place de la République, a pretty and colorful bookstore with feminist and committed books and programming is nestled in a small, warm and vegan-friendly tea room.