Literature

Did you know? A giant poem by Arthur Rimbaud can be found copied onto a wall in Paris.

In some Parisian neighborhoods, literature is a raison d'être. Such is the case in the 6th arrondissement, and particularly on rue Férou, where literary street-art lurks, as a poem by Arthur Rimbaud can be read in its entirety on a wall!

Fontainebleau Book Fair: book signings, meetings and conferences in Seine-et-Marne (77)

On September 27, 2025, Fontainebleau becomes the meeting point for literature enthusiasts, hosting conferences, workshops and book signings for a day dedicated to reading.

Biblis en folie: free events in libraries and media libraries, dates and programme

From October 3 to 5, 2025, the whole family is invited to libraries and media libraries in Paris and the Ile-de-France region to enjoy a wide range of free book-related activities and workshops!

Tiny Bookshop: a cozy bookshop management game on PC and Switch - our review

Did you always want to be a bookseller, but life took you elsewhere? Tiny Bookshop is the little indie game that will let you make up for it and advise books in a small seaside town, as part of your mobile bookshop.

La Route des Maisons d'Écrivains: visit the homes of legendary authors in the Paris region

Forget traditional museums, here it's the writers who open their doors. The Route des Maisons d'Écrivains en Île-de-France (Writers' Houses Route in Île-de-France) takes visitors into the intimacy of fourteen major writers, where essential pages of our literary heritage were written. From home to home, this unique tour reveals the souls of writers in the heart of their inspirational refuges, now open to the curiosity of visitors.

La Bibliambule, a mobile library with hammocks for quiet reading in the 19th arrondissement

An unusual experience has arrived in the 19th arrondissement, thanks to the Bibliambule, a colorful mobile library that invites young and old to relax, with 600 books and hammocks for a quiet moment.

A Manga Festival with free entertainment at the Brétigny-sur-Orge shopping center (91)

Manga fans take note: the Aushopping shopping center in Brétigny-sur-Orge is once again organizing its Manga Festival, with a host of events on the program, from August 30 to September 6, 2025!

A giant open-air library and bookshop on the banks of the Seine in the 13th arrondissement.

From July 22 to 27, 2025, an ephemeral library takes over the quays of the Seine, inviting young and old to swap their favorite books. This "Billyothèque" promises a free, sunny reading break in the 13th arrondissement.

A giant reading party at the Opéra Bastille for the September literary season

The Opéra Bastille opens its doors to book lovers for a giant Reading Party on Saturday, September 6, 2025, featuring two hours of shared reading and exchanges between reading enthusiasts.

Miu Miu Summer Reads pop up: the Italian house distributes free books in Paris - our photos

Miu Miu brings reading back into fashion with Summer Reads, its free literary pop-up. For this 2nd edition, head for the Bibliothèque nationale de France - site Richelieu, on June 27 and 28, 2025, to take home one of the novels written by two visionary authors, given a Miu Miu makeover, in an iconic setting steeped in history.

10 books to take on vacation this summer, discover the selection of Parisian booksellers

The summer of 2025 promises to be particularly hot! To take your mind off the sweltering temperatures, a number of Parisian bookshops are offering you their selection of books to take on vacation, to suit all tastes.

Lisons Libres! The independent publishing festival at the Halle des Blancs-Manteaux

For the first time, EDIF is organizing a festive fair dedicated to independent publishing, from September 5 to 7, 2025 at the Halle des Blancs-Manteaux. Three days to discover the richness of the Paris region's publishing scene through meetings, workshops and book signings, in the company of some one hundred publishing houses.

Créteil en Poche: a free paperback book fair in a Val-de-Marne park (94)

For one festive weekend in Créteil, Parc Dupeyroux becomes the setting for a free paperback book fair, combining literature, music and creative workshops, on June 28 and 29, 2025.

A free book fair at the Shoah Memorial: meetings, lectures and signings

The Shoah Memorial celebrates books for the sixth time on June 14 and 15, 2025, with a weekend-long open-air bookshop, meetings, readings and book signings.

Le Livrodrome: a free literary theme park at the Grand Palais and Asnières in June

As part of the "Partir en Livre" literary festival, a literary theme park is coming to the region on June 20 and 28, 2025, with a program of cultural and leisure activities.

The Salon du Livre de Cuisine Ancien & Moderne 2025 in Paris

The Salon du Livre de Cuisine Ancien & Moderne 2025 will be held at the Parc Georges Brassens on June 14 and 15. Calling all cookery fans!

Salon du Roman Historique de Levallois 2025: meetings, debates and musical readings

Once again this year, the Levallois Historical Novel Fair returns to the Parc de la Planchette on July 5 and 6, 2025, to tell the story of history to children and adults alike, with book signings, shows and literary round tables.

Nuit des Musées 2025 in Paris: nocturne at the Polish Library & its three confidential museums

For the Nuit des Musées 2025 in Paris, we're taking you on a tour of the Polish Library and its three secret museums, each of which pays tribute to key figures from Poland: the Adam Mickiewicz Museum, the Chopin Salon and the Boleslas Biegas Museum. Discover the program for this nocturne on May 17, 2025!

Des pages avant la plage: the free book fair in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

The Salon du livre de Saint Germain-des-Prés returns for a second edition on June 28 and 29, 2025! Join us on Place Saint-Germain-des-Prés for a host of free literary events!

Le Château se Livre 2025: the literary festival at Château de La Roche-Guyon (95)

What could be more prestigious than a literary festival in a château? In the heart of La Roche-Guyon, on July 5 and 6, 2025, enjoy literary meetings and walks, as well as round-table discussions, in a marvellous setting.