Literature

Mot pour Mots 2025, the free literary festival at La Grande Halle de La Villette

Mot pour Mots, the literary festival at the Grande Halle de la Villette, is back for its fifth edition on June 21 and 22, 2025! Over 50 free events await you, with entertainment for all ages, exceptional readings and encounters!

Brazil-France 2025 season: translation workshop at the Bibliothèque Jean d'Ormesson

As part of the Saison Brésil-France 2025, an immersive translation workshop awaits you at the Bibliothèque Jean d'Ormesson, on Saturday May 24, 2025, to discover the subtleties of slang from the favelas of Rio through an unpublished text by Geovani Martins. A linguistic exploration led by Mathieu Dosse, renowned literary translator, in partnership with ATLAS, not to be missed by those curious about Brazilian language and culture.

Bulles de nature: the free festival of ecological comics at the Jardin de Valérien, Nanterre

On June 15, 2025, the Jardin de Valérien in Nanterre will be hosting a new edition of the Bulles de Nature festival of ecological comics. On the program: meetings and workshops, in a verdant setting.

Brazil-France 2025 season: meeting with writer Julián Fuks at the Médiathèque Hélène Berr

As part of the Brazil-France 2025 Season, the Médiathèque Hélène Berr welcomes writer Julián Fuks, a leading figure in Brazilian autofiction, for a literary encounter on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 3pm to 4:30pm. A discussion on political commitment through literature, moderated by Leonardo Tonus, a specialist in Lusophone literature.

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 April 19 to May 11, 2025.

Festival du Livre de Paris 2025: the must-attend literary fair awaits you at the Grand Palais

Since 2022, the Salon du Livre de Paris has been transformed into a festival. This not-to-be-missed event returns for a new edition at the Grand Palais, and awaits book lovers from April 11 to 13, 2025.

Partir en livre 2025: date and theme of this major children's book festival

The great festival of children's books returns in 2025 for its 11th edition on the theme of animals! The Partir en Livre festival runs from June 18 to July 20, 2025, and features writing and drawing competitions, walks, exhibitions, meetings and other surprises!

Eaubonne Children's Book Fair: a festive and artistic 2025 edition, discover the program

Attention families and children: the Salon du Livre Jeunesse d'Eaubonne returns to the Salle Paul Nicolas on March 29 and 30, 2025. The fair is free for all, so make the most of it!

Salon du Livre Africain de Paris 2025: book signings and conferences at the Halle des Blancs Manteaux

From March 14 to 16, 2025, the fourth edition of the Salon du Livre Africain de Paris will be held at the Halle des Blancs Manteaux. An opportunity to discover the richness of the continent's literature!

Les Fourmis: the game based on Bernard Werber's bestseller wins a Pegasus award, our opinion

Les Fourmis, the video game inspired by Bernard Werber's novel, developed by Microids and Tower Five, awaits you on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series from November 7, 2024. We've tested it, and we'll tell you all about it!

Quartier du Livre 2025: the literary festival in Paris' 5th arrondissement

The Quartier du Livre festival returns from June 3 to 11, 2025 to the Latin Quarter, a landmark of Parisian literature. For almost a week, discover books in all their forms through hundreds of events for all ages.

Fête de la librairie 2025: a new book offered by independent booksellers

On the occasion of the Fête de la librairie, April 26, 2025, participating independent booksellers are offering you a brand-new book, created for the occasion and printed in a limited edition of 26,000 copies throughout the Île-de-France region!

Quart d'heure de lecture: experience this free literary moment at the Pantheon in March

The Quart d'heure de lecture is coming to your homes on March 11, 2025. 15 minutes with a good book await you, an event designed to encourage people to read at least a little, but regularly, every day!

The Book Club des Champs: the meeting place for book fans at Galeries Lafayette Champs-Élysées

Galeries Lafayette Champs-Élysées is launching the Book Club des Champs, its own book club in collaboration with Éditions Points. Each month, choose your favorite book from among 3 titles, then discuss it both online and at in-store meetings. Reservations from April 19 to 21, 2025 on the website.

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

The "Livre comme l'air" literature festival is back in the Roissy Pays de France conurbation, from March 12 to April 5, 2025, to celebrate children's literature and illustration in media libraries.

Hors limites 2025: a free literary festival throughout Seine-Saint-Denis

From March 21 to April 5, 2025, the free "Hors limites" literary festival 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!

The RATP Grand Prix de Poésie 2025 is back - get your poems in!

The RATP Grand Prix de Poésie returns in 2025! Open to all, this RATP-initiated competition awaits your poems from March 12 to April 15, with the prize of a text displayed in the Paris metro during the two summer months.

Les Mots Libres: a month of literary shows, performances and concerts in Courbevoie

In June, Courbevoie becomes the Capital of Words with the "Les Mots Libres" festival, celebrating writing, orality and creativity in all its forms. From June 6 to 29, 2025, shows, workshops and meetings will punctuate this edition.

Le Printemps des Poètes 2025: celebrate poetry in Paris Region libraries

The 27th Printemps des Poètes returns to the region's libraries from March 14 to 31, 2025. On the program: free events featuring painting, poetry, readings, music and song!

Harry Potter Book Night 2025: the magical program in Paris and the Île-de-France region

Are you a fan of the Harry Potter saga? Don't miss the new edition of the Nuit des Livres on the famous bespectacled wizard, organized by French publisher Gallimard Jeunesse from February 6 to 9, 2025! Find out now which bookshops in Paris and the Paris region will be hosting events for young and old alike.