Rdv littéraire guide - activities

Bianca Casady, from the group CocoRosie, at the Maison de la poésie for an original reading

To mark the release of the very first bilingual collection by Bianca Casady, one half of the duo CocoRosie, the Maison de la Poésie in Paris welcomes the artist on Friday, October 6, 2023 for an exclusive reading.

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.

Monsieur Madame, the family and interactive exhibition that makes us fall back in childhood in Montreuil

Remember Madame Catastrophe, Monsieur Génial and Madame Courage? These little guys from our childhood are coming to Paris Montreuil Expo for a family exhibition running until August 20, 2023! Ready to dive into their colorful world?

Livres en herbe, the free children's literature festival at 6b

On Saturday July 8 and Sunday July 9, 2023, 6b will be staging its fourth Livres en herbe festival, an event aimed at the very young, with events, activities and readings for young and old all weekend long.

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.

The Night of Literature 2023: free activities and discoveries at the Swedish Institute

The Night of Literature will hold its eleventh edition at the Swedish Institute on May 13, 2023. All evening long, meet authors, enjoy readings and musical interludes!

A traveling literary theme park is coming to Seine-Saint-Denis this summer

As part of the great literary festival "Partir en Livre", a literary theme park will be held in Seine-Saint-Denis from June 28 to July 5, 2023, with a program of cultural and sports activities.

Jujutsu Kaisen: a free escape game in May, organized by the manga publisher

To celebrate the success of the manga, the Ki-Oon editions organize an escape game around the Jujutsu Kaisen license, in a Parisian high school. You will be able to discover it from May 3rd to 7th. And it's totally free!

The Salon de l'Autre Livre: the independent side of the literary salon returns in April

On the same dates as the Paris Book Festival, the Salon de l'Autre Livre wants to give more importance to independent publishers and authors. The fair is held at the Palais de la Femme, from April 21 to 23, and the entrance is free.

Vacation departures: thousands of books offered on freeway service areas this summer

On the road to vacation, the Vinci Autoroutes Foundation is setting up ephemeral libraries and offering thousands of books, from July 13 to August 19, 2023, on freeway service areas.

Workshops for children during the 40th edition of the Eaubonne Youth Book Fair

Notice to families and children, the Eaubonne Youth Book Fair will take place on March 25 and 26, 2023, for an exceptional edition on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the event.

The Nuits de la Poésie 2023 at the Cité internationale universitaire de Paris

The Cité internationale universitaire de Paris will host the second edition of the Nuits de la Poésie from March 21 to 26, 2023. Free and open to all, this event brings together the greatest poets of Quebec and the French-speaking world.

JEMA 2023: discover gilding and bookbinding techniques at the Atelier des Bernardins

On April 1 and 2, 2023, take advantage of the Journées européennes des métiers d'art to discover the Bernardins bookbinding and gilding workshop, present in the capital since 1860.

Good deals: millions of children's books sold for 1 euro this Saturday

Whether you're a fan of children's books or have children of your own, head to the Cultura stores in the Paris region this Saturday, March 4, 2023, to take advantage of millions of books for only 1 euro!

Books'n'Brunch, the free literary brunch at the Maison de la Conversation

If you like literary cafés, where you share your reading recommendations of the moment, head to the literary brunch at the Maison de la Conversation, in the 18th arrondissement, on Sunday afternoons!

Bono at Paris Grand Rex to promote his book “Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story”

Bono at Paris Grand Rex: this is the musical and literary event you do not want to miss on Friday November 25, 2022. The U2 singer will present his book, or more exactly his memoirs called “Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story”, during an exclusive and intimate live performance around the reading session.