Paris is a literary landmark, and many works have been inspired by its society and setting. As always, a wide range of cultural events take place in the capital and the Île-de-France region. In this month of February 2025, some not-to-be-missed literary events have taken to the streets of Paris and the Ile-de-France region.
Effractions: the free festival of contemporary literature at the Gaîté Lyrique
From February 12 to 16, 2025, the 6th edition of the Effractions festival of contemporary literature moves to the Gaité Lyrique, to question the links between reality and fiction, during meetings and workshops. [Read more]
Lire la nature: the free literary salon at the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature
The Lire la Nature fair will bring book lovers together at the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature on February 1 and 2, 2025, with meetings, debates and other events on the theme of biodiversity. [Read more]
Browse Notre-Dame, the cathedral's medieval manuscript exhibition at the Musée de Cluny
To coincide with the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Musée de Cluny is presenting two exhibitions, including one on masterpieces from its medieval library, organized in conjunction with BnF, from November 19, 2024 to March 16, 2025. [Read more]
Making stones speak, the exhibition on Notre-Dame's medieval sculptures at the Musée de Cluny
To mark the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, the Musée du Moyen-Âge is presenting an exhibition based on its sculpted decor and the stones recovered, providing an opportunity to imagine the monument in medieval times, from November 19, 2024 to March 16, 2025. [Read more]
Atala, an illustrated journey to the heart of a novel: the literary exhibition at the Maison de Chateaubriand
A new literary exhibition opens at the Maison de Chateaubriand on October 4, 2024! An opportunity to rediscover the writer's novel "Atala", which launched his career in 1801. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Les Mycéliades: the science fiction festival in cinemas and media libraries
Come and discover a world apart at the Mycéliades science-fiction festival, from February 1 to 16, 2025, in several cinemas and media libraries across the Paris region. Ready to learn more about intelligence, whether artificial or extraterrestrial? [Read more]
Literary adaptations to see at the theater in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
What if your favorite book was adapted for the stage? Here's our guide to adapting literature for the stage. [Read more]
La Maison des Histoires, an immersive museum for children aged 0 to 7, hidden in a bookshop
Behind the Chantelivre bookshop lies a fun-filled children's museum for the very young! La Maison des Histoires immerses the whole family in the literary worlds of l'École des Loisirs, between Cornebidouille and the Maximonstres! [Read more]
The top literary cafés and bookstores not to be missed for reading in Paris
Do you love literature and good food? We've found the best literary cafés and tearooms in Paris where you can enjoy a good read and good food. [Read more]
Bookshops: where to buy second-hand novels and essays in Paris?
Attention literature fans! Paris is bursting with second-hand bookshops, full of bargains. If you want to fill bags with novels or essays for a handful of euros, these are the stores for you. [Read more]
Literature: our list of the most unusual bookshops in Paris
Paris is brimming with unique bookshops. Discover our selection of the capital's most unusual stores. [Read more]
Literary hotels in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, our top addresses
Lovers of literature around here? Discover our selection of literary hotels in Paris and Ile-de-France. [Read more]
Are you a fan of French writers? Here are some literary excursions you can take all year round!
Discover Paris in the footsteps of Victor Hugo
Take a stroll around Paris in the footsteps of the great French writer Victor Hugo, and discover the many places that marked his life. [Read more]
Discovery walk in Paris on the tracks of Molière
To mark Molière's 400th birthday, take a stroll around Paris in the footsteps of the great French playwright, and discover the many places that marked his life. [Read more]
Where to read in Paris? Parks and gardens to read in peace
A good book and a quiet spot, that's the magic recipe for a pleasant afternoon. Here are some tips on how to find the perfect park to read in while enjoying a green setting! [Read more]
The most beautiful artists' houses to discover in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
Victor Hugo, Balzac, Gainsbourg, Rodin, Delacroix... All these artists made Paris or its suburbs their home for part of their lives. The homes of these great names welcome you with open arms to discover their worlds. Just follow the guide! [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From February 1, 2025 to February 28, 2025