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 January 2025, some not-to-be-missed literary events have taken to the streets of Paris and the Ile-de-France region.
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]
Between food and words: the immersive and sensory mini-exhibition at Victor Hugo's table
Dine with Victor Hugo as you visit Maison Haviland's sensory mini-exhibition, showcasing its new porcelain collection, amidst a table that honors the writer. [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]
L'Écho des Nymphéas: poetry concerts at the Musée de l'Orangerie
If you're a lover of literature and music, here's an event that's sure to please you. Right next to Monet's Water Lilies, at the Musée de l'Orangerie, you're invited to a concert-lecture, one Monday a month. [Read more]
Les Rencontres du Pont Royal: exceptional literary events and 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 2025. [Read more]
Nuits de la lecture 2025: 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 23 to 26, 2025. Around the theme of heritage, meet writers, enjoy readings and exceptional tours. [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]
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]
Paris is brimming with unique bookshops. Discover our selection of the capital's most unusual stores. [Read more]
Are you a fan of French writers? Here are some literary excursions you can take all year round!
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]
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]
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]
While crossing the rue des anglais in the Latin Quarter in Paris, you have probably already noticed a strange library. Your curiosity may have already led you to try to grab one of the books to discover a secret passage. [Read more]
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 January 1, 2025 to January 31, 2025
The top literary cafés and bookstores not to be missed for reading in Paris
Bookshops: where to buy second-hand novels and essays in Paris?
Literature: our list of the most unusual bookshops in Paris
Discover Paris in the footsteps of Victor Hugo
Discovery walk in Paris on the tracks of Molière
Where to read in Paris? Parks and gardens to read in peace
What is that secret passage behind the street library in the Latin Quarter?
The most beautiful artists' houses to discover in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
