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 Paris region. This September, a number of not-to-be-missed literary events are taking place in the streets of Paris.
Festival America 2024: the North American literature and culture fair in Vincennes
The Festival America returns to Vincennes from September 26 to 29, 2024, with a program of debates, meetings and a book fair, to honor the cultures of North America. [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]
Extra! the free festival of living literature returns to the Centre Pompidou for its 8th edition
The Centre Pompidou celebrates living literature with its Extra festival! From September 12 to 22, 2024, discover books in a whole new way - and for free! [Read more]
Silex and the City: the prehistory comic book exhibition at the Musée de l'Homme
Comic artist Jul brings his humorous world to the Musée de l'Homme: from September 11 to December 29, 2024, discover the Silex and the City exhibition. [Read more]
Comic strip exhibition at the Centre Pompidou: Comics on every floor
Comics exhibition in Paris: From May 29 to November 4, 2024, discover "La BD à tous les étages" at the Centre Pompidou. An event dedicated to the 9th art, giving you a rendezvous with Hergé, Corto Maltese, and much more, across every level of this iconic cultural institution. [Read more]
Manga Book Festival at Brétigny-sur-Orge shopping center (91)
Attention manga fans, the Aushopping shopping center in Brétigny-sur-Orge is organizing its very first book festival around Japanese comics, with a host of events on the program, from August 31 to September 7, 2024! [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!
Go for a walk in Paris in the footsteps of 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... They all made Paris or its suburbs their home for part of their lives. The homes of these great French artists welcome you with open arms to discover their worlds. Follow the guide! [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From September 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024
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 visit in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
