Starting in May 2026, the banks of the Seine will host a literary barge, Nanna, at the foot of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, an ideal spot to read a few books, attend events, and enjoy a drink in the evening.
In some Parisian neighborhoods, literature is a raison d'être. Such is the case in the 6th arrondissement, and particularly on rue Férou, where literary street-art lurks, as a poem by Arthur Rimbaud can be read in its entirety on a wall!
Close to the Porte Saint-Denis theaters, a poetic stay awaits you in one of three Parisian hotels dedicated to literature, in the footsteps of Arthur Rimbaud, just a few minutes from the Gare de l'Est, where the writer answered Paul Verlaine's call.
After the Three Musketeers, the Count of Monte Cristo has been adapted for the big screen. What better way to follow in the footsteps of the prolific writer Alexandre Dumas across the Île-de-France region!
We're off in search of lost time at the superb Swann literary hotel, near Gare Saint-Lazare. A place dedicated to Marcel Proust, the brand's first literary hotel!
On the Butte Montmartre, enjoy an unforgettable literary stay in a 4-star hotel with Parisian charm, following in the footsteps of writer Marcel Aymé, who lived in the neighborhood and left his mark with his famous Passe-muraille!
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.
