On Saturday, March 14, 2026, the Institut de France will pay exceptional homage to comics to mark the centenary of René Goscinny. This free literary day, open to all, brings together conferences, encounters, and signings in this magnificent setting.
The "Livre comme l'air" festival is making its comeback in the Roissy Pays de France metropolitan area, running from March 11 to April 4, 2026. The event celebrates children's literature and illustration across various libraries.
From March 27 to April 11, 2026, the Contemporary Literature Festival Hors Limites will take over libraries, media centers, and cultural venues across Seine-Saint-Denis. The lineup includes musical readings, youth activities, and performances—all completely free to attend!
From March 13 to 15, 2026, the Palais Brongniart will host the "Grandes Rencontres Hachette - Lire à la folie" festival, a free event celebrating two centuries of publishing. With signings, talks, and workshops, this festival encourages visitors of all ages to explore the fascinating world behind the pages of a book.
From February 18 to 22, 2026, the contemporary literature festival Effractions will return to La Gaité Lyrique, exploring the boundaries between reality and fiction through a series of discussions and workshops.
In spring 2026, the banks of the Seine will host a charming literary barge nestled at the foot of Notre-Dame Cathedral. It's set to become the perfect spot to enjoy a good book, attend cultural events, or unwind with a drink in the evening.
The Lire la Nature fair brings together book lovers at the Museum of Hunting and Nature on January 31 and February 1, 2026. The event features author meet-and-greets, panel discussions, and a variety of free activities.
The major children's literature event returns from November 26 to December 1, 2025, in Montreuil. It's another opportunity to celebrate reading with family and friends, free of charge!
On December 6 and 7, 2025, the Maison de la Chimie will host the free festival "Des Livres, Des Artistes" (Books, Artists), where many personalities will meet the public to talk about their works.
On Saturday, December 6, 2025, Courbevoie will host the 24H des Mots, a literary day featuring activities and meetings with nearly 33 authors and other book professionals, as part of the Courbevoie, Capitale du Mot program.
On November 15 and 16, 2025, the Château d'Asnières will host the 31st edition of the Asnières-sur-Seine Book Fair. More than 130 authors and illustrators will be waiting for you to attend free meetings, workshops, and book signings focused on children's literature.
The Chaville comic book festival returns on November 29 and 30, 2025, at the Jean-Jaurès sports complex for its 9th edition, bringing together more than 30 authors and illustrators, with numerous free activities.
For its new edition, the Histoire de Lire book fair returns to the Hôtel de Ville and the Ancienne Poste de Versailles on November 22 and 23, 2025. Nearly 200 authors will be present at this event, which is open to all, to share their love of history.
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!
On September 27, 2025, Fontainebleau becomes the meeting point for literature enthusiasts, hosting conferences, workshops and book signings for a day dedicated to reading.
From October 3 to 5, 2025, the whole family is invited to libraries and media libraries in Paris and the Ile-de-France region to enjoy a wide range of free book-related activities and workshops!
An unusual experience has arrived in the 19th arrondissement, thanks to the Bibliambule, a colorful mobile library that invites young and old to relax, with 600 books and hammocks for a quiet moment.
Manga fans take note: the Aushopping shopping center in Brétigny-sur-Orge is once again organizing its Manga Festival, with a host of events on the program, from August 30 to September 6, 2025!
From July 22 to 27, 2025, an ephemeral library takes over the quays of the Seine, inviting young and old to swap their favorite books. This "Billyothèque" promises a free, sunny reading break in the 13th arrondissement.
The Opéra Bastille opens its doors to book lovers for a giant Reading Party on Saturday, September 6, 2025, featuring two hours of shared reading and exchanges between reading enthusiasts.
