Literary rendezvous

Hors Limites 2026: The Free Contemporary Literature Festival Spanning the Entire Seine-Saint-Denis

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!

Read to your heart's content: the free literary festival celebrating Hachette’s bicentennial at Palais Brongniart

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.

Spring of Poets 2026: Celebrate Poetry with Free Events Across Île-de-France

Spring Poetry Festival returns to the libraries across the region from March 9th to 31st, 2026. Visitors can enjoy a series of free activities including painting, poetry readings, musical performances, and singing sessions!

Effractions 2026: The Free Contemporary Literature Festival at La Gaîté Lyrique

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.

A literary barge floating at the foot of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, spring 2026

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.

Read Nature 2026: The Free Literary Fair at the Museum of Hunting and Nature

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.

Montreuil Children's Book and Press Fair 2025: the free festival program (93)

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!

Festival des Livres, des Artistes 2025: a free celebrity book fair in the 7th arrondissement

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.

24H des mots: the free literary festival with literary café in Courbevoie (92)

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.

Asnières-sur-Seine Book Fair 2025: meetings and youth workshops at the Château d'Asnières

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.

Chaville en BD: the free comic book festival in Chaville (92)

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.

Histoire de Lire 2025: the historical book fair in Versailles

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.

Did you know? A giant poem by Arthur Rimbaud can be found copied onto a wall in Paris.

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!

Fontainebleau Book Fair: book signings, meetings and conferences in Seine-et-Marne (77)

On September 27, 2025, Fontainebleau becomes the meeting point for literature enthusiasts, hosting conferences, workshops and book signings for a day dedicated to reading.

Biblis en folie: free events in libraries and media libraries, dates and programme

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!

La Bibliambule, a mobile library with hammocks for quiet reading in the 19th arrondissement

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.

A Manga Festival with free entertainment at the Brétigny-sur-Orge shopping center (91)

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!

A giant open-air library and bookshop on the banks of the Seine in the 13th arrondissement.

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.

A giant reading party at the Opéra Bastille for the September literary season

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.

10 books to take on vacation this summer, discover the selection of Parisian booksellers

The summer of 2025 promises to be particularly hot! To take your mind off the sweltering temperatures, a number of Parisian bookshops are offering you their selection of books to take on vacation, to suit all tastes.