Literary rendezvous

Créteil en Poche: a free paperback book fair in a Val-de-Marne park (94)

For one festive weekend in Créteil, Parc Dupeyroux becomes the setting for a free paperback book fair, combining literature, music and creative workshops, on June 28 and 29, 2025.

A free book fair at the Shoah Memorial: meetings, lectures and signings

The Shoah Memorial celebrates books for the sixth time on June 14 and 15, 2025, with a weekend-long open-air bookshop, meetings, readings and book signings.

Le Livrodrome: a free literary theme park at the Grand Palais and Asnières in June

As part of the "Partir en Livre" literary festival, a literary theme park is coming to the region on June 20 and 28, 2025, with a program of cultural and leisure activities.

Salon du Roman Historique de Levallois 2025: meetings, debates and musical readings

Once again this year, the Levallois Historical Novel Fair returns to the Parc de la Planchette on July 5 and 6, 2025, to tell the story of history to children and adults alike, with book signings, shows and literary round tables.

Des pages avant la plage: the free book fair in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

The Salon du livre de Saint Germain-des-Prés returns for a second edition on June 28 and 29, 2025! Join us on Place Saint-Germain-des-Prés for a host of free literary events!

Le Château se Livre 2025: the literary festival at Château de La Roche-Guyon (95)

What could be more prestigious than a literary festival in a château? In the heart of La Roche-Guyon, on July 5 and 6, 2025, enjoy literary meetings and walks, as well as round-table discussions, in a marvellous setting.

Bulles de nature: the free festival of ecological comics at the Jardin de Valérien, Nanterre

On June 15, 2025, the Jardin de Valérien in Nanterre will be hosting a new edition of the Bulles de Nature festival of ecological comics. On the program: meetings and workshops, in a verdant setting.

Donate your books to Bibliothèques Sans Frontières in a fundraising drive

Give a second life to your books in good condition and let others benefit from a literary culture thanks to the solidarity collection for the NGO Bibliothèques Sans Frontières, from April 19 to May 11, 2025.

Partir en livre 2025: date and theme of this major children's book festival

The great festival of children's books returns in 2025 for its 11th edition on the theme of animals! The Partir en Livre festival runs from June 18 to July 20, 2025, and features writing and drawing competitions, walks, exhibitions, meetings and other surprises!

Salon du Livre Africain de Paris 2025: book signings and conferences at the Halle des Blancs Manteaux

From March 14 to 16, 2025, the fourth edition of the Salon du Livre Africain de Paris will be held at the Halle des Blancs Manteaux. An opportunity to discover the richness of the continent's literature!

Livre comme l'air: the children's literature and illustration festival in the Paris region

The "Livre comme l'air" literature festival is back in the Roissy Pays de France conurbation, from March 12 to April 5, 2025, to celebrate children's literature and illustration in media libraries.

Hors limites 2025: a free literary festival throughout Seine-Saint-Denis

From March 21 to April 5, 2025, the free "Hors limites" literary festival will be visiting libraries, media libraries and partner cultural venues in the Seine-Saint-Denis département. On the program: musical readings, children's activities and shows!

Les Mots Libres: a month of literary shows, performances and concerts in Courbevoie

In June, Courbevoie becomes the Capital of Words with the "Les Mots Libres" festival, celebrating writing, orality and creativity in all its forms. From June 6 to 29, 2025, shows, workshops and meetings will punctuate this edition.

Nuits de la lecture 2025: a reading party at Le Poinçon for an evening dedicated to books

During Reading Nights 2025, you're invited to take part in a reading party, to share your love of books with as many people as possible, at Le Poinçon, on Sunday January 26!

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.

PAGE(S: the bibliophily and artists' books fair at the Palais de la Femme

Discover books in all their forms at PAGE(S, a 100-strong exhibition of literature and bibliophily, from November 29 to December 1, 2024, at the Palais de la Femme.

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.

BD6Né: the festival dedicated to comics and cinema at Hasard Ludique

Comic book AND film lovers, the BD6Né festival returns for its eighth edition on Sunday, October 27, 2024 on the Petite Ceinture, at Hasard Ludique, with free admission!

Afro-Caribbean Children's Book Fair: book signings and family shows in Clichy (92)

The Salon du Livre Jeunesse Afro-Caribéen, organized by the association D'un Livre à l'Autre, returns to Clichy on the theme of childhood, on November 30 and December 1, 2024. The program for this free festival includes meetings and shows for the whole family!

ADAB: the festival of contemporary literature from the Maghreb and the Middle East in Paris

The second edition of the literary festival of the Maghreb and the Middle East arrives at the heart of the Maison de la Poésie on December 6 and 7, 2024, with a program of meetings and events for the whole family.