Literary salon

2026 International Fair of Rare Books and Graphic Arts at the Carreau du Temple

From December 4 to 6, 2026, enjoy an exceptional literary fair held at the Carreau du Temple, bringing together rare and antique books accessible to all budgets, for collectors as well as beginners.

Montreuil Book and Children's Press Fair (Seine-Saint-Denis, 93): the free program for the 2026 festival

The flagship event for children's literature is back from November 25 to November 30, 2026 in Montreuil, Seine-Saint-Denis. A new opportunity to celebrate reading with family or friends, free of charge!

Créteil en Poche: the free paperback book fair held in a Val-de-Marne park.

Over a festive weekend in Créteil, Parc Dupeyroux becomes the setting for a free paperback book fair, blending literature, music and creative workshops, with Italy as its theme, on 27 and 28 June 2026.

PAGE(S): The Bibliophilia and Artist Books Fair at the Bastille Design Center

Discover the book in all its forms at the PAGE(S) fair, which gathers around a hundred exhibitors dedicated to literature and bibliophilia, on May 30–31, 2026, at the Bastille Design Center.

Cabaret Extra 2026! The must-attend literary event at the Centre Pompidou, coming to the Grand Palais

The Centre Pompidou is hosting a very special edition of its literary event, Extra!. From April 17 to 19, 2026, the festival transforms into a cabaret experience at the Grand Palais.

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.

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.

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!

Le Maghreb des livres 2023, the literary fair showcasing Tunisian literature

The Maghreb des livres returns to Paris for its 29th edition on October 28 and 29, 2023, at the Hôtel de Ville de Paris, and this year it will feature Tunisian literature, with book signings, debates and literary cafés.

Paname Bouquine and Paris Pages, the bookshop festival on the quays of the Seine

Paname Bouquine, the festival dedicated to Parisian secondhand booksellers, returns on July 1 and 2, 2023. With workshops, strolls and treasure hunts, come and meet these book lovers and Paris enthusiasts.

Le Grand Mazarin, a hotel inspired by the literary salons of yesteryear

Le Grand Mazarin, the new Paris hotel from the Maisons Pariente group, has just opened its doors in the heart of the Marais district. An exceptional new address, like an interlude of luxury and elegance in a district that's vibrant day and night.