Literature

Netflix Book Festival : its first-ever free festival about books adapted for the screen lands in Paris

After turning many novels into screen adaptations, Netflix is dedicating its first free festival in Paris to them. From October 16 to 18, 2026, the Netflix Book Festival will take over Ground Control, with, by reservation, three days of author encounters, debates, reading clubs, musical performances, and activities centered on books adapted into films and TV series.

Biblis goes wild: free family activities at libraries and media centers

From October 2 to 4, 2026, people of all ages are invited to the libraries and media centers of Paris and Île-de-France to enjoy a wide lineup of free activities and workshops focused on books and reading.

This queer library is coming to Paris and handing out free LGBTQIA+ books to take away for three days.

And if we kick off Pride with a story to take home? From June 26 to 28, 2026, a free, pop-up queer library will set up shop in a renowned grooming boutique in the Marais. The idea is simple: everyone can leave with a complimentary book from a curated collection of LGBTQIA+ titles centered on the theme "Corpus," devoted to queer bodies.

A manga festival with free activities and voice-acting sessions at a shopping mall in Essonne

Attention manga fans: the Brétigny-sur-Orge shopping center is once again hosting its Manga Festival, featuring plenty of free activities, from August 29 to September 5, 2026!

Levallois Historical Novel Fair: meetings, debates, workshops and a giant Game of the Goose - POSTPONED

This year again, the Levallois Historical Novel Fair returns to Parc de la Planchette on June 27–28, 2026, to bring history to life for children and adults, through author signings and literary roundtables. The event has been postponed to a later date.

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.

Le Livrodrome: a free literary theme park in the Yvelines and Essonne this June

As part of the grand literary festival "Partir en Livre," a literary theme park will roll into the Île-de-France on June 18 and 19, 2026, bringing a programme of cultural and playful activities.

Partir en livre 2026: dates and theme of this big, free celebration of children's books

The great celebration of children's literature is back from June 17 to July 19, 2026 for its 12th edition, themed "Our Small and Mighty Heroes." The Partir en Livre festival lineup includes: a writing and drawing contest, guided strolls, exhibitions, author encounters, and other surprises!

Nature Bubbles: an eco-comics festival with free workshops in a garden in Hauts-de-Seine

The Jardin de Valérien in Nanterre will host on Sunday, June 14, 2026, the new edition of its ecological comics festival, Bulles de nature. The program features author encounters and workshops, set in a lush, green setting.

Perceval, the Tale of the Grail: a literary and musical stroll at the Potager du Roi for Molière Month

Perceval - the Tale of the Grail, a literary and musical wandering inspired by Chrétien de Troyes, is presented for the Molière Month at the Potager du Roi in Versailles on June 14, 2026, with Stéphanie Tesson and Phénomène et Cie. This narrated and sung stroll revisits the Grail quest outdoors, weaving medieval storytelling, early music, and Arthurian imagination.

Under Chateaubriand's shadow: a literary and bucolic festival at the Domaine de la Vallée-aux-Loups

On June 6 and 7, 2026, the Hauts-de-Seine Department launches the first edition of its literary festival, "In the Shadow of Chateaubriand," set in the lush grounds of the Vallée-aux-Loups estate in Châtenay-Malabry, blending author encounters, workshops, and open-air concerts.

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.

Nanna : the cosy literary barge with a library and a bar at the foot of Notre-Dame Cathedral

A literary barge, Nanna, has moored at the foot of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. An ideal spot on the banks of the Seine to read a few books, attend events, and enjoy a drink!

Apapacho: the Mexican literary café tucked away inside Ici Librairie on the Grands Boulevards

Nestled in the heart of the towering shelves at Ici Librairie, Apapacho shakes up the traditional cafe-and-bookstore concept with its authentic Mexican specialties. A cosy, indulgent spot that invites you to savor artisanal conchas while browsing the gems of this independent bookstore on the Grands Boulevards.

Networking: the Palais de la Porte Dorée launches its first literary festival in September 2026.

From September 25 to 27, 2026, the Palais de la Porte Dorée forges new links between words and history with its festival "Maillage". For this inaugural edition, the landmark is transformed into a vast workshop of stories where novels, graphic novels and performances intertwine.

Sant Jordi: a book-and-rose market with free activities, Catalonia’s festival.

On April 25, 2026, the spirit of Catalonia takes over the 14th arrondissement for a celebration centered on literature and roses to mark Sant Jordi. A wide range of free activities, from human-tower displays to Catalan language workshops, awaits at Place de Catalogne.

Bubbles in the City: Antony’s free comic-book festival exploring the imagination (92)

On May 30, 2026, the town of Antony will host its comic festival, inviting attendees to dive into the fantasy theme through the ninth art. The event’s program features a variety of free activities, from signings and live-drawing performances to workshops!

Paris Book Fair 2026: The must-attend literary event at the Grand Palais

Since 2022, the Paris Book Fair has evolved into a full-fledged festival. This highly anticipated event is making its return to the Grand Palais for a new edition, welcoming book lovers from April 17 to 19, 2026.

Nuit des Musées 2026 à Paris : an evening at the Polish Library and its three little-known museums

Why not take advantage of Nuit des Musées to discover the Polish Library and its three hidden museums in Paris? Each one pays tribute to notable figures born in Poland: the Adam Mickiewicz Museum, the Chopin Salon, and the Boleslas Biegas Museum. Check out the program for this three-for-one night on Saturday, May 23, 2026.

A free giant dictation at the Palais de la Découverte for the Paris Book Festival

The Palais de la Découverte will host the free Grand Dictation organized as part of the Paris Book Festival on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Three sessions, open to all, celebrate the French language and handwriting.