Literature

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.

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.

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.

The Salon du Livre de Cuisine Ancien & Moderne 2025 in Paris

The Salon du Livre de Cuisine Ancien & Moderne 2025 will be held at the Parc Georges Brassens on June 14 and 15. Calling all cookery fans!

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.

Mot pour Mots 2025, the free literary festival at La Grande Halle de La Villette

Mot pour Mots, the literary festival at the Grande Halle de la Villette, is back for its fifth edition on June 21 and 22, 2025! Over 50 free events await you, with entertainment for all ages, exceptional readings and encounters!

Brazil-France 2025 season: translation workshop at the Bibliothèque Jean d'Ormesson

As part of the Saison Brésil-France 2025, an immersive translation workshop awaits you at the Bibliothèque Jean d'Ormesson, on Saturday May 24, 2025, to discover the subtleties of slang from the favelas of Rio through an unpublished text by Geovani Martins. A linguistic exploration led by Mathieu Dosse, renowned literary translator, in partnership with ATLAS, not to be missed by those curious about Brazilian language and culture.

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.

Brazil-France 2025 season: meeting with writer Julián Fuks at the Médiathèque Hélène Berr

As part of the Brazil-France 2025 Season, the Médiathèque Hélène Berr welcomes writer Julián Fuks, a leading figure in Brazilian autofiction, for a literary encounter on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 3pm to 4:30pm. A discussion on political commitment through literature, moderated by Leonardo Tonus, a specialist in Lusophone literature.

Nuit des Musées 2025 in Paris: nocturne at the Polish Library & its three confidential museums

For the Nuit des Musées 2025 in Paris, we're taking you on a tour of the Polish Library and its three secret museums, each of which pays tribute to key figures from Poland: the Adam Mickiewicz Museum, the Chopin Salon and the Boleslas Biegas Museum. Discover the program for this nocturne on May 17, 2025!

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.

Festival du Livre de Paris 2025: the must-attend literary fair awaits you at the Grand Palais

Since 2022, the Salon du Livre de Paris has been transformed into a festival. This not-to-be-missed event returns for a new edition at the Grand Palais, and awaits book lovers from April 11 to 13, 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!

Eaubonne Children's Book Fair: a festive and artistic 2025 edition, discover the program

Attention families and children: the Salon du Livre Jeunesse d'Eaubonne returns to the Salle Paul Nicolas on March 29 and 30, 2025. The fair is free for all, so make the most of it!

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!

Les Fourmis: the game based on Bernard Werber's bestseller wins a Pegasus award, our opinion

Les Fourmis, the video game inspired by Bernard Werber's novel, developed by Microids and Tower Five, awaits you on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series from November 7, 2024. We've tested it, and we'll tell you all about it!

Quartier du Livre 2025: the literary festival in Paris' 5th arrondissement

The Quartier du Livre festival returns from June 3 to 11, 2025 to the Latin Quarter, a landmark of Parisian literature. For almost a week, discover books in all their forms through hundreds of events for all ages.

Fête de la librairie 2025: a new book offered by independent booksellers

On the occasion of the Fête de la librairie, April 26, 2025, participating independent booksellers are offering you a brand-new book, created for the occasion and printed in a limited edition of 26,000 copies throughout the Île-de-France region!