Rdv littéraire guide

Harry Potter's Book Night 2026: The Magical, Free Program in Paris and Île-de-France

Fans of the Harry Potter saga? Don’t miss the upcoming edition of the Night of Books dedicated to the famous bespectacled wizard, organized by the French publisher Gallimard Jeunesse from February 5 to 8, 2026! Explore the bookstores across Paris and the Île-de-France region where a variety of activities will be held for both young and old spellcasters.

The Judo Institute hosts a giant spelling bee and a gift giveaway in Paris

On Monday, December 22, 2025, the Judo Institute will turn into a classroom as it aims to break the world record for the largest dictation ever. This free, open event invites everyone to enjoy a fun-filled atmosphere, combining language challenges, sports introductions, and gift giveaways.

A giant spelling bee turns Versailles Chantiers station into an open-air classroom (78)

Get ready for a giant, free spelling bee this Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in the Yvelines, right in the heart of Versailles-Chantiers train station. This unique venue transforms into a classroom for a few hours, offering a fun way to brush up on your French skills!

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.

Les Mycéliades 2025: the science fiction festival in movie theaters and media libraries

Come and discover a world apart at several cinemas and media libraries in Île-de-France during the Mycéliades science fiction festival, from January 31 to February 15, 2026, on the theme of resilience.

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.

Paris Fashion Week: Kate Moss and Mert Alas sign at Saint Laurent Rive Droite

As Fashion Week returns to light up Paris, Saint Laurent Rive Droite invites fashion addicts to a signing session with Kate Moss and Mert Alas on September 30, 2025.

Prix Goncourt 2025: A special menu at Drouant, the literary prize institution

To mark the Prix Goncourt 2025, Drouant is offering Parisians the chance to savor the secret menu served to Academy members, from November 4 to December 15, 2025.

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!

Tiny Bookshop: a cozy bookshop management game on PC and Switch - our review

Did you always want to be a bookseller, but life took you elsewhere? Tiny Bookshop is the little indie game that will let you make up for it and advise books in a small seaside town, as part of your mobile bookshop.

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.