Rdv littéraire guide

The 24 Hours of Beautiful Books 2026: the free literary festival in Courbevoie (92)

Calling all book lovers and fans of beautiful illustrations! Courbevoie is hosting Les 24 Heures des Beaux Livres on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at Espace Carpeaux. This free event will feature more than 30 publishers, meetings with authors, creative workshops, craft demonstrations, and an evening performance by Bernard Werber.

The 2026 Asnières-sur-Seine Book Fair: talks and children’s workshops at Château d’Asnières

On November 21 and 22, 2026, the Château d’Asnières will host the 32nd edition of the Asnières-sur-Seine Book Fair. More than 120 authors and illustrators will be there to meet you, with free admission to events, workshops and book signings focused on children’s literature.

Levallois Historical Novel Fair: Books, Meet-the-Authors Events and Workshops—The Programme

The Levallois Historical Novel Fair will take place at Levallois Town Hall on November 14 and 15, 2026, bringing history to life for children and adults through book signings and literary panel discussions.

2026 Prix Goncourt: the menu served to the academicians at Drouant

The 2026 Prix Goncourt menu, served to the judges at Drouant, is now open to the public at the historic restaurant in Paris’s 2nd arrondissement, in tribute to bourgeois cuisine and the Renaudot’s 100th anniversary, through December 2, 2026. We tried the menu and reveal it to you.

Histoire de Lire 2026, the history-book fair in Versailles (78)

The Histoire de Lire fair returns to Versailles on 21–22 November 2026! An occasion, in particular, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence.

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

The Children’s Book and Press Fair returns to Paris Montreuil Expo from November 25 to 30, 2026. Its 42nd edition explores the theme “On the Borders of Reality,” with free admission by ticket.

Père-Lachaise: stories, photographs and music at an evening event at Solaris

Benoît Gallot, Camille Paix and Mathieu Simonet share their perspectives on Père-Lachaise. The program for this gathering includes biodiversity, women’s lives and memory, through photography, readings and music.

Afro-Caribbean Children’s Book Fair 2026: a free weekend in Barbès

The Afro-Caribbean children’s book fair is moving from Clichy to Barbès. On November 7 and 8, 2026, its 11th edition will offer talks, storytelling and workshops for families at the Tati building, with free entry upon registration.

La Maison des Histoires, an immersive museum for children aged 0 to 7, hidden in a bookshop

Behind the Chantelivre bookshop lies a fun-filled children's museum for the very young! La Maison des Histoires immerses the whole family in the literary worlds of l'École des Loisirs, between Cornebidouille and the Maximonstres!

SoBD 2026: Paris welcomes back the free-to-attend comic-book fair

Comics take center stage in Paris, with SoBD 2026! Come enjoy the best of French and international comics, from December 4 to 6, 2026 at the Halle des Blancs Manteaux.

Chaville in Comics 2026: the free festival returns on November 28–29

Chaville en BD returns on 28 and 29 November 2026 for its tenth edition. This free festival brings together comic-book fans at the Jean-Jaurès sports complex in Hauts-de-Seine.

PAGE(S) 2026: the free fair for artist’s books at the Palais de la Femme in Paris

The PAGE(S) fair runs from November 27 to 29, 2026 at the Palais de la Femme in the 11th arrondissement. This free edition gathers 70 publishers and showcases Michel Butor’s illustrated books.

A Crime-Novel Night at Ground Control: authors and murder party in Paris

On November 14, 2026, La Nuit du Polar brings together authors, meet-and-greets, workshops and a murder party at Ground Control in Paris. A BePolar gathering from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Tarot, midnight performances and poems behind closed doors: Le Bordel de la Poésie 2026 returns to Paris

Le Bordel de la Poésie makes its return to La Bellevilloise, offering intimate readings, tarot, portraits and performances in a red-and-black setting this Saturday, October 25, 2026.

Biblis Goes Wild 2026: The free schedule to read this weekend in Île-de-France

Biblis en folie returns for its 3rd edition in libraries and media libraries across France, including Paris and the Île-de-France region, with free activities for the whole family from October 2 to 4, 2026, and an open-air library at the Palais-Royal this Friday.

Lisons Libres: A celebration of independent publishing at the heart of the Halle des Blancs-Manteaux

EDIF returns with its festive fair dedicated to independent publishing, from September 18–20, 2026 at the Halle des Blancs-Manteaux. Three days to discover Île-de-France’s vibrant independent publishing scene through author encounters, workshops, and signings, in the company of around a hundred publishing houses.

Nestled in a beautiful Parisian hotel, this bar offers a mixology experience inspired by Baudelaire.

A note for literature lovers and dreamers seeking a charming outing to be swept away by the Parisian art of living: in the heart of the 1st arrondissement of Paris, this hotel bar transports you into Charles Baudelaire’s world, with cocktails and mocktails directly inspired by The Flowers of Evil, all set in an intimate atmosphere.

2026 International Rare Book and Graphic Arts Fair at Carreau du Temple

From December 4 to 6, 2026, enjoy an exceptional book fair at the Carreau du Temple, bringing together rare and antique books to suit every budget, for collectors and newcomers alike.

Read & Shine: the free, socially engaged literary festival making its return to La Gaîté Lyrique

Literature takes over La Gaîté Lyrique this Saturday, September 19, 2026, on the occasion of the fourth edition of the Read & Shine festival. Placed under the banner of feminism and anti-racism, this free event brings people together for round-table discussions, family-friendly workshops, and engaged conversations.

Fontainebleau Book Fair: book signings, meetings and conferences in Seine-et-Marne (77)

On Sunday, September 27, 2026, Fontainebleau will become a gathering hub for literature enthusiasts, hosting talks and book signings for its Book Festival, just for one day under the banner of reading.