Rdv littéraire guide

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.

The 2026 Antique & Modern Cookbook Fair in Paris

The Vintage & Modern Cookbook Fair 2026 is set to take place at Georges Brassens Park on June 13 and 14. Calling all culinary enthusiasts!

The Institut de France celebrates comics: a free literary event on graphic novels in Paris

On Saturday, March 14, 2026, the Institut de France will pay exceptional homage to comics to mark the centenary of René Goscinny. This free literary day, open to all, brings together conferences, encounters, and signings in this magnificent setting.

BiblioMania 2026: The Book Fair, Antique Papers, and Collectibles Exhibition Comes to Paris This Weekend

Time to rebel ... with books! From February 12 to 14, 2026, the BiblioMania Fair takes over the Refectory of the Cordeliers in the 6th arrondissement for its 19th edition. Spread across 600 square meters, 45 professional booksellers will showcase a stunning collection of rare books, manuscripts, prints, posters, and photographs centered around the theme of Revolution.

Bookstore Celebration 2026: An Exclusive New Release Available Only at Independent Bookshops in Île-de-France

On the occasion of Bookstore Day on April 25, 2026, participating independent booksellers are offering a special, exclusive edition created just for the event. Limited to only 27,000 copies, it will be available across the Île-de-France region!

Livre comme l'air 2026: the free festival dedicated to children's literature and illustration

The "Livre comme l'air" festival is making its comeback in the Roissy Pays de France metropolitan area, running from March 11 to April 4, 2026. The event celebrates children's literature and illustration across various libraries.

Hors Limites 2026: The Free Contemporary Literature Festival Spanning the Entire Seine-Saint-Denis

From March 27 to April 11, 2026, the Contemporary Literature Festival Hors Limites will take over libraries, media centers, and cultural venues across Seine-Saint-Denis. The lineup includes musical readings, youth activities, and performances—all completely free to attend!

Read to your heart's content: the free literary festival celebrating Hachette’s bicentennial at Palais Brongniart

From March 13 to 15, 2026, the Palais Brongniart will host the "Grandes Rencontres Hachette - Lire à la folie" festival, a free event celebrating two centuries of publishing. With signings, talks, and workshops, this festival encourages visitors of all ages to explore the fascinating world behind the pages of a book.

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.

Effractions 2026: The Free Contemporary Literature Festival at La Gaîté Lyrique

From February 18 to 22, 2026, the contemporary literature festival Effractions will return to La Gaité Lyrique, exploring the boundaries between reality and fiction through a series of discussions and workshops.

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.

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.

Les Mycéliades 2026: The Sci-Fi Festival Taking Over Cinemas 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.

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.

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 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.