Reading

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.

BnF Richelieu, the historic home of the Bibliothèque nationale de France and its museum

The Richelieu site, located in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, is the historic birthplace of the Bibliothèque nationale de France, which has housed collections of royal documents since 1721. A historic site, recently modernized, accessible to all!

Hitting the mark: Adèle Haenel in a musical reading at Théâtre Ouvert

Adèle Haenel, Yacine Bathily and Youmna Saba present Viser juste on November 11 and 12, 2026, at 8 p.m. at Théâtre Ouvert. A musical reading as part of the FOCUS #12 festival.

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 place to marvel at with the whole family, at Bastille

In Bastille, the Maison des Histoires invites children to play in the worlds of books published by l’école des loisirs. Storytelling performances, spaces for babies and bilingual sessions on Wednesdays round out this family visit.

Samhain: A Free Day at Théâtre de la Ville in Paris

The Théâtre de la Ville marks Samhain on 1 November 2026, from 12:00 to 18:30, as it opens its Focus Ireland. Dance, music and poetry will shape this free day in Paris, with reservations by appointment.

Orsay Live : An evening devoted to Mary Cassatt on October 22

The Musée d’Orsay dedicates its Orsay Live evening on October 22, 2026 to Mary Cassatt. Readings by Léa Lopez and Natacha Krief, a musical tour, and workshops will accompany the night event, with no extra charge beyond the museum admission.

Pan's Prelude: Maxime Lombard reads Jean Giono at Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse

Maxime Lombard performs Prélude de Pan by Jean Giono at Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse. This reading, on stage since August 31, 2026, plays on Mondays at 9 p.m., with performances running through November 2.

Satie in freedom: François Marthouret reads the composer at Poche-Montparnasse

With Satie Unleashed, François Marthouret brings Erik Satie’s texts to the Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse. Accompanied at the piano by Vadim Sher for the October sessions, this reading runs on Sundays at 3:00 PM through November 1, 2026.

Judith Magre and Éric Naulleau revisit Ionesco at Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse

Judith Magre and Éric Naulleau devote a talk to Eugène Ionesco at the Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse. On stage since September 7, 2026, the event combines readings with reflections on the writer, Mondays at 7 p.m.

What is time? : Stanislas Roquette restages Saint Augustine at the Poche-Montparnasse

Stanislas Roquette returns with Qu’est-ce que le temps ? at the Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse since 6 October 2026. Directed by Denis Guénoun, this one-man show adapts Book XI of Saint Augustine’s Confessions.

Brazil-France 2025 season: the Violette Leduc multimedia library takes Violette's Racontines on the road

Stories, songs and samba await the little ones at the Médiathèque Violette Leduc during the Saison Brésil-France 2025, with a fun and colorful event dedicated to children aged 1 to 4, on Saturday May 17, 2025. Reservations required.

L'Heure du bain: concert and reading in an empty swimming pool in the 19th arrondissement

Take advantage of the draining of the Georges Hermant swimming pool to rediscover it for a few hours, animated by an artistic fiber, thanks to two performances between concert and reading, on February 17, 2024.

L'Écho des Nymphéas: poetry concerts at the Musée de l'Orangerie

If you're a lover of literature and music, here's an event that's sure to please you. Right next to Monet's Water Lilies, at the Musée de l'Orangerie, you're invited to a concert-lecture, one Monday a month.

Claire Chazal: Ma bibliothèque idéale at the Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse

Claire Chazal, in Ma bibliothèque idéale, reads every Monday from March 25 to July 1 2024 at the Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse. She shares her literary favorites during a reading session.

Pierre Arditi's La Pépinière at the Théâtre de la Pépinière

"I read what I like. I look for the jubilation and happiness of borrowing universes." Pierre Arditi offers readings at the Théâtre de la Pépinière on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from February 13 to April 24, 2024.

"La Fontaine en Fables et Notes" a concert-reading by Brigitte Fossey

Facetiousness, morality, wisdom and humor... Brigitte Fossey, popular actress, and Danièle Laval, pianist, celebrate La Fontaine's Fables and Notes in December 2023 at the Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse.

Hauts-de-Seine: a free outdoor reading room under the Chateaubriand chestnut tree

The Vallée-aux-Loups park opens its doors to you until August 31, 2023 for afternoon reading sessions, under the chestnut tree planted by Chateaubriand himself! A free open-air literary salon, with entertainment for all the family.

Celebrating women who write for equality at Cinéma Elysées Lincoln

"Lumidacieuse avec ses mots" celebrates all the luminous and audacious women who write for equality at the Cinéma Elysées Lincoln Paris 8th.

Covid: What can you do at home during curfew?

As COVID-19 continues to spread across the country, prompting the government to implement measures like closing certain venues or imposing a curfew, everyone is adjusting and seeking new ways to stay entertained now that outings are off-limits. Whether it's reading, writing, painting, cooking, exercising, binge-watching series, or doing activities with the kids... we're discovering what can be done at home during curfew.