Paris is a literary landmark, and many works have been inspired by its society and setting. As always, a wide range of cultural events take place in the capital and the Paris region. In this month of May, some not-to-be-missed literary events have taken to the streets of Paris.
Martine, the literary icon of our childhood, arrives in Paris for a free exhibition.
To celebrate her 70th birthday, Martine is honored with a free exhibition, from March 20 to May 9, 2024, at Galerie Gallimard. The beloved icon of our childhood is revealed here through a collection of original plates illustrating her adventures. These drawings, rooted in our collective history, have already captivated millions of young readers around the world. [Read more]
The invention of the Renaissance, the humanist and literary exhibition at the BnF Richelieu - our photos
The Renaissance changed the face of Europe, with a humanist movement born in 14th-century Italy. The BnF Richelieu is devoting an exhibition to its beginnings, in the heart of its magnificent libraries, through superb manuscripts, from February 20 to June 16, 2024. [Read more]
Joann Sfar at the heart of an exhibition at the Musée d'art et d'histoire du Judaïsme : Photos and reviews
For the very first time, Joann Sfar, author, cartoonist and filmmaker, is the subject of a complete exhibition retracing his work. Join us on October 12 to discover "La vie dessinée" at the Musée d'art et d'histoire du Judaïsme. [Read more]
La Maison des Histoires, an immersive museum for children aged 0 to 7, hidden in a bookshop
Behind the Chantelivre bookshop, a brand-new children's museum opens in June 2023, to the delight of the very young! La Maison des Histoires plunges the whole family into the literary worlds of l'École des Loisirs, between Cornebidouille and the Maximonstres! [Read more]
30 years of the Issy-les-Moulineaux multimedia library: dance, exhibition and events
The Issy-les-Moulineaux multimedia library celebrates its thirtieth anniversary in March, and invites you to share in its memory with an evening of dancing, an exhibition and free events! [Read more]
Les Rencontres du Pont Royal: exceptional literary events with gastronomic dinners
If you're a lover of great literature, this is the concept for you! In the restaurant of the Pont Royal luxury hotel, meet renowned writers and enjoy an exceptional gastronomic dinner, on new dates in 2024. [Read more]
Troubles: the literary concert with Virginie Despentes, Béatrice Dalle and Casey at the Gaîté Lyrique
Virginie Despentes, Béatrice Dalle, Casey and the group Zëro are back on tour with their new creation, Troubles. After a series of dates in the provinces, the tour heads to Paris' Gaîté Lyrique with no less than three literary concerts scheduled for Thursday 16, Friday 17 and Saturday 18 May 2024. [Read more]
The top literary cafés and bookstores not to be missed for reading in Paris
Do you love literature and good food? We've found the best literary cafés and tearooms in Paris where you can enjoy a good read and good food. [Read more]
Attention literature fans! Paris is bursting with second-hand bookshops, full of bargains. If you want to fill bags with novels or essays for a handful of euros, these are the stores for you. [Read more]
Paris is brimming with unique bookshops. Discover our selection of the capital's most unusual stores. [Read more]
Are you a fan of French writers? Here are some literary excursions you can take all year round!
Go for a walk in Paris in the footsteps of great French writer Victor Hugo and discover the many places that marked his life. [Read more]
On the occasion of Molière's 400th birthday, take a stroll in Paris in the footsteps of the great French playwright, and discover the many places that marked his life. [Read more]
On the Butte Montmartre, enjoy an unforgettable literary stay in a 4-star hotel with Parisian charm, following in the footsteps of writer Marcel Aymé, who lived in the neighborhood and left his mark with his famous Passe-muraille! [Read more]
A good book and a quiet spot, that's the magic recipe for a pleasant afternoon. Here are some tips on how to find the perfect park to read in while enjoying a green setting! [Read more]
While crossing the rue des anglais in the Latin Quarter in Paris, you have probably already noticed a strange library. Your curiosity may have already led you to try to grab one of the books to discover a secret passage. [Read more]
Victor Hugo, Balzac, Gainsbourg, Rodin, Delacroix... They all made Paris or its suburbs their home for part of their lives. The homes of these great French artists welcome you with open arms to discover their worlds. Follow the guide! [Read more]
The top literary cafés and bookstores not to be missed for reading in Paris
Bookshops: where to buy second-hand novels and essays in Paris?
Literature: our list of the most unusual bookshops in Paris
Discover Paris in the footsteps of Victor Hugo
Discovery walk in Paris on the tracks of Molière
Marcel Aymé, a literary hotel in the footsteps of the writer, in the heart of Montmartre
Where to read in Paris? Parks and gardens to read in peace
What is that secret passage behind the street library in the Latin Quarter?
The most beautiful artists' houses to visit in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
