Readers big and small, Paris and its region always have something to offer you! The French capital, which has hosted many writers for centuries, is hosting some literary events this November 2024 that are not to be missed.
Paris is a must-see place in the literaturewhich has seen numerous works inspired by its society and its setting. As always, a large number of cultural events take place in the capital and in Île-de-France. In this month of November 2024a few literary events not to be missed have been invited to the streets of Paris and the Ile-de-France region.
Festivals and fairs
Festival of Books and Artists 2024: a free celebrity book fair in Paris
The Maison de la Chimie is hosting the free “Des Livres, Des Artistes” festival on November 30 and December 1, 2024, where many personalities come to meet the public to talk about their works. [Lire la suite]
The Afro-Caribbean Youth Book Fair: signings and family shows in Clichy (92)
The Afro-Caribbean Youth Book Fair, organized by the association D'un Livre à l'Autre, returns to Clichy on the theme of childhood, on November 30 and December 1, 2024. On the program of this free festival , meetings and shows to experience with the family! [Lire la suite]
Montreuil Book and Youth Press Fair 2024: the free literary event (93)
The major event for children's literature returns from November 27 to December 2, 2024 in Montreuil, on the theme of dreams. A new opportunity to celebrate reading together, for free! [Lire la suite]
The exhibitions
Atala, an illustrated journey at the heart of a novel: the literary exhibition at the Maison de Chateaubriand
A new exhibition around literature is coming to the Maison de Chateaubriand, from October 4, 2024! The opportunity to rediscover the novel of the writer “Atala”, who launched his career in 1801. [Lire la suite]
L'Écho des Nymphéas: poetic reading concerts at the Musée de l'Orangerie
Lovers of literature and music, here is an event that should please you and which mixes the arts. Very close to Monet's Water Lilies, at the Musée de l'Orangerie, you are invited to a reading concert, one Monday per month. [Lire la suite]
Silex and the City: the comic book exhibition on Prehistory to discover at the Musée de l’Homme
Comic book artist Jul exhibits his humorous universe at the Musée de l'Homme: from September 11 to December 29, 2024, discover the Silex and the City exhibition. [Lire la suite]
Making the stones speak, the exhibition on the medieval sculptures of Notre-Dame at the Cluny museum
For the reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, the Museum of the Middle Ages presents an exhibition around its sculpted decor and the stones found, the opportunity to imagine the monument in medieval times, from November 19, 2024 to March 16, 2025. [Lire la suite]
Comics exhibition at the Center Pompidou: Comics on all floors
Comics exhibition in Paris: From May 29 to November 4, 2024, discover “Comics on all levels” at the Center Pompidou. An event dedicated to the 9th art, bringing you together with Hergé, Corto Maltese, and much more, through all levels of this emblematic cultural institution. [Lire la suite]
The dedications
And also
Literary adaptations to see at the theater in Paris and Île-de-France
What if your favorite book was adapted for the theater? Here is the guide to literary adaptations on stage. [Lire la suite]
Prix Goncourt 2024: A special menu at Drouant, the literary prize institution
On the occasion of the 2024 Goncourt Prize, Drouant offers Parisians the opportunity to savor the secret menu served to members of the Academy, from November 4 to December 15, 2024. [Lire la suite]
La Maison des Histoires, the immersive museum for children aged 0 to 7, hidden in a bookstore
Behind the Chantelivre bookstore is a fun museum for children, to delight the little ones! The Maison des Histoires immerses the whole family in the literary worlds of the École des Loisirs, between Cornebidouille and the Maximonstres! [Lire la suite]
Love literature and good food? We have found the best literary cafés and tea rooms in all of Paris where you can enjoy enriching reading and quality dishes. [Lire la suite]
Attention literature fans! The city of Paris is full of second-hand bookstores, full of good deals. If you want to fill bags of novels or essays for a handful of euros, these few stores are for you. [Lire la suite]
The city of Paris is full of unique bookstores. Discover our selection of the most unusual boutiques in the capital. [Lire la suite]
From Dec French writers ? Here are some literary excursions which can be done all year round!
Take a stroll in Paris in the footsteps of the great French writer Victor Hugo, and discover the many places that marked his life. [Lire la suite]
On the occasion of Molière's 400th birthday, take a stroll through Paris in the footsteps of the great French playwright, and discover the many places that marked his life. [Lire la suite]
A good book and a quiet spot, this is the magic recipe for a pleasant afternoon. Here are the good tips for finding the ideal park where you can read while enjoying a green setting! [Lire la suite]
While crossing 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. [Lire la suite]
Victor Hugo, Balzac, Gainsbourg, Rodin, Delacroix… All of them took up residence in Paris or the Parisian suburbs for part of their lives. The houses of these great French artists welcome you with open arms to help you discover their worlds. Follow the leader ! [Lire la suite]
