The Book Festival 17/04/2026–19/04/2026 at the Grand Palais is a major cultural event dedicated to literature and reading. Each year, it brings together writers, publishers, booksellers, and enthusiastic readers in a space designed for discovery and discussion. The festival aims to promote reading, highlight literary diversity, and encourage exchanges between authors and the public.
Over several days, visitors can attend signings, conferences, discussions, and workshops for both adults and children. The program allows participants to meet authors, explore new publications, and gain insight into the literary world. Novels, essays, comics, poetry, and children’s books all have a place at the festival.
The Book Festival also supports emerging authors and independent publishers. Warm, festive, and accessible to all, it celebrates the joy of reading and the power of stories to bring people together across generations.
How to get there from Jardin de Villiers
From Villiers station, take line 3 toward Pont de Levallois – Bécon. Depending on the venue, get off at Réaumur-Sébastopol or the nearest station. Estimated travel time: 25–35 minutes.
