Animal and Biodiversity Book Fair
The literary event dedicated to wildlife and the preservation of living things
About Animal Book Périgueux
The Animal and Biodiversity Book Fair is a cultural event organized by the City of Périgueux at the L'Odyssée theater. Every autumn, about thirty authors committed to the cause of animals and the defense of biodiversity gather for meetings, book signings, conferences, and activities centered around literature dedicated to the animal world and environmental preservation. Admission is completely free.
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A Literary Fair for Living Things
Created in 2024 by the City of Périgueux, the Animal and Biodiversity Book Fair is a unique event in Dordogne, dedicated to animal and environmental literature. Hosted at the L'Odyssée theater, in the heart of the city, it brings together about thirty authors each year committed to defending animal welfare and biodiversity.
Meetings, Conferences, and Activities
The fair offers a rich and varied program combining book signings, thematic conferences, workshops for young and old, and meetings with nature protection associations. Among the activities offered: an animal dictation contest, theatrical improvisation shows, forest walks, and exhibitions. The event is supported by the LPO (League for the Protection of Birds).
A Commitment to Urban Biodiversity
The City of Périgueux, aware of the challenges related to the preservation of biodiversity in urban areas, wished to create this fair to raise public awareness of environmental and climate challenges. The fair highlights popular science books, naturalist stories, children's books, and activist essays dedicated to the protection of living things.
Animal Book Périgueux — edition 2026
The 3rd edition of the Animal and Biodiversity Book Fair is expected in October 2026 at the L'Odyssée theater in Périgueux, with a new program of author meetings, conferences, and activities focused on nature.
3rd Edition — Animal Book Fair 2026
The Animal and Biodiversity Book Fair is expected to return for its 3rd edition in October 2026 at the L'Odyssée theater in Périgueux. The program and honorary president will be announced in the coming months.
Prices Animal Book Périgueux 2026
Practical information — Animal Book Périgueux
Access
The fair takes place at the L'Odyssée theater, 26 place Francheville, Périgueux (24000), Dordogne.
- By car: From Bordeaux (130 km), A89 motorway. From Limoges (100 km), RN21.
- By train: Périgueux SNCF station (10 min walk from the theater).
- Parking: Parking lots in the city center (Francheville, Tourny).
Prices
- Free admission for all visitors.
Contact
- Website: perigueux.fr
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Where does it take place — Animal Book Périgueux
Théâtre L'Odyssée
26 place Francheville, 24000 Périgueux