Verneuil d'Avre et d'Iton Book Fair

A Literary Event Rooted in Heritage

The Verneuil d'Avre et d'Iton Book Fair is one of the flagship cultural events in the south of Eure. Each autumn, this literary event transforms the medieval town into a place for exchanges and discoveries around books and reading. Organized by the association Lire à Verneuil, the fair hosts dozens of authors of various genres — novels, essays, biographies, children's literature, comics — for signing sessions and meetings with the public.

The Geneviève Moll Prize for Biography

The fair is particularly renowned for awarding the Geneviève Moll Prize, created in homage to the author and biographer who contributed to the founding of the fair. This literary prize annually rewards a biography or a fictionalized biography published in the past year. Having become a benchmark in the landscape of regional literary prizes, it draws the attention of publishers and authors to this quality Norman event.

A Remarkable Heritage Setting

The fair takes place in the heritage sites of Verneuil d'Avre et d'Iton, notably the Espace Saint-Laurent and the Abbaye de Saint-Nicolas. This medieval town, founded by Henry I Beauclerc in the 12th century, offers an exceptional setting with its half-timbered houses, fortified towers, and remarkable churches. The literary stroll is thus combined with a fascinating architectural discovery.

Meetings and Exchanges

Beyond signing sessions, the fair offers round tables, conferences, and readings hosted by the invited authors. These exchange moments allow the public to discover the behind-the-scenes of writing and delve into various topics — history, society, literature. Specific activities are also offered for young audiences, with writing workshops and meetings with children's literature authors.

An Event Driven by Volunteers

The Verneuil Book Fair is an event entirely driven by passionate volunteers from the association Lire à Verneuil. Their year-round commitment makes it possible to offer a high-quality event, free and open to all, which contributes to the cultural influence of this part of the Eure department, on the borders of Perche and Normandy.