Fontainebleau Book Fair

Fontainebleau Book Festival 2026 — 2nd edition

The 2nd edition of the Fontainebleau Book Festival takes place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at two locations in the city center: the Théâtre Municipal (rue Denecourt) and the Hôtel de l'Aigle Noir (27 place Napoléon Bonaparte). The fair, organized by the association Histoire Histoires in partnership with the city of Fontainebleau, continues the format inaugurated in 2025 on the theme « History, stories ».

Around thirty authors — novelists, historians, philosophers, journalists, comic book artists, and young adult literature authors — come to share History and their stories. On the program: free book signings, about fifteen conferences (women writers, espionage in wartime, crime fiction, family narratives…), children's activities from 10 am (historical tales for 6-12 year olds), as well as culinary and musical entertainment throughout the day.

The day concludes with a candlelight writing workshop (8 pm-9:30 pm) led by Maud Jan-Ailleret, during which participants write a personal letter.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 — Théâtre Municipal & Hôtel de l'Aigle Noir

• From 10 am — Opening of the fair: free book signings with about thirty authors (novelists, historians, philosophers, journalists, illustrators, young adult authors).
• From 10 am — Children's activities: historical tales for 6-12 year olds.
• All day — About fifteen conferences (€4 entry, free for under 18s): women writers and freedom through writing, history of espionage in wartime, crime and detective novels, family narratives…
• All day — Culinary and musical entertainment.
• 8 pm - 9:30 pm — Candlelight writing workshop led by Maud Jan-Ailleret: writing a personal letter (€18).

Detailed program (complete list of authors and precise conference times) being published on the official website as of the verification date.