International Festival of Francophone Authors

An international literary festival rooted in the Landes

The International Festival of Francophone Authors is an event of international literary scope that has set up its tents in Saint-Paul-lès-Dax since 2024. Organized by the association Rencontre des Auteurs Francophones, this traveling festival was previously hosted in New York, Miami, and Brussels, before choosing the enchanting setting of the Christus lake in the Landes for its French edition.

Celebrating the francophonie in all its forms

The festival brings together about fifty authors from across the francophonie: novelists, poets, essayists, youth authors, and cultural creators who defend the French language in their respective countries. For three days, the public can meet these authors during signing sessions, public readings, and intimate encounters by the lake.

A rich and varied cultural program

Beyond literary encounters, the festival offers a rich program: small-group writing workshops at the Maison de Pierre Benoit, artistic and societal conferences on stage with an interactive dimension, artistic and musical readings mixing texts and music, a pop-up café by the lake with gastronomic and wine-tasting activities, as well as a bookstore area offering a wide selection of works by the authors present.

A day dedicated to youth

The festival traditionally begins with a youth day reserved for classes from Saint-Paul-lès-Dax schools. The authors present offer a multitude of literary and creative workshops to the youngest, encouraging the discovery of the pleasure of reading and writing from an early age.

An exceptional setting

The festival takes place by the magnificent Christus lake, a green setting in the heart of Saint-Paul-lès-Dax. Authors and cultural producers set up around the lake, creating a friendly and relaxed atmosphere conducive to exchanges and literary discoveries in a preserved natural setting.