La Prairie aux livres
Independent book festival on the Île de Nantes
2026
About La Prairie aux livres
La Prairie aux livres brings together independent publishers, authors, and illustrators in the Prairie au Duc district on the Île de Nantes, hosted by the Rouquemoute publishing house and bookshop-bar. The festival features a mix of book signings, bookmaking and illustration workshops, open mic sessions, and live music, with free admission to all events.
La Prairie aux livres — edition 2026
For its inaugural edition, from September 25 to 27, 2026, La Prairie aux livres brings together 23 independent publishing houses and over 37 authors and illustrators to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Rouquemoute. Featured guests include comic book author Chloé Wary and illustrator Laetitia Coryn, who will be participating in signings and meet-and-greets. The Prairie au Duc neighborhood will come alive for three days with workshops, performances, and DJ sets. Admission is free.
A neighborhood-driven debut
La Prairie aux livres is organized by the Prairie au Duc Nefs merchants' association, with the support of Unacod, Accoord, and the Rouquemoute publishing house, whose bookstore-bar, Chez Rouquemoute, serves as the event's hub. The festival marks the tenth anniversary of the publisher, which was founded in 2016.
A dozen comic book publishers will host a pop-up bookstore alongside the various exhibitor stands. Local businesses, including Scrap Café and Stereolux, will also host additional activities throughout the weekend.
Highlights La Prairie aux livres 2026
- Signings with over 37 authors and illustrators, including Chloé Wary and Laetitia Coryn
- 23 independent publishing houses, including Turbo Time Travel and Éditions ZéTOOLu
- Pop-up bookstore hosted by a dozen comic book publishers
- Theatrical performance by the PaQ'la Lune association
- Nightly DJ sets at Chez Rouquemoute
- Free admission, with voluntary contributions welcome
Programme La Prairie aux livres 2026
Friday, September 25, 2026
- 5 PM–9 PM — Festival opening, publisher stands, and pop-up bookstore · Allée Susan Brownell Anthony
- 9 PM — DJ set · Chez Rouquemoute
Saturday, September 26, 2026
- 11 AM–9 PM — 23 publisher stands and pop-up comic book store
- 11 AM–9 PM — Signings and meet-and-greets with over 37 authors and illustrators
- 11 AM–9 PM — Bookbinding and flipbook workshops, T-shirt customization
- 11 AM–9 PM — Open stage and theatrical performances by the PaQ'la Lune association
- 9 PM — DJ set · Chez Rouquemoute
Sunday, September 27, 2026
- 11 AM–6 PM — Stands, signings, workshops, and pop-up bookstore
The organizers have not released a more detailed schedule for specific signings and workshops within these time slots.
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