Festival of World Literatures in Bordeaux
Lettres du Monde is a festival of world literatures held every November in Bordeaux and Gironde. It offers encounters with authors from all continents, readings, literary performances, screenings, and writing workshops. The festival celebrates global literary diversity and promotes dialogue between cultures through books and writing.
Lettres du Monde is a festival that celebrates world literatures. Every November, it invites authors from all continents for encounters, readings, and debates in Bordeaux and Gironde.
The festival features public encounters with authors, readings aloud, literary performances, and screenings. These events take place in libraries, bookstores, and cultural venues in Bordeaux.
Writing workshops led by invited authors allow the public to explore literary creation and discover new forms of expression.
The festival promotes dialogue between cultures through literature, offering cross-cultural perspectives on contemporary societies.
2026 edition.
Lettres du Monde returns in November 2026.
Libraries, bookstores, and cultural venues in Bordeaux and Gironde.
Free admission for most events.
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Lieux culturels de Bordeaux
Bordeaux, 33000 Bordeaux