Lire Autre'Mans

Lire Autre'Mans: Showcase of Regional Literature

Organized by the association Auteurs du Maine et du Loir, the Lire Autre'Mans exhibition is the prime event for regional literature enthusiasts in Le Mans. Every autumn, the Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc church, a magnificent building on Place Washington, hosts an exhibition dedicated to authors, publishers, and book industry professionals from the Pays de la Loire region.

An Exhibition Rooted in the Regional Literary Scene

The Auteurs du Maine et du Loir association, born from the Comité des Écrivains du Maine, brings together all cultural and literary creators from Sarthe and surrounding departments. The Lire Autre'Mans exhibition reflects this commitment to highlighting the editorial diversity of the territory: novels, essays, poetry, children's literature, historical and heritage works. Visitors can meet authors directly, attend signing sessions, and discover independent publishing houses in the region.

An Exceptional Setting in the Heart of Le Mans

The Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc church, located on Place Washington in the historic center of Le Mans, offers a remarkable architectural setting for the exhibition. Its generous space allows for smooth circulation between exhibitor stands, in an atmosphere conducive to discovery and exchange.

Part of the Faites Lire! Dynamic

Lire Autre'Mans is part of the calendar of the Faites Lire! festival, Le Mans' grand celebration of reading. This synergy allows visitors to combine both events for a weekend entirely dedicated to books and reading. Admission to the exhibition is free.