Lire en Bastides
Literary festival in Lalinde, a bastide town in Périgord pourpre
About Lire en Bastides
A literary festival in the heart of a bastide town
The Lire en Bastides festival takes place every year in September on the market square of Lalinde, a medieval bastide founded in the 13th century on the banks of the Dordogne river. Created to promote reading and literature in rural areas, the festival goes far beyond a simple book fair by offering a rich program of encounters, debates, workshops, and performances.
Authors, illustrators, encounters
Each edition hosts around fifty authors and illustrators for book signings and sales. The program includes literary debates, writing and illustration workshops, public readings, and live performances related to books. The festival is sponsored by renowned authors in the fields of literary fiction and children's literature.
Free access for everyone
Admission is free for all activities. Friday is reserved for school groups, while the weekend is open to the general public. The festival is organized by the community of communes Bastides Dordogne-Périgord with the support of the town of Lalinde and local cultural partners.
Lire en Bastides — edition 2026
10th edition — September 2026
The Lire en Bastides festival will return to Lalinde in September 2026 for its 10th edition, an anniversary that promises a rich program. As every year, the festival will offer encounters with authors and illustrators, book signings, debates, workshops, and performances. Admission will remain free. Dates and program to be confirmed.
Prices Lire en Bastides 2026
Practical information — Lire en Bastides
Practical Information
Access
The festival takes place on the market square, in the town center of Lalinde, 24150 Lalinde.
- By car: Lalinde is located 25 km east of Bergerac via the D660.
- By train: Lalinde SNCF station.
Opening Hours
- Friday: School day (by reservation)
- Saturday and Sunday: Open to the general public
Prices
- Free admission
Contact
- Website: www.festival-lireenbastides-lalinde.com
- Communauté de communes Bastides Dordogne-Périgord
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Where does it take place — Lire en Bastides
Place du marché de Lalinde
Place du marché, 24150 Lalinde