Noir Vézère
Crime and Fantasy Novel Fair in Le Bugue, Dordogne
2026
About Noir Vézère
Noir Vézère — edition 2026
The 13th edition of the Noir Vézère fair will be held in summer 2026 at the Halle de la Mairie du Bugue, in Dordogne. Organized by the Lire et écrire au Bugue association, this free event dedicated to crime and fantasy novels brings together around thirty crime fiction authors for signings, meetings, and the presentation of the Noir Vézère Prize, awarded by a jury of readers. The detailed program and the list of invited authors will be communicated by the organization closer to the event.
13th edition in 2026
Noir Vézère returns to the Halle de la Mairie du Bugue in summer 2026 for its 13th edition. The fair brings together around thirty authors of crime novels, thrillers, and noir fiction for a weekend of signings, meetings, and discussions with readers.
As every year, the highlight of the edition is the presentation of the Noir Vézère Prize, which rewards a crime novel selected by a jury of readers from Le Bugue and the surrounding area. The 'Crime Scene' stand, run by the Gendarmerie nationale, offers demonstrations of investigation techniques (fingerprint lifting, evidence analysis). The full program and the list of invited authors for 2026 will be announced by the organization closer to the fair.
Programme Noir Vézère 2026
Friday, June 19, 2026 — 7:45 PM
Screening of the film « Laura » by Otto Preminger (1944), at salle Eugène Le Roy, allée Paul Jean Souriau, 24260 Le Bugue, in partnership with the Cinérama 24 association.
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Noir Vézère golf competition at Domaine de la Marterie (D710 — 210 allée du Golf de la Marterie, 24260 Saint-Félix-de-Reilhac-et-Mortemart). Award ceremony and meeting with authors from 3 PM to 5 PM. Registrations at 05 53 05 61 00.
Friday, July 17, 2026 — 7:30 PM
Inauguration of the fair and presentation of the Noir Vézère Prize. The prize is awarded for the third time after being read by a jury composed of about fifteen readers from Le Bugue and the surrounding area, connoisseurs of the genre and members of reading clubs. The original object that constitutes the prize was specially created by a glass artist from Le Bugue, Loup Guittet.
Saturday, July 18, 2026 — 6 PM
Escape game at Domaine de Campagne, as part of the CD24's « Active Summer », offered by La Cape Noire. Registrations via the Lascaux-Dordogne Tourist Office website (lascaux-dordogne.com). Price: 8 € (from 12 years old). Closing with a friendly drink.
Prices Noir Vézère 2026
Noir Vézère — 2027 edition
The 2026 edition was held from 17 July to 18 July 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.
Practical information — Noir Vézère
Practical Information
Access
The fair is held under the town hall market hall in Le Bugue, in the city center. Le Bugue is located 30 km south of Périgueux.
Hours 2026
Friday, July 17: from 6 PM to 8 PM.
Saturday, July 18: from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and from 3 PM to 6 PM.
Prices
Free entry.
Contact
Association Lire et écrire au Bugue.
Crime Fiction in the Spotlight in Périgord Noir
Every summer, the Noir Vézère fair transforms the town center of Le Bugue into a major hub for crime fiction. Organized by the association Lire et écrire au Bugue since 2014, this fair brings together about thirty authors of crime novels, thrillers, and noir fiction for a weekend of signings, meetings, and exchanges with readers.
The Noir Vézère Prize
A highlight of the festival, the awarding of the Prix Noir Vézère recognizes a crime novel selected by a jury of 15 readers. This prize, a mark of quality and recognition, highlights authors in the crime genre and contributes to the influence of noir literature.
Investigations and Activities
The 'Crime Scene' stand, run by the National Gendarmerie, offers technical demonstrations on crime scene investigations: fingerprint lifting, evidence analysis, reconstruction. Round tables, readings, and activities complete the program for an immersive weekend in the world of crime fiction.
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