Plumes en Berry

The Berry Book Fair

Plumes en Berry is a warm literary fair that celebrates literary creation in the Centre-Val de Loire region. Set in the prestigious grounds of the Château de Chabenet, a magnificent 15th-century castle located in Le Pont-Chrétien-Chabenet, a stone's throw from Argenton-sur-Creuse, this event brings together around thirty authors, illustrators, and publishers each year for a day of meetings and book signings.

A panorama of regional literary creation

The fair presents a complete panorama of literary creation in Berry and central France. Novels, stories, poetry, comic strips, children's books, historical and regional works: all genres are represented. Each edition features prestigious guests. In 2021, for its 10th anniversary, the fair welcomed Franco-Canadian novelist Nancy Huston and singer-songwriter Florent Marchet, originally from Lignières.

Meetings and exchanges

Beyond the traditional book signings, Plumes en Berry offers readings, round tables, and performances that allow visitors to interact directly with authors in a friendly and intimate atmosphere. The exceptional setting of the castle facilitates these moments of sharing between creators and their audience.

A family and festive event

Plumes en Berry is a resolutely family-friendly event. A children's area welcomes kids with dedicated activities: readings, workshops, and giant games outdoors in the castle grounds. Admission is free and open to all, from 10 am to 7 pm, making this day accessible and festive for lovers of books and Berry culture.

A collective of passionate organizers

The fair is driven by a collective of committed cultural players: éditions La Bouinotte, an emblematic Berry publishing house founded in 1982, the Club des Amis de La Bouinotte, the association Être Pontcabannois, and the Hapimag Resort Château de Chabenet, in partnership with the municipality of Le Pont-Chrétien-Chabenet. This alliance between cultural, associative, and tourism stakeholders makes Plumes en Berry an event rooted in its territory.