Printemps des Poètes in the Puy-de-Dôme

Living Poetry at the Heart of the Puy-de-Dôme

The Poetry Week of the Puy-de-Dôme is one of the most important poetic events in France, with nearly four decades of existence. Each year in March, it invites about fifteen contemporary poets from France and abroad to read their texts, meet the public, and engage in a warm atmosphere. The event is coordinated in close conjunction with the national Printemps des Poètes, whose annual theme it adopts.

A Rich and Varied Program

The heart of the festival unfolds at the Espace Municipal Georges-Conchon in Clermont-Ferrand, but the events spread throughout the department: libraries, bookstores, municipal halls, cinemas, and cultural venues in the Puy-de-Dôme. The program includes public readings, meetings with poets, writing workshops, exhibitions, round tables on the creation of poetry, and film screenings related to poetry.

A Strong Educational Commitment

The Poetry Week is distinguished by its ambitious school program, with several dozen meetings organized in schools throughout the department, from kindergarten to university. The invited poets visit classrooms to share their passion and introduce young people to poetic creation. This educational component, supported by the Académie de Clermont-Ferrand, reaches thousands of students each year.

A Prestigious Godmother or Godfather

Each edition is placed under the patronage of a literary personality who accompanies the programming and participates in the events. The event benefits from the support of the City of Clermont-Ferrand, the Department of Puy-de-Dôme, the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region, and numerous cultural partners.