Rue des Livres
Literary Festival in Rennes (Ille-et-Vilaine)
2026
About Rue des Livres
Rue des Livres — edition 2026
The 18th edition of Rue des Livres took place on March 14 and 15, 2026, at Cadets de Bretagne, in Rennes, on the theme of Friendship(s). Two days of celebration around books, with free admission, featuring nearly 170 authors and illustrators and about sixty publishers, bookstores, and associations.
Rue des Livres 2026 — Friendship(s)
The 2026 edition of Rue des Livres, the 18th of the Rennes literary festival, took place on March 14 and 15, 2026, at Cadets de Bretagne, in Rennes (Ille-et-Vilaine), centered around the theme of friendship. Entirely free, the festival brought together nearly 170 authors and illustrators, as well as about sixty publishers, ten bookstores, and numerous associations.
On the program: about thirty meetings and round tables with authors, fourteen workshops (writing, philosophy, journalism), four exhibitions, two theatrical readings, and a rich youth program for children (0-12 years old) and teenagers. Prior to the event, nine authors and illustrators met with students in about twenty schools in Rennes and the department.
Highlights Rue des Livres 2026
- 18th edition, March 14 and 15, 2026 in Rennes
- Theme: Friendship(s)
- Free admission
- ~170 authors and illustrators, ~60 publishers and 10 bookstores
- Meetings, workshops, exhibitions, readings, and youth program
Programme Rue des Livres 2026
2026 Edition — Theme « Friendship(s) »
Literary festival with free admission, at Cadets de Bretagne (139 rue d'Antrain, Rennes), on March 14 and 15, 2026.
Authors and Guests
- Tania de Montaigne
- Valentine Goby
- Gaëlle Josse
- Irène Frain
- Denez Prigent
- Alex Cousseau
- Benjamin Dierstein
- Nathalie Burel
In total, nearly 170 authors and illustrators were present.
Highlights
- About thirty meetings and round tables with authors
- 14 workshops (writing, philosophy, journalism)
- 4 exhibitions
- 2 theatrical readings
- Shows and youth program (0-12 years old and teenagers)
- Book fair with about sixty publishers and ten bookstores
Prices Rue des Livres 2026
Rue des Livres — 2027 edition
The 2026 edition was held from 14 March to 15 March 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 — Rue des Livres
Practical Information
Location
Les Cadets de Bretagne, 139 rue d'Antrain, 35700 Rennes (Ille-et-Vilaine).
Access
The festival is held in Rennes city center, accessible by public transport. Consult the official website for access and parking details.
Prices
Free admission. Some workshops require prior registration.
Contact
Official website: https://festival-ruedeslivres.org/
Rue des Livres, Rennes' Literary Festival
Rue des Livres is a literary festival held annually in Rennes, Ille-et-Vilaine (Brittany). Entirely free and open to all, it gathers nearly 170 authors and illustrators, as well as about sixty publishers, bookstores, and associations at Les Cadets de Bretagne, all centered around the joy of reading and writing.
A Long Weekend Dedicated to Books
The program combines meetings and round tables with authors, writing workshops, public readings, exhibitions, and shows. A significant focus is placed on youth, with spaces and activities dedicated to children and teenagers. Prior to the festival, authors also visit students in schools in Rennes and the department.
Information and Program
The detailed program, the list of invited authors, and registration procedures for workshops are published on the official website festival-ruedeslivres.org.
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