Chartres Book Fair

The Chartres Book Fair: a meeting place for literature lovers

Since 2016, the Chartres Book Fair has established itself as a major cultural event in the Beauce capital. Organized by the Lions Club Chartres Doyen, this annual fair brings together dozens of authors to meet their readers in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

A panorama of literary creation

The Chartres Book Fair offers a rich panorama of contemporary literary creation. About fifty authors of novels, essays, biographies, comic books, children's literature, and regional works are present for book signing sessions and exchanges with the public. The fair showcases the diversity of genres, welcoming both established writers and promising young talents.

Round tables and conferences punctuate the day, allowing for in-depth discussions on literary or historical themes. Writing workshops and read-aloud sessions offer visitors the opportunity to learn or improve their skills. A dedicated space for children's literature features activities, readings, and meetings tailored for the younger audience.

The Proust Book Fair

Chartres also hosts the Proust Book Fair, a unique literary event held at the collégiale church of Saint-André. This fair brings together about fifty authors of novels, essays, comic books, and children's books around the theme of Marcel Proust and his era. This thematic specificity gives Chartres a strong literary identity, fueled by the historical links between the author of In Search of Lost Time and the Chartres region.

Chartres, land of culture and heritage

The Book Fair is part of Chartres' rich cultural landscape, a city world-renowned for its Notre-Dame Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and for its Chartres en Lumières light shows. The city's heritage dimension enriches the experience of fair visitors, who can combine literary discovery with cultural tourism.

The commitment of the Lions Club Chartres Doyen in organizing this event reflects the philanthropic tradition of this service club, which donates profits to social and educational causes. The fair thus contributes both to Chartres' cultural influence and to local solidarity.