Salon du Livre du Perche
The largest book fair in the Perche region
2026
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Practical information — Salon du Livre du Perche
Access and transport
By car: Soligny-la-Trappe is located 20 km from Mortagne-au-Perche, 50 km from Alençon, and 25 km from L'Aigle. Accessible via the D930 from Mortagne then the D8 (about 25 minutes from Mortagne). From Alençon, take the N12 towards L'Aigle then the D930 (about 50 minutes). From Paris, take the A11 then the N12 (about 2h30). Free parking on site, in the immediate vicinity of the town hall.
By train: Nearest station: L'Aigle (25 km) on the Paris-Granville line, or Alençon (50 km). A vehicle is necessary to reach Soligny-la-Trappe from the station.
Venue
The fair is held in the salle communale de Soligny-la-Trappe, 1 route de Tourouvre, 61380 Soligny-la-Trappe. The hall offers a friendly space for author stands, conferences, and exchanges between authors and readers.
Opening hours
The fair is open on Saturday and Sunday, generally from 2 PM to 6 PM. On Saturday, the inaugural ceremony takes place at 2:30 PM, followed by afternoon conferences and an evening event (6:30 PM). On Sunday, the poetry contest awards ceremony is at 4:30 PM and the free raffle at 5:45 PM.
Prices
Completely free admission. The Sunday raffle is also free with book prizes to be won. The books by the present authors are of course on sale at the stands.
Program and authors
The detailed program with the complete list of authors present, conferences, and activities is published on the official website of the fair and the Facebook page a few weeks before the event. The poetry contest is open to all participants wishing to submit their texts.
Nearby
Soligny-la-Trappe is located near the Abbaye de la Trappe, the founding place of the Trappist order. Take advantage of your visit to the fair to discover this remarkable heritage and the landscapes of Perche.
Contact
Association Culturelle Solignoise
Website: www.salondulivreduperche.fr
Facebook: Salon du livre du Perche
Practical advice
- Come with a list of literary wishes to benefit from the authors' advice
- Budget for the purchase of signed books
- Participate in the poetry contest before the fair
The Salon du Livre du Perche: a celebration of literature in the heart of Perche
Since 2008, the Salon du Livre du Perche has brought together literature enthusiasts every December in Soligny-la-Trappe, a peaceful Perche commune located in the Orne department. Supported by the Association Culturelle Solignoise, this fair has become in a few years one of the major literary events in the region.
Fifty authors at the rendezvous
Each edition welcomes around 50 authors from more than fifteen departments, covering a wide variety of literary genres: novels, poetry, thrillers, children's literature, history, essays, comic strips, and regional stories. The authors are present for both days for signing sessions and direct exchanges with readers.
Conferences and round tables
The program is enriched by conferences and round tables led by authors on various themes. These moments of exchange deepen the discovery of works and allow the public to better understand the literary creation process.
Poetry contest
The fair organizes a poetry contest, the results of which are announced during an awards ceremony, honoring the best creations with "Golden Truffle", "Silver Truffle", and "Bronze Truffle" trophies, a nod to the forest heritage of Perche.
A friendly inaugural ceremony
Each edition begins with an official inaugural ceremony, followed by a moment of conviviality. On Saturday evening, a conference or special event extends the day, while Sunday concludes with a free raffle offering literary prizes.
Rooted in Perche
Located in the commune of Soligny-la-Trappe, known for its proximity to the Abbaye de la Trappe, the fair benefits from an authentic and welcoming setting. It contributes to the cultural influence of Perche and the animation of the territory during the winter period, reminding us that literature and reading remain lively and shared pleasures.
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