Le Printemps des Poètes Literary & Book Event / Poetry / Spoken Word Every year in March

For a few weeks during March, Paris plays host to Le Printemps des Poètes, where Parisians are treated to some of the best contemporary poetry in the country and afforded the chance to learn about the process of poetry from writing to publishing.

Le Printemps des Poètes features poetry readings in public markets, coffee shops, squares, and in the streets by students, theater companies, and blue-collar workers. Various towns around Paris participate including Arrans, Ceret, Colombes, Tals, Gouaix, and Grenoble, among others. Le Printemps des Poètes offers poets an open dialogue with publishers, and the festival also puts on workshops led by top industry poets.

Tickets for Le Printemps des Poètes are not necessary, as its events are free of charge.