La Maison de la Poésie
Upcoming Events (17)
Sieste acoustique & littéraire
A lyrical afternoon at Maison de la Poésie in Paris, where acoustic performances meet literary readings. Sieste acoustique & littéraire blends spoken word with gentle guitar in an intimate, candlelit setting—perfect for poetry lovers and music fans alike.
Chloé Delaume presents
Chloé Delaume presents a live reading at Maison de la Poésie in Paris, featuring selections from her latest works and a post-reading discussion. An intimate, lyric-minded literary evening in a renowned venue that celebrates contemporary French prose and sharp storytelling.
P.O.L extended / Écrire entre les arts : scènes, textes, images
On 23 March 2026 at 19:00, a cross-disciplinary literary event at Maison de la Poésie, Paris, exploring how scenes, texts and images intersect in contemporary writing through P.O.L extended. A thoughtful discussion blending poetry, prose and visual art.
Philippe Torreton –Veiller
Renowned French actor Philippe Torreton presents Veiller in an intimate literary reading at Maison de la Poésie in Paris. This evening blends prose and performance in a celebrated Paris venue, offering a refined encounter with contemporary storytelling.
Le Book Club des poètes de laNRF
Join Le Book Club des poètes de la NRF at Maison de la Poésie in Paris for an intimate evening of readings and discussion centered on NRF poets. Expect thoughtful exchange about contemporary French poetry in a welcoming, book-club atmosphere.
Julien Perez –NyxX
An intimate Parisian evening at Maison de la Poésie as Julien Perez presents NyxX, a contemporary literary performance blending spoken word with musical textures. The venue’s historic charm frames a provocative night of poetry and experimental text from Perez.
Cyrille Martinez –Comment habiller un garçon
Join Cyrille Martinez for a live reading and discussion of Comment habiller un garçon at Maison de la Poésie in Paris. An intimate literary evening blending performance with thoughtful conversation in a historic venue.
La Realidad de Neige Sinno
Poet Neige Sinno performs a reading at Maison de la Poésie in Paris, presenting intimate verses that blend memory and language. The evening promises a refined literary atmosphere in a storied Paris venue.
Dory Manor –Le Gorille
An intimate Parisian evening at Maison de la Poésie as Dory Manor performs Le Gorille. A live blend of spoken word and music inside a storied poetry venue, offering contemporary poetry and performance in French.
Atiq Rahimi & Lémofil – « Fusions »
Poet-writers AtiQ Rahimi and Lémofil present 'Fusions' at Maison de la Poésie in Paris, blending prose and verse in a cross-cultural program. An intimate evening of language and reflection in a historic literary venue.
Les petites Conférences #11: Jouer pour rester vivant
Part of the Les petites Conférences at Maison de la Poésie in Paris, this short talk explores how play functions as training to stay alive. A philosophy-infused reflection blending literary sensibility with daily wonder, inviting attentive listening in an intimate Paris venue.
Ismaël Jude –Une vie de jasmin
Ismaël Jude presents Une vie de jasmin at Maison de la Poésie in Paris, a lyrical literary reading that weaves memory and jasmine imagery into an intimate evening. The event invites close listening in a venerable venue known for poetic programming.
Listening to theatre with Actes Sud audio books
Immerse in theatre by listening to Actes Sud audio books at Maison de la Poésie. A curated performance mixing dramatic readings with literary discussion, celebrating French theatre and audio storytelling in an intimate Paris venue.
Prix Montluc Résistance et Liberté
At Maison de la Poésie in Paris, the Prix Montluc Résistance et Liberté evening honors courage and freedom with a prize ceremony and readings. The event spotlights contemporary voices exploring resistance through poetry and prose in an intimate, literary setting.
« Brigitte Fontaine est…? »
French icon Brigitte Fontaine performs an avant-garde set at Maison de la Poésie in Paris. Expect a boundary-pushing blend of chanson and experimental sound inside the intimate, literary venue, showcasing Fontaine’s singular voice and poetic sensibility.
Italissimo Festival: Paris–Rome pairing — Piperno reading by Micha Lescot
An evening of Italissimo: Paris–Rome pairing, featuring a reading by Alessandro Piperno, presented by Micha Lescot. Held at La Maison de la Poésie, the event blends contemporary Italian fiction with Parisian literary culture, promising sharp wit and thoughtful conversation.
Festival Italissimo : Rencontre littéraire
Four acclaimed writers—Ingrid Astier, Thomas Clerc, Giancarlo De Cataldo and Alessandro Piperno—gather at La Maison de la Poésie for a literary discussion on Italissimo, exploring how Rome and Paris live in their work and how the cities steer their creators.