La Maison de la Poésie
Upcoming Events (31)
Federica Manzon & Giuseppe Catozzella
Two Italian writers, Federica Manzon and Giuseppe Catozzella, present a joint literary reading at Maison de la Poésie in Paris, sharing excerpts and discussing their latest works. The intimate venue promises a thoughtful evening of prose, translator-friendly dialogue, and literary insight.
Indonesian restaurant - La Maison de l'Indonésie
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.
Antonio Franchini & Christophe Mileschi
A poetry reading pairing Italian poets Antonio Franchini and Christophe Mileschi at Maison de la Poésie in Paris. The evening promises intimate verse, rhythmic exchanges, and contemporary literary dialogue in a historic venue.
Antonio Moresco & Nicoletta Vallorani
Two renowned Italian writers, Antonio Moresco and Nicoletta Vallorani, present a joint reading and conversation at Maison de la Poésie in Paris, offering insights into contemporary Italian fiction. The intimate venue and sparkling dialogue promise a thoughtful evening of literature and storytelling.
Erica Cassano & Simona Dolce
Two contemporary poets, Erica Cassano and Simona Dolce, perform new work in an intimate Paris recital at Maison de la Poésie. The evening blends lyric poetry with current themes, offering a close-up literary experience.
Des villes littéraires : Rome & Paris
Join a literary exploration of Rome and Paris at Maison de la Poésie, tracing how these cities shaped writers, ideas, and cultural history. A thoughtful discussion blending prose and poetry with urban memory, perfect for literature lovers and curious minds.
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.
Atelier créatif Jeune Public
A creative workshop for young audiences at Maison de la Poésie in Paris, inviting children to explore poetry and storytelling through hands-on activities in a welcoming, cozy venue.
Martin Rueff & Christophe Mileschi
Two celebrated poets, Martin Rueff and Christophe Mileschi, perform at Maison de la Poésie in Paris. An intimate poetry reading in a historic venue, showcasing contemporary French verse with nuanced rhythm and engaging, melodic delivery that captivates both seasoned and new readers.
« En l’absence d’Umberto Eco », avec Patrick Boucheron
In Paris' Maison de la Poésie, celebrated historian Patrick Boucheron leads a thoughtful discussion on Umberto Eco's enduring influence on literature, semiotics, and culture. This evening explores Eco's absence as a prompt for new readings and conversations about his legacy.
Boualem Sansal & Roberto Saviano
Two acclaimed authors Boualem Sansal and Roberto Saviano engage in a thought-provoking dialogue at Maison de la Poésie in Paris, exploring their novels, political themes, and social critique. A rare, intimate literary exchange that invites insight and debate.
Tiphaine Samoyault –Toutes sortes de Misérables
Tiphaine Samoyault presents a literary evening at Maison de la Poésie in Paris, exploring Toutes sortes de Misérables. Expect an insightful reading and discussion on the human condition, history and society, with the author guiding the audience through provocative ideas and vivid prose.
Guillaume Decourt – Harmonica Performance
Guillaume Decourt performs a harmonica-focused set at Maison de la Poésie in Paris. Expect soulful melodies, improvisation, and intimate stage presence in the poetry venue renowned for literary programming.
Un petit roman de Lars Norén
Paris hosts a compact theatre piece by Lars Norén: Un petit roman. Performed at Maison de la Poésie, this intimate drama distills Nordic intensity into a precise stage encounter. Expect stark dialogue, charged relationships, and a contemplative evening in a renowned Paris literary venue.
« Tentative de résumerÀ la recherche du temps perduen une heure » #89
A one-hour literary reading at Maison de la Poésie in Paris, offering a playful attempt to summarize Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time. The performance condenses the sprawling novel into a concise, engaging hour, exploring memory, time and style in an intimate, spoken-word atmosphere.
François Mitterrand et le fait poétique
An intimate literary evening at Maison de la Poésie Paris exploring François Mitterrand's relationship with poetry and the poetic act. Scholars and poets discuss how literature intersected with his presidency and shaped French cultural life.
« Éluard, une Poésie ininterrompue »
An intimate poetry evening at Maison de la Poésie in Paris featuring an uninterrupted recital of Paul Éluard’s verses. The program highlights Éluard’s surreal, lyrical imagery in French, offering a focused, atmospheric literary experience in a historic venue.
Eliot Ruffel –Pilote automatique
Poet Eliot Ruffel performs a reading of Pilote automatique at Maison de la Poésie in Paris. Expect precise imagery, rhythmic cadence, and a contemplative dive into language and memory. An intimate evening for lovers of contemporary poetry.
Anna Hope –Nos héritages
Author Anna Hope performs a live reading of Nos héritages at Maison de la Poésie in Paris, pairing lyrical excerpts with a discussion on memory, heritage, and storytelling. An intimate literary event in a historic venue for poetry lovers and francophone readers.
L’Atelier d’Alberto Giacometti de Jean Genet
A literary event at Maison de la Poésie in Paris exploring the atelier of sculptor Alberto Giacometti and writer Jean Genet. This intimate reading/discussion blends art and literature in a refined Paris venue.
Virginie Poitrasson & Jocelyn Mienniel — Chambre(s) à écho(s)
Two acclaimed poets, Virginie Poitrasson and Jocelyn Mienniel, present Chambre(s) à écho(s), journal d’une traversée at Maison de la Poésie in Paris. A intimate reading that threads memory, echo, and travel through contemporary French verse.
Chloé Delaume présente…
French author Chloé Delaume presents a literary reading at Maison de la Poésie in Paris. An intimate evening of prose and ideas in a venue steeped in poetic history, offering a chance to hear new work and engage with the author.
Marielle Hubert –Selon toi
Marielle Hubert performs 'Selon toi' at Maison de la Poésie in Paris, delivering an intimate poetry reading that probes voice, memory, and identity. Expect precise language and lyrical cadence in a revered literary venue for an evening of thoughtful verse.
Amaury Da Cunha –Touche fantôme
Poet Amaury Da Cunha presents 'Touche fantôme' in a live reading at Maison de la Poésie, Paris. An intimate evening of contemporary French poetry in a historic venue, blending precise imagery with subtle humor and lyrical sound.
Mascare –Belgazou
Two poets, Mascare and Belgazou, perform a live reading at Maison de la Poésie in Paris. The intimate evening showcases contemporary poetry in a historic literary venue, inviting close attention to rhythm, imagery, and language in a refined Paris setting.
(OUiiii)– Littérature féministe & érotique
An intimate evening at Maison de la Poésie in Paris exploring feminist and erotic literature through readings and discussion, spotlighting bold female voices and boundary-pushing poetry.
Lisette Lombé & Marc Nammour –Ce que le ventre dit
Two French-language poets Lisette Lombé and Marc Nammour perform 'Ce que le ventre dit' at Maison de la Poésie in Paris, delivering an intimate evening of lyrical voices and social reflection. A refined, word-driven program that blends spoken word with poetry in a Parisian literary setting.
Les Entretiens de Poésie: Relire, retraduire, réécrire
A literary evening at Maison de la Poésie in Paris exploring how poems are reread, translated, and rewritten. Scholars and poets discuss translation choices, interpretation, and the evolving life of a poem across languages, with readings and lively discussion in a refined venue.
Maria Climent Huguet & Lucie Rico
Two poets, Maria Climent Huguet and Lucie Rico, present a live poetry reading at Maison de la Poésie in Paris. Expect intimate verses and contemporary voices in a refined literary atmosphere inside a historic venue.
Olivia Ruiz –¡Vamos!
French singer Olivia Ruiz performs a Vamos concert at the intimate Maison de la Poésie in Paris on April 29, 2026. Expect a melodic blend of pop and chanson with a dash of Spanish flair in a warm, intimate venue.