Cultural and literary events scheduled across France

Various cultural and literary events are taking place across France, featuring prominent authors and artists.

In the Var department, the Charlemagne bookstores are hosting a dense program of meetings. A major highlight includes a signing session with successful author Bernard Werber on October 16 in Hyères, where he will present his latest novel, ‘Au bord du monde, et si vous étiez le dernier à croire que la Terre est ronde?’. Additionally, the Hyères media library is hosting an exhibition titled ‘L’art du réalisme’ dedicated to comic book artist François Boucq, running from October 10 to December 5, 2026.

In Épinal, the Quai des Mots bookstore has scheduled a meeting and signing session with author Bérénice Pichat on October 21. Pichat will discuss her novel ‘Un Marché noir’, which explores life in Paris during the German occupation. Other notable recent releases highlighted in the region include ‘Choses que je croyais perdues’ by Clémentine Mélois and ‘Fanny à la folie’ by Émilie de Turckheim.