Marché de la Poésie 2027 – Paris, France

What to expect in 2027

Marché de la Poésie is a major poetry-focused book and publishing event held in the heart of Paris. Rather than functioning like a general literary festival, it concentrates on poetry, poetry publishing, literary journals, independent presses, poets, translators, artists and readers.

The event brings together publishers and reviews from France and abroad, creating a large open-air meeting place where visitors can discover new poetry books, specialist publications, small independent presses and established literary houses. The market also provides an opportunity to meet authors, attend readings and participate in discussions about poetry and publishing.

The 2027 edition will feature Taiwan as the invited country of honour. This international focus is an important part of the event’s identity because the Marché de la Poésie regularly uses its guest-of-honour programme to highlight poetry from a particular country or linguistic culture.

The main market is held on Place Saint-Sulpice in the sixth arrondissement. The square becomes a temporary poetry village with publishers, literary journals, authors and cultural organisations presenting their work directly to the public.

Beyond the main market, the organisation also develops La Périphérie, a wider programme involving cultural institutions and literary organisations in Paris, Île-de-France, other French regions and international locations.

Visitors can therefore experience poetry in several forms, including books, readings, discussions, performances, music, exhibitions, presentations and other artistic activities.

Event dates

June 2–6, 2027

The official Marché de la Poésie website confirms the 44th edition at Place Saint-Sulpice in Paris 6th arrondissement, with Taiwan announced as the invited country of honour. The official site also identifies a separate La Périphérie programme extending beyond the main market.

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Venue & exhibition site

The principal venue is Place Saint-Sulpice in Paris’s sixth arrondissement. The open-air square provides the setting for the temporary stands occupied by participating publishers, poetry reviews, bookshops, cultural organisations and other exhibitors.

The location is particularly suited to the event’s market format because visitors can walk between stands and discover different publishers without moving between separate indoor exhibition halls.

The Marché de la Poésie is held as part of the wider Foire Saint-Sulpice environment, giving the event a distinctive neighbourhood atmosphere. The surrounding Saint-Germain-des-Prés area is also one of central Paris’s established literary and cultural districts.

The exhibition layout is normally organised around numbered stands, allowing visitors to identify participating publishers and return to particular exhibitors. The official participant database provides information about exhibitors and their stand locations.

La Périphérie expands the event beyond Place Saint-Sulpice. Its activities can take place in libraries, cultural centres, literary institutions, bookshops, museums and other venues.

Full programme

The complete 2027 programme has not yet been published. The established structure of the Marché de la Poésie provides several categories of activities that visitors can expect to find when the programme is released.

The main event can include:

• Poetry publishers and independent presses
• Literary and poetry journals
• Author and poet meetings
• Book presentations
• Readings
• Round tables
• Discussions about poetry and publishing
• Poetry performances
• Concerts and music-related events
• Award presentations
• Signing sessions
• International poetry programmes
• Youth activities
• Special guest-country programming
• Events organised through La Périphérie

The event is particularly valuable for visitors interested in discovering poetry that may not receive the same visibility as mainstream commercial publishing.

Small and independent publishers form a major part of the market, and the organisation’s long-running focus on poetry publishing creates an unusually concentrated environment for discovering specialist literary work.

Featured authors & speakers

The complete list of authors, poets and speakers for the 2027 edition has not yet been announced by the organisers.

The market traditionally welcomes poets and writers associated with participating publishing houses and reviews. These can include established authors, emerging poets, translators, essayists, literary critics and artists working across different forms of poetry.

The invited-country programme is also expected to bring attention to Taiwanese poetry and literary culture. The official announcement confirms Taiwan as the guest of honour, but individual Taiwanese participants for the 2027 programme should not be assumed until they are published by the organisers.

Recent editions have demonstrated the international character of the market through guest-country programmes involving different linguistic and cultural communities.

Visitors should therefore use the official programme and participant database when the 2027 information is released to identify confirmed authors rather than relying on historical participant lists.

Publishers & exhibitors

Publishers and literary journals are at the centre of the Marché de la Poésie. The event is particularly associated with independent and specialist poetry publishing.

The most recent completed edition brought together around 400 publishers and reviews. The official participant database includes publishing houses, literary journals, associations, cultural institutions and other organisations connected with poetry and literature.

Examples of participants in the recent exhibitor database include:

• Abrapalabra éditions
• Académie royale de langue et de littérature françaises de Belgique
• Ad Solem
• Æncrages & Co
• Æthalidès
• Association francophone de haïku
• Aga Editrice
• Agence Livre & Lecture Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
• L’Agora

The participant database also includes specialist poetry publishers and reviews working across French and international literary traditions.

Because the exhibitor list changes between editions, the final 2027 participant directory should be checked on the official website once published.

Book launches & presentations

New poetry books are an important part of the market experience. Visitors can discover recently published collections, translated poetry, literary journals, essays connected with poetry and artist books.

The official website maintains a catalogue of new publications associated with participating publishers and reviews. These listings can include author information, publisher details, book descriptions and publication information.

Recent entries have covered a wide range of poetry and literary formats, from conventional poetry collections to bilingual editions, correspondence, illustrated works and limited artist publications.

The market is therefore useful for readers who want to discover new poetry directly from the publishers responsible for producing it.

Book presentations can also provide an opportunity to meet authors and publishers in person. Depending on the programme, visitors may be able to attend readings, discussions or signing sessions connected with new publications.

Talks, panels & readings

Readings and public conversations form an important part of the Marché de la Poésie’s programme.

The event has traditionally organised round tables dealing with poetry, publishing, translation, literary movements and the position of poetry within contemporary culture.

Readings give poets an opportunity to present their work directly to audiences. Some sessions are organised around a particular country, language, literary movement or theme.

The event can also combine poetry with music, performance, visual art and other creative practices. Historical La Périphérie programmes have included poetry readings accompanied by music, multilingual literary events, discussions and interdisciplinary performances.

The organisation’s wider programme has also included prize ceremonies and professional discussions concerning independent publishing, distribution and the wider book ecosystem.

Visitors interested in spoken poetry should therefore look beyond the publisher stands and check the full event schedule for readings and performance-based sessions.

Ticket types & visitor access

The main Marché de la Poésie at Place Saint-Sulpice has traditionally been free to enter.

The official information for recent editions clearly describes the main market as free admission. This means:

• General admission: $0 USD
• Reduced admission: $0 USD
• Children’s admission: $0 USD
• Market entry: Free

Some individual events within La Périphérie can have their own admission arrangements because they are organised with partner venues and cultural institutions. Historically, many La Périphérie events have also been listed as free admission, subject to available places.

The 2027 market admission should therefore be understood as free unless the official organisers announce a change.

Visitors should distinguish between entering the poetry market and purchasing books. Books, journals, limited editions and other publications displayed by exhibitors are commercial products and have their own individual prices.

Professional & industry access

Marché de la Poésie has a strong professional publishing dimension. The event brings together independent publishers, literary journals, authors, translators, booksellers, cultural organisations and readers.

For publishers, the market provides an opportunity to present catalogues directly to readers and professional visitors. For authors, it creates opportunities to meet audiences and participate in readings and literary discussions.

The organisation’s participant database provides detailed information about publishers and reviews, including their specialities and stand locations.

Professional visitors interested in publishing, literary journals, translation or poetry distribution can use the market as a concentrated place to discover specialist presses and establish contacts.

The market also reflects the importance of small and independent publishing within poetry. Its programme gives visibility to publishers whose catalogues may be highly specialised or distributed through smaller networks.

Event rules

Visitors should follow the instructions of the event organisers, exhibitors and the management of Place Saint-Sulpice.

• Market access: General access to the main poetry market is free.
• Exhibitor stands: Visitors should respect publisher and exhibitor areas while browsing books and publications.
• Book handling: Publications should be handled carefully and returned to exhibitors after examination when requested.
• Photography: Visitors should respect any photography restrictions communicated by individual exhibitors or event organisers.
• Events: Individual readings, talks and special events may have their own capacity or reservation requirements.
• La Périphérie: Partner venues can apply their own visitor rules.
• Accessibility: Visitors requiring assistance should check the arrangements for the specific venue they intend to visit.

Because the main market and La Périphérie involve different spaces and partners, there is not necessarily one identical set of rules for every activity.

How to get there

Place Saint-Sulpice is located in the sixth arrondissement of Paris, in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés area.

The central location makes the market accessible from many parts of Paris using the Metro, bus, RER connections and walking routes.

Visitors arriving from major Paris railway stations can connect to the Metro or RER network before continuing toward the Saint-Sulpice area.

The area is also well suited to walking. Visitors staying in central Paris can combine the market with nearby bookshops, museums, galleries, churches and other literary and cultural locations.

Because the event occupies a central public square rather than a conventional exhibition centre, visitors should use the official location information and current public-transport maps to plan their route.

Public transport & parking

The Saint-Sulpice area is served by several public transport options.

• Metro Line 4: Saint-Sulpice
• Metro: Mabillon is another nearby station
• RER: Luxembourg provides a connection through RER B
• Bus: Several bus routes serve the Saint-Sulpice and surrounding sixth-arrondissement area
• Vélib’: Bicycle-sharing stations are available in the neighbourhood

The Mairie du 6e identifies Saint-Sulpice on Metro Line 4 and Luxembourg on RER B among the main transport connections for the area.

Visitors travelling by car should be aware that central Paris parking is limited and can be considerably less convenient than public transport. A public underground car park operates beneath Place Saint-Sulpice, and additional parking facilities are available in the surrounding Saint-Germain area.

For current transport conditions, visitors should check RATP and Île-de-France Mobilités before travelling because service arrangements can change.

Accommodation areas

The Saint-Germain-des-Prés and sixth-arrondissement area is one of the most convenient bases for visitors who want to stay close to the market.

Accommodation around Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Odéon and the Latin Quarter provides relatively easy access to Place Saint-Sulpice and the wider literary programme.

Visitors attending La Périphérie events at different Paris venues may prefer accommodation close to a Metro or RER connection rather than choosing a hotel solely for walking distance from the main market.

The fifth, sixth and seventh arrondissements also provide access to many cultural institutions, bookshops and museums, making them useful areas for visitors who want to combine the poetry event with wider cultural activities.

Food & refreshments

The Saint-Germain-des-Prés area surrounding Place Saint-Sulpice contains numerous cafés, bakeries, restaurants and other food services.

Visitors can easily arrange meals before or after exploring the poetry market, while the surrounding streets provide options for short coffee breaks during a longer visit.

Food and refreshment arrangements at individual La Périphérie events depend on the partner venue. Visitors should therefore not assume that every poetry reading or discussion includes catering.

The market itself is primarily focused on books, publishers, poetry and literary encounters. Visitors planning to spend several hours browsing stands can use the surrounding cafés and restaurants for refreshments.

Accessibility

Accessibility arrangements can vary because the main market takes place in a public square while La Périphérie uses multiple partner venues.

The City of Paris identifies accessible public transport and accessibility information for the Saint-Sulpice area, including accessible bus services and facilities for people with reduced mobility.

Visitors with specific accessibility requirements should check the arrangements for the particular activity they want to attend, especially when visiting a La Périphérie event at an indoor cultural venue.

The open-air nature of the main market means that visitors should also consider the surface, crowd density and temporary stand layout when planning their visit.

For the most reliable information, visitors requiring assistance should contact the organisers before attending or check the accessibility information supplied by the relevant partner venue.

Best sessions & events to attend

The publisher stands are the essential starting point for first-time visitors. Walking through the market provides an opportunity to discover specialist poetry presses, literary journals, translations and small editions that may be difficult to find in mainstream bookshops.

Visitors interested in international poetry should focus on the guest-country programme. Taiwan’s role as invited country of honour provides a particular opportunity to discover Taiwanese poets, publishers and literary traditions.

Readings are another important part of the experience. Hearing poets perform their own work can provide a different understanding of rhythm, sound and structure than reading the same poems silently.

Round tables and discussions are particularly useful for visitors interested in literary criticism, translation and publishing. These sessions can reveal how poetry circulates between languages and publishing communities.

Collectors and readers interested in unusual publications should also explore specialist and independent publishers. Some exhibitors specialise in limited editions, artist books, literary reviews or highly focused poetic traditions.

For visitors with children or younger readers, the youth-focused activities should also be considered when the programme is released.

Previous year’s highlights

The most recent completed edition brought a large community of poetry publishers and literary reviews together at Place Saint-Sulpice.

The programme combined the publisher market with tables rondes, encounters, readings, prize presentations, concerts, performances and signing sessions.

Ireland was the invited country of honour for that edition, creating an international programme centred on Irish poetry and literary culture.

The market also presented around 400 publishers and reviews, demonstrating the scale of the publishing community represented at the event.

The accompanying La Périphérie programme expanded the event beyond the main square and connected the Marché de la Poésie with cultural organisations across Paris, Île-de-France, other French regions and international partners.

The event’s wider programme has historically included poetry in different languages, independent publishing, translation, visual poetry, music, performance and interdisciplinary projects.

The participant database also demonstrates the diversity of the publishing ecosystem, including specialist poetry presses, literary journals, associations, institutions and international organisations.

These features are central to the event’s identity and provide a useful indication of what visitors can expect from future editions without assuming that specific previous participants will return.

Official tickets & registration

The main Marché de la Poésie is traditionally an open-access event, so visitors do not need to purchase a general admission ticket to enter the market.

Individual talks, readings, performances and La Périphérie activities may have their own reservation requirements depending on the partner venue.

Visitors should check the official programme once the 2027 schedule is published to determine whether a particular event requires advance registration or has limited capacity.

The official website also provides the participant database, programme announcements, new publication information and details about the wider La Périphérie programme.

Official contact details:

Phone: +33 1 44 07 48 39

Email: contact@marche-poesie.com

Official website: https://www.marche-poesie.com/

Main venue: Place Saint-Sulpice, Paris 6e