Colmar Book Fair 2026: where to stay in November

The Colmar Book Festival (Festival du Livre de Colmar) returns in 2026 for its 37th edition, themed "Passeurs d'histoires". As every year, entry is free and the atmosphere is festive, welcoming book lovers of all ages across a full autumn weekend at the Parc des Expositions. Over 200 stands bring together publishers, independent bookshops, authors, illustrators, associations and museums for two days of signings, panels, workshops, exhibitions and children's performances. The programme, organised by Colmar's municipal libraries, blends live stages and storytelling corners with a serious cultural remit: history, civic values and the transmission of knowledge sit at the heart of the fair. For visitors travelling to Alsace for the event, staying close to the venue is the easiest way to make the most of both days. Hotels around the Parc des Expositions and in Colmar's old town let you pair the fair with a walk through the city's half-timbered streets.