Fameux Festival Flammarion draws nearly 5,000 attendees to Deauville for its second edition

The Reader Times desk 28 October 2026 Based on Livres Hebdo reporting

Imagined historical book-fair hall under a glass roof with stalls, banners and visitors; an illustration, not the reported event. — Editorial illustration for The Reader Times.

The two‑day literary and societal forum held on 17‑18 October at the Franciscaines de Deauville attracted close to 5,000 visitors, confirming the event’s growing appeal.

The second edition of the Fameux Festival Flammarion took place on 17 and 18 October at the historic Franciscaines de Deauville, drawing almost 5,000 participants.

Organisers highlighted the festival’s blend of literature, society, history and investigative journalism, offering a programme of talks and debates over the two days.

Following a successful inaugural edition, the turnout demonstrates the event’s rapid establishment as a notable gathering for readers and writers.

Plans for a third edition have already been announced for 2027, signalling confidence in the festival’s continued growth.