Véronique Ovaldé and Nicolas Mathieu Named Patrons for 2027 Nuits de la Lecture

The Reader Times desk 5 November 2026 Based on Livres Hebdo reporting

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Véronique Ovaldé and Nicolas Mathieu will serve as the patron and godmother of the 11th edition of the Nuits de la lecture, scheduled for 20‑24 January 2027.

The Centre national du livre has announced that Véronique Ovaldé and Nicolas Mathieu will be the patron and godmother of the 2027 Nuits de la lecture. The event will run from 20 to 24 January 2027 and will feature thousands of events across France and abroad.

All activities will revolve around the theme “L’enfance”, offering a wide range of literary and cultural programming for audiences of all ages.