Foire aux Livres Anciens de Mortagne-sur-Gironde

The Foire aux Livres Anciens de Mortagne-sur-Gironde: the meeting place for bibliophiles of the estuary

Every year in June, Place Parias in the port of Mortagne-sur-Gironde hosts the Fair of Old and Second-Hand Books, a literary event organized by ASLEM. This association, dedicated to promoting books and reading on the banks of the Gironde estuary, brings together booksellers, second-hand booksellers, and individuals for a day entirely devoted to books in all their forms.

Old books, second-hand books, vinyl records, and rare papers

The fair's offerings are rich and diverse: old and collectible books, second-hand works of all genres, old papers, prints, postcards, as well as vinyl records, CDs, and DVDs. Bibliophiles and collectors find rare editions and hard-to-find works, while occasional readers discover novels, essays, and beautiful books at low prices. The fair's format, outdoors on the port's quays, gives this event a unique and relaxed atmosphere.

ASLEM, the cultural engine of Mortagne

The Association pour le Salon du Livre de l'Estuaire et de Mortagne (ASLEM) is a major cultural player in the commune. It organizes literary events throughout the year, with the Salon du Livre de l'Estuaire being the highlight. The Foire aux Livres Anciens, a complementary event, reaches a wider audience, from seasoned collectors to simple reading enthusiasts. ASLEM thus contributes to the cultural influence of Mortagne and the entire Gironde estuary.

Mortagne-sur-Gironde, village of books

Mortagne-sur-Gironde is a village with a strong cultural identity, perched on the limestone cliffs overlooking the Gironde estuary. Its picturesque port, troglodyte caves, fishing huts, and the rock-hewn hermitage of Saint-Martial make it a remarkable site in Saintonge. Mortagne's literary tradition, supported by ASLEM and its volunteers, adds a cultural dimension to this exceptional natural heritage.

Practical Information

Admission is free for visitors. The fair is held on Place Parias, at the port of Mortagne. The exhibitor fee is 3.50 euros per linear meter, register with ASLEM or the Mortagne Tourist Information Office. Inquiries at 07 81 83 37 41.