Cherves-Richemont Book Fair

The Cherves-Richemont Book Fair

For over a decade, the municipal media library of Cherves-Richemont has been organizing its second-hand book fair, a highly anticipated event for readers and bibliophiles in the Cognac region. The event is held at the Gérard Lavigne cultural center, a welcoming and spacious venue that allows for the display of thousands of books categorized by genre.

Books Sold by Weight

The originality of this fair lies in its sales method: books are offered by weight, from 2 to 5 euros per kilogram depending on the category. Novels, thrillers, science fiction, comic books, documentaries, art books, children's books, and specialized magazines make up a rich and varied offer. This weight-based sales system makes culture accessible to everyone and allows attendees to leave with armfuls of reading material for just a few euros.

A Cultural Event in the Cognac Region

Cherves-Richemont, a commune in the canton of Cognac, benefits from a dynamic associative and cultural life. The municipal media library, the driving force behind this animation, collects book donations from residents throughout the year to stock the fair. The event is part of a commitment to sustainable development and the promotion of reading, by giving a second life to discarded books.

An Event for the Whole Family

The book fair attracts a diverse audience: parents looking for reading material for their children, students seeking affordable textbooks, comic book collectors, and lovers of classic literature. The atmosphere is studious and warm, and it's not uncommon to see regulars who come every year to fill their bags.