Les Nuits de la lecture, organised by the Centre national du livre and the French Ministry of Culture, are back at Fransk kulturhus.

For this 10th edition, the theme “City and countryside” invites audiences to explore the connections and contrasts between urban and rural spaces in literature and the collective imagination. At Fransk kulturhus, we offer a friendly, intergenerational programme, combining reading, exchange and a lecture.

2.00–3.45 pm

Reading space

A curated selection of children’s and adult books related to the theme will be available for free browsing. Younger children are welcome to explore the books together with an accompanying adult, in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

3.15–3.45 pm

Architecture quiz

A convivial quiz in French, by Laurent Cornic and inspired by Les Nuits de la lecture 2026, combining architecture, language and culture. Discussions take place freely around the tables, with the possibility of using Norwegian or any other shared languageto facilitate exchange. A playful warm-up before the lecture.

4.00–5.00 pm

Lecture: Arsène Lupin between Paris and Normandy – City and Countryside, Side by Side

Victor Hansen and Laurent Cornic takes us on a journey in the footsteps of Arsène Lupin, between Paris and Normandy, at the crossroads of city and countryside.

Lecture in Norwegian. Register here.

The event will be followed by book sales and a signing session.

✨ Free entry – registration required

Long live reading, long live cities and countryside, and long live Les Nuits de la lecture at Fransk kulturhus!