Salon international du livre rare & des arts graphiques, nouvelle édition au Carreau du Temple

The Salon international du Livre rare et des Arts graphiques is the essential meeting place for collectors and lovers of rare manuscripts, printed works, prints and engravings. It brings together the best experts in antiquarian books and drawings from 4 to 6 December 2026 at Le Carreau du Temple. Exhibitions highlight heritage collections, private collections and a selection of bookbindings. Also on the program : workshops and demonstrations of binding, restoration or typographic composition.

This fair presents itself as one of demanding standards : all exhibitors are members of the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (LILA) and affiliated, for French exhibitors, with Syndicat de la Librairie Ancienne et Moderne (SLAM). This century-old professional association brings together the finest specialists in the field of rare and collectible books, complying with strict ethics and offering collectors and enthusiasts the best guarantees of authenticity as well as the sharpest expertise in their respective fields.

Of the 230 member associates, nearly half will be present during this fair, which is one of the most important in the world. It highlights the exceptional cultural heritage of a collective memory, through the traces left by the human mind over the centuries, from the oldest works to contemporary artistic avant-gardes.

Today it is the finest event of its kind in France and one of the most important in the world for antiquarian books, autographs & manuscripts ; traditionally associated with the Salon du livre rare, galleries of drawings, prints and engravings demonstrate the variety of the Print, from Old Masters to modern and contemporary artists. All are subject to a control committee that guarantees you the authenticity of the works and the accuracy of the notices of the documents presented.

Exceptional provenance, intimate manuscripts, prints and drawings from all eras, dazzling bindings… Booksellers and gallery owners shed light on an invaluable written and iconographic heritage, and this exceptional cultural event is a unique opportunity to become familiar with our collective memory.

A benchmark fair, a sensual rendezvous with documents of all styles and eras, the alliance of the book and the work on paper.

Hours :

Thursday 3 December 2026 : Invitations and VIP pass only

Friday 4 December 2026 : 11h to 20h – Public opening

Saturday 5 December 2026 : 11h to 20h

Sunday 6 December 2026 : 11h to 18h

Fair accessible to hearing-impaired people