Magnifique Printemps : an exceptional poetic opening in Lyon
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Opening night
Held every year in March, Magnifique Printemps is the major poetry and Francophone festival in Lyon and the surrounding region. Created with the aim of bringing together the Printemps des Poètes and the Semaine de la langue française et de la francophonie, it invites everyone to marvel at the power of words.
The 10th edition of Magnifique Printemps will take place from March 7 to 29, 2026, with more than fifty events, most of which are free: musical readings, author meetings, performances, shows, writing workshops, exhibitions, and unusual experiences.
And to kick off this anniversary edition, an exceptional opening night awaits you.
Inductions poétiques
Saturday, March 7, 2026
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
At Alliance Française de Lyon – 11 rue Pierre Bourdan, 69003 Lyon
Free – reservation recommended here
In partnership with Le Printemps des Poètes, this evening event entitled Inductions poétiques will bring together three leading voices from the contemporary literary scene.
Three major figures in contemporary poetry
Linda Maria Baros
A French-Romanian poet, essayist, and translator, Linda Maria Baros is one of the most assertive voices in contemporary poetry today. Artistic director of Printemps des Poètes since July 2024, she is also secretary general of the Guillaume Apollinaire Prize and vice president of the French PEN Club.
Her collections—La Maison en lames de rasoir, L’Autoroute A4, La nageuse désossée—have been translated in more than 40 countries. Her bold and incisive work promises a powerful and vibrant opening to the festival.
Nimrod
Born in Chad in 1959, Nimrod is a poet, novelist, essayist, and publisher. Winner of numerous prestigious awards (Prix Édouard Glissant, Prix Max Jacob, Prix Guillaume Apollinaire, etc.), he has published more than thirty works.
His recent works include La traversée de Montparnasse, Le temps liquide, and Anniversaires & paquets cadeaux (2024). His deeply humanistic poetry explores memory, exile, and light.
Antoine Mouton
Born in Feurs in 1981, Antoine Mouton is a poet and novelist. The author of eleven books published by Christian Bourgois and La Contre Allée, among others, he has developed a unique style of writing that is both sensitive and performative.
A regular at public readings, he is currently working on creating a show in a public space with the Jeanne Simone company.
A launch under the banner of Francophonie
This opening night of the poetry festival in Lyon will set the tone for a month of celebration of words, voices, and languages.
Free of charge, it perfectly embodies the spirit of Magnifique Printemps 2026: sharing, discovery, artistic excellence, and accessibility.
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