On the occasion of the Paris Rare Books Fair being held at the newly constructed Grand Palais Ephemère on the Champs de Mars, opposite the Ecole Militaire, Bernard Shapero of Shapero Rare Books (https://shapero.com/) will give an introductory talk about collecting.

After the talk you will be able to visit the Book Fair which is a two-minute walk.

The Grand Palais Ephemère is an interesting temporary construction which will host some of the Paris Olympics events in 2024 before its removal: https://www.grandpalais.fr/fr/lieux/grand-palais-ephemere

Tickets to enter the Book Fair are on sale at the Grand Palais Ephemère for €10 but you can apply for free tickets online at https://salondulivrerare.paris/invitation-salon

Transport : Metro - La Motte Picquet Grenelle (lines 6, 8, 10)

Public Car Park: INDIGO car park literally next door

Time : 9.30 am for 10.00 am

The maximum capacity for this event is 30 persons and registrations will close 23rd September.