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Exhibition: Agatha Christie and Travel

Photo : Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar

Nov 24 – Jan 6Free

Exhibition: Agatha Christie and Travel

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Agatha Christie's death, we are offering an exhibition themed around travel, in collaboration with the specialized libraries of the City of Paris.

Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar (Paris 15th)

Part of the Agatha Christie Library Events programme

Event website

About

This exhibition is an opportunity to follow in the footsteps of this great lady of mystery novels by exploring the theme of travel in both her books and her private life. A great traveler and archaeology enthusiast, Agatha Christie set many of her novels in places she visited herself. From the English coast to the banks of the Nile, from the French Riviera to Iraq, her journeys shaped the world of her books.

Exhibition with free admission from Tuesday, November 24, 2026, to Wednesday, January 6, 2027, during the library's opening hours.

We thank our partners who made this exhibition possible: the Library of Crime Fiction (Bilipo), the Historical Library of the City of Paris, the Paris Musical Media Library-Christiane Eda-Pierre, the City Hall Library and the François Truffaut Cinema Library.

On the occasion of the exhibition, we also offer:

- A special session of Saturday Readings on Agatha Christie: Saturday, December 5 at 10:30 am.

- A special Virtual Reality and video games session focused on mysteries and investigations: Saturday, December 5 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

- A board game evening - investigations, puzzles and other mysteries: Friday, December 11 at 7:00 pm.

Our take on this event

Follow the legendary mystery writer across the globe and discover how her real-life archeological adventures inspired her most iconic literary puzzles. From Mediterranean coastal retreats to excavations in Iraq, this exhibition maps the true journeys that crafted her complex fictional worlds. It is the perfect stop for anyone looking to decode the genius behind the dame of detective fiction.

Step into the world of the renowned mystery novelist at the Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar. This exhibition examines how Agatha Christie’s real-life travels—from the English coast to the banks of the Nile—directly influenced the settings and plots of her iconic works. Whether you are interested in archaeology or classic detective fiction, you can explore her personal history through this free public display. The venue is fully accessible to wheelchair users, as well as visitors with visual impairments or cognitive disabilities. Running from November 24, 2026, to January 6, 2027, in the 15th arrondissement, it offers a deep dive into the mind of a literary legend.

From November 24, 2026, to January 6, 2027, the Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar hosts a special exhibition celebrating the life and travels of Agatha Christie. Discover how her passion for archaeology and her own journeys across France, Iraq, and beyond shaped her legendary thrillers. Organized with the support of several Parisian institutional partners, this exhibition is designed to be inclusive, ensuring accessibility for wheelchair users, visitors who are blind or partially sighted, and those with cognitive disabilities.

To complement the visit, the library is hosting several themed events. Mark your calendar for a special 'Samedi Lectures' session on Saturday, December 5, at 10:30, and a virtual reality workshop focused on mystery-solving that same afternoon from 14:00 to 17:00. Additionally, a social evening featuring board games, puzzles, and mysteries will take place on Friday, December 11, at 19:00. Entry to the exhibition and all special events is free of charge during the library's regular operating hours.

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