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Reading Party for L'Emerveilleuse by Margaux Motin
Trade your endless scrolls for an afternoon of intentional stillness within a quiet Parisian garden sanctuary. You will reconnect with your own creativity through guided readings and slow art sessions, all while keeping your phone tucked safely away from reach. Come rediscover your inner sparkle in a space designed purely for you and your thoughts.
Maison du Jardinage et du Compostage (Paris 12th)
About
On Sunday, October 25, 2026, the Maison du Jardinage et du Compostage in Parc de Bercy hosts a Reading Party focused on Margaux Motin's L'Emerveilleuse. Designed for adults 18 and over, this free event encourages a digital detox by requiring attendees to store their phones. The afternoon features a mix of silent reading with Kodama tea, meditation walks, creative workshops, and guided tours of the gardens. Each guest receives a copy of the book to take home. As attendance is limited and includes a complimentary book, prior registration is required to confirm your spot in this peaceful urban retreat.
With numerous activities, immerse yourself in an introspective afternoon in a haven of peace and nature nestled in the heart of Paris.
Activities to reconnect with nature, your creativity, and yourself.
Program:
- A quiet reading session accompanied by a cup of Kodama tea.
- A copy of L'Emerveilleuse gifted to each participant.
- A meditative walk in the gardens to rediscover your inner fairy.
- Open creative workshops based on the book's world.
- A Slow Art session featuring the illustration gallery of L'Emerveilleuse.
- Guided tours of the gardens around the Maison du Jardinage et du Compostage.
Phones put away for total presence.
Regarding your phone: it will be kept in a "phone hotel" guarded by The Offline Club. Please note that if it were to magically disappear, be stolen, or mysteriously break, The Offline Club cannot be held responsible.
Not quite ready to part with your mobile? No worries: turn it off and keep it out of sight.
To ensure every copy of L'Emerveilleuse finds a reader, we rely on you to honor your registration.
If you ultimately cannot attend, please cancel your registration by sending us an email at main.verte@paris.fr.
The welcome for this event will take place at the Chai de Bercy, 41 rue Paul Belmondo! (Maison de l'animal en ville).
Our take on this event
Taking place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 14:00 to 17:45, this immersive event offers a moment of respite within the heart of Paris. While the activities occur at the Maison du Jardinage et du Compostage, all attendees must first check in at the Chai de Bercy, located at 41, rue Paul-Belmondo. This event is open only to participants aged 18 and older.
The afternoon is curated to foster creativity and nature connection. Highlights include a silent reading session paired with Kodama tea, meditative garden walks, free-form creative workshops, and Slow Art sessions showcasing the illustrations from L'Emerveilleuse. Every participant will be gifted a copy of the book, which underscores the importance of honoring your registration. If you are unable to attend, please cancel via email to ensure the book reaches another guest.
To ensure a fully present experience, mobile phones will be stored in a secure hotel managed by The Offline Club. Guests may also choose to switch off their devices and keep them out of sight. Please note that while organizers strive for security, they cannot be held liable for devices left in the phone hotel. This gathering provides a rare opportunity to disconnect from technology and reconnect with yourself in the tranquil surroundings of the 12th arrondissement.
