Photo : © Delphine Piau / Ça s’anime en cuisine
Opening and presentation of the "Here and elsewhere: cooking stories" workshops
As part of the "Here and elsewhere: cooking stories" highlight, the Vaclav Havel library invites you to a presentation of the work done within its walls over a festive breakfast.
Bibliothèque Václav Havel (Paris 18th)
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Come and discover the collective travel journal through flavors concocted by library users during writing workshops led by Océane Gangand, and view a photography exhibition by Stéphanie Poisson. As a bonus, a tasting of treats prepared by the association Graine et noyau will be offered.
Here and elsewhere: cooking stories.
The libraries of the 18th arrondissement invite you to a 15-day highlight (November 17 – December 5, 2026) where cooking becomes a story. With people in emergency accommodation, they orchestrate the meeting between pots and memories, between culinary gestures and cultural histories. On the program: screening, creative workshops, tales, exhibitions, meetings. Find the full program here.
Our take on this event
Food is the ultimate universal language for sharing memories and celebrating heritage. Swing by for an immersive experience where photography meets storytelling, and stick around for some heartfelt culinary treats crafted by a community of passionate local chefs.
The Václav Havel library in the 18th arrondissement hosts the vernissage and presentation of the Ici et ailleurs: histoires de cuisine workshops on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 10:30 to 12:00. This event showcases a collaborative travel journal created during writing workshops led by Océane Gangand, alongside a photography exhibition by Stéphanie Poisson. Admission is free, and the venue is fully wheelchair accessible. Guests are invited to enjoy a tasting of treats prepared by the Graine et noyau association, exploring the intersection of culinary traditions and personal storytelling in a welcoming community atmosphere.
As part of the two-week thematic program Ici et ailleurs: histoires de cuisine, running from November 17 to December 5, 2026, the Václav Havel library invites the public to a special morning event on Saturday, November 21, 2026. From 10:30 to 12:00, visitors can explore the results of creative workshops where cooking becomes a narrative tool. The program includes the reveal of a collective travel journal produced under the guidance of Océane Gangand and a photography display by Stéphanie Poisson.
This initiative bridges culinary gestures with cultural memories, with a specific focus on engaging individuals in emergency housing. To enhance the experience, the Graine et noyau association will provide a tasting of homemade delicacies. Participation is free for everyone. The library premises are fully wheelchair accessible, ensuring that all community members can join this celebration of food and storytelling.
