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2 upcoming book clubs, readings, poetry nights and author talks in Arles at 1 venue — all easy to walk into on your own.

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Cinémas Le Méjan (Actes Sud) (2)

Cinémas Le Méjan (Actes Sud)2 upcoming

Tue17Nov
CultureArles
20:30–22:30

Kogis documentary and meeting with the writer, Arles

Cinémas Le Méjan (Actes Sud)

On Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 20:30 Cinémas Le Méjan in Arles screens the documentary Kogis, ensemble pour soigner la terre, directed by Alexandre Bouchet, followed by a meeting with the geographer and writer Éric Julien. It is part of the Mois du doc, in partnership with the Université populaire du Pays d'Arles. Five wise men of the Kogi community of Colombia travel along the Rhône from its glacier source in Switzerland to its delta in the Camargue, and their ancestral knowledge, combined with current scientific methods, points to new ways of restoring the balance of the river. The listing says the usual cinema rates apply. A documentary with a discussion is an easy evening alone, since the film gives everyone something to talk about. «Rencontre avec Éric Julien, géographe et écrivain dans le cadre du mois du documentaire. En partenariat avec l'Université populaire du Pays d'Arles» Starts 20:30, ends about 22:30. Source: OpenAgenda — SCARE - Syndicat des Cinémas d'Art, de Répertoire et d'Essai (open data).

Tue24Nov
SocialArles
20:30–23:00

Film night and language café meeting at Le Méjan cinema, Arles

Cinémas Le Méjan (Actes Sud)

On Tuesday 24 November 2026 at 20:30 Cinémas Le Méjan, the arthouse cinema run by Actes Sud in Arles, screens the film Club Kid followed by a meeting with the Café des Langues Arlésien, a local language-exchange group. The listing is short and does not describe the film or the exact running time, so the end time given here is approximate. It also gives no price, and other screenings at this cinema are listed at the usual cinema rates, so check the cinema page before you go. An evening that combines a film and a meeting with people who love languages is an easy outing alone: you share a screening with others, then there is a natural topic for conversation, and you can stay for the talk or leave quietly after the credits. «Café des langues CLUB KID | Rencontre avec le Café des Langues Arlésien» Starts 20:30, ends about 23:00. Source: OpenAgenda — SCARE - Syndicat des Cinémas d'Art, de Répertoire et d'Essai (open data).

First time?

How to join a book club alone

  1. Check the book, then relax. Many groups welcome people who have not finished it — the official page says if reading ahead matters.
  2. Arrive five minutes early and tell the host it is your first time; they will introduce you.
  3. Say one thing — a line you liked or a question. That is enough for a first evening.
  4. Nothing that suits you? Host a silent reading night: 60 minutes silent, 15 minutes talk, phones away, any book, finish at a café.

Phrases in the local language for your evening: Phrases for tonight

Questions people ask

Where can I join a book club in Arles?

This page lists 2 upcoming book clubs, readings, poetry nights and author talks in Arles at 1 venue, from city open data. Public libraries and bookshops run most of them, and most are free.

Can I go alone to a book club in Arles?

Yes. Most people at public book clubs and readings come alone; the host opens the conversation, and having finished the book is often optional. Arrive early and say it is your first time.

Is there a silent reading party in Arles?

If none is listed, host one: create a free invite on party.comealone.app, pick a café, read silently for 60 minutes, talk for 15, phones away, any book.

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