A Literary Weekend in Paris You Won't Want to Miss

If your idea of a great escape involves cobblestone streets, good conversation, and even better company, this one's for you. On September 16-17, 2026, a small group of travelers will gather in Paris for a two-day literary retreat built around bestselling author Jo Piazza and her latest novel, a heist story set in the very city where the gathering unfolds.

The weekend reads less like a standard book event and more like a story of its own. On September 16, guests will start with a private brunch in Saint-Germain-des-Prés hosted by designer and author India Hicks, celebrating her new book on entertaining (chaos included). From there, the group heads to the Luxembourg Gardens for a golden-hour photo session before settling in for cocktails at a beloved English-language bookstore, joined by Jo Piazza and a Paris-based journalist for an evening of literary talk. As dusk falls, everyone boards a private boat on the Seine for a dinner cruise with the author herself, Eiffel Tower included as the backdrop.

On September 17, the day brings a hands-on cooking class with the founder of a well-known Parisian culinary school, followed by the weekend's grand finale: a Great Gatsby-themed evening of dinner and dancing at the Ritz Paris, marking a century since Fitzgerald's novel first hit shelves.

It's the kind of trip that blurs the line between reading a story and stepping into one, proof that the best travel experiences are often the ones built around a great book, the right city, and people worth talking to.

Seats are limited and reserved for a small circle of members, so if literary escapes are your thing, this is one to watch closely.
Join us in Paris: edgeescapes.com/jo-piazza

About The Authors

Edge Realty was founded in 1990 in the waterfront community of Edgewood, Rhode Island, inspired by the richness of the architecture and the quintessential Ocean State coastline. With a background in the arts, we took our creativity and strategic thinking into Real Estate. Since then, Edge Realty opened its South County and Newport locations, and has continued to expand; now operating throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut, with referral partners worldwide. With three strong decades of sales in all aspects of real estate, from first time buyers to luxury homes, Edge Realty has sold thousands of properties- including one-of-a-kind architect designed homes, historic time pieces, and whimsical beach cottages. We bring the Art of Real Estate to you – with a Creative Edge.