As part of the commune's 75th anniversary (1950-2025), the theme chosen for this writing competition is: the town of Saint-Mandrier.
Entries must be received by January 05, 2026.
Entries must be received by January 05, 2026.
Contest open from November 05 to January 05, 2026, to all adults residing in metropolitan France.
Registration is free of charge.
Short story submission:
By digital file to the following address: [email protected]
1. the text in Word format, or PC-readable word processor (PDF formats will not be accepted), Arial font size 11, and without signature to preserve anonymity:
2. a note giving your full name, age, address, telephone number, e-mail address, the title of your text and a word count.
By non-registered mail to the following address
Médiathèque Françoise Montagne
Hôtel de ville
Place des Résistants
83430 Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer
At the Françoise Montagne media library reception desk at the following address:
4, avenue Marc Baron
83430 Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer
Instructions:
Write a short story in French of around 1,000 words on a given theme (a margin of ± 100 words is accepted).
Entry is open to non-commercially published authors only. Jury members and organizers may not enter.
Entries must be entirely unpublished. It must include a title (which will not be counted in the word count), contain no elements that could identify the author, and not have already won a prize in another competition.
The use of artificial intelligence in the writing of the manuscript is forbidden.
Selection criteria :
1. Respect for the theme
2. Quality of writing and spelling
3. originality
Juries :
The jury will be made up of personalities recognized for their skills in the literary and cultural fields.
Its decisions are final and cannot be appealed. Decisions are taken by majority vote. In the event of a tie, the President will have the casting vote.
Mentions :
The organizers reserve the right to cancel or adapt the competition in the event of exceptional circumstances beyond their control.
Participation in the competition implies full acceptance of the present rules.
Registration is free of charge.
Short story submission:
By digital file to the following address: [email protected]
1. the text in Word format, or PC-readable word processor (PDF formats will not be accepted), Arial font size 11, and without signature to preserve anonymity:
2. a note giving your full name, age, address, telephone number, e-mail address, the title of your text and a word count.
By non-registered mail to the following address
Médiathèque Françoise Montagne
Hôtel de ville
Place des Résistants
83430 Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer
At the Françoise Montagne media library reception desk at the following address:
4, avenue Marc Baron
83430 Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer
Instructions:
Write a short story in French of around 1,000 words on a given theme (a margin of ± 100 words is accepted).
Entry is open to non-commercially published authors only. Jury members and organizers may not enter.
Entries must be entirely unpublished. It must include a title (which will not be counted in the word count), contain no elements that could identify the author, and not have already won a prize in another competition.
The use of artificial intelligence in the writing of the manuscript is forbidden.
Selection criteria :
1. Respect for the theme
2. Quality of writing and spelling
3. originality
Juries :
The jury will be made up of personalities recognized for their skills in the literary and cultural fields.
Its decisions are final and cannot be appealed. Decisions are taken by majority vote. In the event of a tie, the President will have the casting vote.
Mentions :
The organizers reserve the right to cancel or adapt the competition in the event of exceptional circumstances beyond their control.
Participation in the competition implies full acceptance of the present rules.
Opening times
Opening times
From 26 November 2025 until 5 January 2026 - Open everyday
Location
Location
- stmandriersurmer.bibenligne.fr
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
