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Prix Goncourt Winners, 2005–2025

Explore the Prix Goncourt winners from 2005 to 2025, including each winning work, its author and detailed book information. Browse the winners chronologically or discover which award-winning book may suit your reading preferences.

Category
French-language fiction
Country
France
Founded
1903
Frequency
Annual
Prize
€10
Official website
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Latest Prix Goncourt Winner

2025 Winner

La Maison vide

by Laurent Mauvignier

Prix Goncourt Winners by Year

21 winners from 2005 to 2025, newest first.

About the Prix Goncourt

The Académie Goncourt gives this prize to the French language prose work it considers the finest and most imaginative of the year.

Why it began: Created through Edmond de Goncourt’s will, the Académie Goncourt awarded the prize for the first time in 1903 to support literary creation and preserve the brothers’ legacy.

The Prix Goncourt is an annual France award, with a prize of €10.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the latest Prix Goncourt?

The most recent Prix Goncourt winner in our records is “La Maison vide” by Laurent Mauvignier, awarded in 2025.

What is the list of Prix Goncourt winners?

This page lists the Prix Goncourt winners from 2005 to 2025, newest first, with each winning book and its author. Jump to the full list under “Prix Goncourt Winners by Year”.

When was the Prix Goncourt founded?

The Prix Goncourt was founded in 1903.

How much is the Prix Goncourt worth?

The cheque is symbolic — about ten euros — but winning the Prix Goncourt reliably turns a novel into a French bestseller.