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Lyon-based French publishing house specializing in fine illustrated books on heritage, photography, and fine arts.

Last updated September 29, 2026

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Overview

Éditions Libel is a French publishing house based in Lyon, operating between the Rhône and Saône rivers. The company describes itself as publishing "beaux livres" (fine illustrated books) in the fields of heritage, photography, and fine arts. Its catalogue spans a wide range of subjects including regionalism, architecture, urbanism, gastronomy, arts, contemporary art, fashion, history, society, and literature. The publisher organizes its output into several named collections, such as Collection Bambane, Collection Fourvière, Collection Théâtre, and Collection Sciences Po, alongside thematic categories like Patrimoines, Régionalisme, and Histoire. With hundreds of titles listed on its website, Éditions Libel has established a significant presence in regional French publishing, particularly in the Lyon area, with numerous books dedicated to local history, heritage, and culture. The company maintains an active online store and newsletter, and its catalogue includes both in-print and out-of-print titles, limited editions, and special offers.

History

Éditions Libel is a publishing house based in Lyon, France. While the exact founding date is not provided in the available evidence, the company has built a catalogue of hundreds of titles, with its website listing 163 items under the "Libel" tag and 133 under "Histoires" (Histories). The publisher's identity is closely tied to Lyon and the surrounding region, as reflected in its self-description: "Les éditions Libel publient, entre Rhône et Saône, des beaux livres dans les domaines du patrimoine, de la photographie et des beaux-arts" (Éditions Libel publishes, between the Rhône and Saône, fine books in the fields of heritage, photography, and fine arts). Over time, it has developed several thematic collections, including Collection Bambane, Collection Fourvière, Collection Théâtre, Collection Sciences Po, and Collection Lignes de Vi[ll]es. Its catalogue includes works on local history, architecture, urbanism, gastronomy, and society, with a notable focus on Lyon and its heritage. The publisher also offers limited editions and special offers, and maintains an active online presence with a newsletter and e-commerce functionality. The Wikidata entry Q104678395 exists for the entity, though it contains no additional details in the provided evidence.

Products and positioning

Publisher of fine illustrated books focused on heritage, photography, and fine arts, with a strong regional identity in Lyon and the Rhône-Alpes area.

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