Cercle de la Librairie
French interprofessional book-trade syndicate founded in 1847, grouping publishing and bookselling professions.
Last updated September 16, 2026
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Overview
The Cercle de la Librairie is a French interprofessional syndicate serving the book sector and its actors. Created in 1847 and governed by the law of 21 March 1884, it groups the different book professions, mainly publishing and bookselling. It is made up of natural persons — heads of publishing houses and company executives — and is administered by a nine-member board of directors. Its president is Denis Mollat. The organization translates and adapts norms and standards that it makes freely available to book professionals, and it awards corporate medals recognizing employees of the book industries and trade.
History
Created in 1847, the Cercle de la Librairie is a syndicate governed by the law of 21 March 1884. It groups the different professions of the book, principally publishing and bookselling. It is constituted of natural persons, heads of publishing houses and company executives, and is administered by a board of directors of nine members. Its president is Denis Mollat.
Products and positioning
Interprofessional syndicate at the service of the book and its actors
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