Salvator

Salvator is a French Catholic publishing house founded in 1924 in Mulhouse by Chanoine Alphonse Meyer. It describes its mission as offering the French-speaking public books that foster understanding of the Christian faith and the Church's message for contemporary society. The company was initially led by Robert and then Pierre Zumbiehl from 1928. In 1998, it was taken over by Yves Briend and moved to 103 rue Notre-Dame-des-Champs in Paris's 6th arrondissement. Salvator is a member of the religious group of the Syndicat national de l'édition. In 2002, it created its own distribution structure, Salvator Diffusion. On 1 January 2017, David Briend, son of Yves Briend, became chairman of the board, with Régis de Villers as general manager. In 2023, the house was acquired by Grégory Turpin and Pierre Chausse, with Chausse becoming CEO. In 2024, the offices moved to Station 15. Salvator publishes a wide range of religious and general-interest books, including history, spirituality, theology, and current affairs. Its catalog includes collections such as Forum, Controverses, Carte Blanche, Salvator Famille, and 100 prières. The publisher has received numerous literary awards, including the Prix de littérature religieuse and the Grand prix catholique de littérature. Its website features new releases, monthly selections, and videos, with a focus on Christian themes and contemporary issues.

Salvator was founded in 1924 in Mulhouse by Chanoine Alphonse Meyer. From 1928, it was led by Robert Zumbiehl and later by Pierre Zumbiehl. In 1998, Yves Briend took over the publishing house and relocated it to 103 rue Notre-Dame-des-Champs in Paris's 6th arrondissement. Salvator is a member of the religious group of the Syndicat national de l'édition. In 2002, the company established its own distribution arm, Salvator Diffusion. On 1 January 2017, David Briend, son of Yves Briend, was appointed chairman of the board, and Régis de Villers became general manager. In 2023, the house was acquired by Grégory Turpin and Pierre Chausse, with Chausse assuming the role of CEO. In 2024, the offices were moved to Station 15. Throughout its history, Salvator has published works on Christian faith, history, spirituality, and contemporary issues, and has been recognized with numerous literary awards.

• 2024

  Offices moved to Station 15

• 2023

  Acquired by Grégory Turpin and Pierre Chausse

• 2017

  David Briend becomes chairman; Régis de Villers general manager

• 2002

  Creation of Salvator Diffusion

• 1998

  Yves Briend takes over and moves to Paris

• 1928

  Robert Zumbiehl takes over leadership

• 1924

  Founded in Mulhouse by Chanoine Alphonse Meyer

Catholic publishing house offering books on Christian faith and contemporary society for the French-speaking public.

• Catholiques en politique

• Ukraine, Gaza et autres tracas

• Bye bye Geneviève !

• Martyrs du communisme

• Seul contre Hitler

• Le charnier de la République

• Les nouveaux mystères de Chartres

• 500 ans de présence chrétienne au Cambodge

• Rien n’échappe à l’Histoire

• Les oubliés du Temple

• Un prêtre sous la Révolution et l´Empire

• LES FRANCISCAINS EN TERRE SAINTE (1869-1889)

• Dieu n´est pas mort en enfer

• Edmond Michelet

• Colombey

1. 1Éditions Salvator official websiteeditions-salvator.com
2. 2Salvator (maison d'édition) - Wikipediafr.wikipedia.org
3. 3Salvator - Wikidatawikidata.org
4. 4Histoire | Salvatoreditions-salvator.com
5. 5Découvrez notre histoire | Salvatoreditions-salvator.com
6. 6Histoire post-moderne (depuis 1989) | Salvatoreditions-salvator.com