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Presse Release – France Livre – The French Publishing Network

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mai 2025

For over 150 years, the Bureau International de l’Édition Française (BIEF) has worked to extend the reach of French publishing and promote international networking. Today, it becomes France Livre – The French Publishing Network.

More than a name change, France Livre signals a renewed ambition: to strengthen editorial partnerships, foster global collaboration, and provide French publishers with the tools to grow their international presence.

A Visual Identity that Embodies Connection

This new chapter comes with a refreshed graphic identity. The France Livre logo, created by Line Celo, is a dynamic symbol of network, flow, and interconnection—a visual metaphor for its mission: circulating ideas, building bridges, and linking professionals across borders. It reflects a publishing ecosystem in constant motion, grounded in shared values and open to the world.

A Unified Network

France Livre unites nearly 350 publishing houses—from major groups to independent and specialized presses. It offers international professionals a clear, structured entry point into the French publishing landscape, facilitating direct access to catalogues, rights opportunities, and trusted partners. Created by and for publishers, France Livre fosters long-term collaboration in a professional and agile framework. It empowers members to expand their visibility, identify new prospects, and structure their export strategies to seize emerging opportunities.

A Strategic Gateway to French Publishing

For international professionals, France Livre is a reliable entry point into the full spectrum of French publishing. It offers clarity, consistency, and connection. France Livre drives a portfolio of targeted, high-impact networking opportunities:

the Paris Book Market, now a major international hub for rights professionals interested in discovering and engaging with the French publishing scene;
fellowship programmes, fostering enduring editorial partnerships and encouraging peer learning through curated professional exchanges;
hybrid B2B formats, combining digital and in-person access to new markets;
Francophone initiatives, extending collaboration to French-speaking publishers worldwide and amplifying the circulation of books that reflect the richness and diversity of Francophone voices.

These formats create concrete opportunities for visibility, negotiation, and growth—while helping publishers navigate a fast-evolving global sector.

Supported by Public Institutions

France Livre’s roadmap is co-built with publishers and relies on close partnerships with key operators, including the Centre national du livre (CNL) and the Institut français. It also benefits from the support of public institutions such as the French Ministry of Culture, the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, La SOFIA, and the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie. This institutional support ensures continuity, credibility, and commitment—reinforcing France Livre’s legitimacy as a trusted international actor. France Livre remains rooted in the field, attuned to the challenges of the profession, and committed to fostering sustainable, meaningful exchange.

“With France Livre, we are injecting new momentum into the collective action launched over 150 years ago. Our ambition is clear: to multiply exchanges, raise the profile of our publishers, and open new markets—in close coordination with our partners in France and abroad. I trust the France Livre team to carry this mission forward with agility and vision.” — Antoine Gallimard, President of France Livre

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