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Libraires du Sud

Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône Reg W133007862 · RNA/JOAFE Sign up to see website
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52
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
52/100 · methodology

About Libraires du Sud

to bring together the booksellers of the PACA region; to support the regional network of book-servers by collective actions; to promote, through concerted actions, books and reading; to be a representative interlocutor with the public authorities and professional networks for all matters relating to books and reading; to reflect on the future of the book-consulting library, so as to enable it to adapt and assert itself in the face of other sales networks; to improve the knowledge of the book-making profession by sharing information held by each person; to promote the law on the single price of books and to defend its observance according to the laws in force, by being in court if necessary; to organise demonstrations and take …

réunir les libraires de la région PACA ; soutenir par des actions collectives le réseau régional des libraires adhérents ; favoriser, par des actions concertées, le livre et la lecture ; être un interlocuteur représentatif auprès des pouvoirs publics et des réseaux professionnels pour tout ce qui concerne le livre et la lecture; réfléchir à l'avenir de la librairie-conseil, afin de lui permettre de s'adapter et de s'affirmer face aux autres réseaux de vente; améliorer les connaissances des métiers du livre par une mise en commun de l'information détenue par chacun ; promouvoir la loi sur le prix unique du livre et en défendre le respect selon les textes en vigueur, en estant en justice si nécessaire ; organiser des …

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Founded
Headquarters
Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône
Foundation type
Registered Association (Déclaration simple)

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in France
Integrity Assessment This charity: 52
Peer average: 52

Red flags

· All clear
Préfecture deregistration
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Libraires du Sud is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. It is registered with the Repertoire National des Associations (RNA). It was founded in 1998 and has been operating for 28 years. Its registration number is W133007862. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

Libraires du Sud has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 52 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in France is 52/100.

Libraires du Sud is located in Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. The organization was established in 1998 and has been active for 28 years. Its registered address is 4 RUE Saint-Ferréol, 13001, France.

Libraires du Sud is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in France. It operates as a Déclaration simple.

Libraires du Sud has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Prefecture. Visit the Libraires du Sud profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

to bring together the booksellers of the PACA region; to support the regional network of book-servers by collective actions; to promote, through concerted actions, books and reading; to be a representative interlocutor with the public authorities and professional networks for all matters relating to books and reading; to reflect on the future of the book-consulting library, so as to enable it to adapt and assert itself in the face of other sales networks; to improve the knowledge of the book-making profession by sharing information held by each person; to promote the law on the single price of books and to defend its observance according to the laws in force, by... Libraires du Sud is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in France. The organization was founded in 1998.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in France: Libraires du Sud's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 is in line with the peer average of 52/100.

Libraires du Sud is a registered association in France. Donations to qualifying French nonprofits are eligible for a tax reduction of 66% of the donated amount, up to 20% of your taxable income. Donations to organizations providing aid to people in need qualify for a 75% reduction up to a set ceiling.

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French donations to associations d'intérêt général or associations reconnues d'utilité publique are deductible (66% crédit d'impôt for individuals up to a cap).

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Registration and legal identity
Journal Officiel des Associations (JOAFE)

Data freshness

Last updated
May 26, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No Comptes annuels (Journal Officiel) on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Libraires du Sud

What is Libraires du Sud?
Libraires du Sud is a advocacy & civil rights registered association based in Marseille, France. to bring together the booksellers of the PACA region; to support the regional network of book-servers by collective actions; to promote, through concerted actions, books and reading; to be a representative interlocutor with the public authorities and professional networks for all matters relating to books and reading; to reflect on the future of the book-consulting library, so as to enable it to adapt and assert itself in the face of other sales networks; to improve the knowledge of the book-making profession by sharing information held by each person; to promote the law on the single price of books and to defend its observance according to the laws in force, by being in court if necessary; to organise demonstrations and take any initiatives which could help to achieve the object of the association
When was Libraires du Sud founded?
Libraires du Sud was founded in 1998.
Where is Libraires du Sud located?
Headquartered in Marseille, France.
Is Libraires du Sud trustworthy?
Libraires du Sud has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Libraires du Sud's registration number?
Registration: W133007862 (France).
What is Libraires du Sud's website?
http://librairesdusud.com
Are donations to Libraires du Sud tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of France under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.