Expertise in conservation since 1950

The creation of La Reliure du Limousin dates back to the early 1950s in the Corrèze region. Mr Ferret, the company’s founder, set up a workshop specializing in bookbinding and book covers restoration for libraries. This conservation workshop rapidly established itself as a leading authority in the field, gaining a reputation for the exceptional quality of its work.

Trained by the Bibliothèque Nationale (French national library), he was soon well schooled and was entrusted with the restoration of precious works in the Bibliothèque du Sénat and the Bibliothèque de l’Assemblée Nationale, becoming a renowned restorer of old books.

1980

At the beginning of the 1980s, as he approached retirement, Mr Ferret was joined by Mr Guionie and then Mr Landrieu to ensure the future of his conservation workshop, wyhose creation and quality of work was the pride of his professional life.

The early 1980s marked a major shift, with the company specialising in the restoration of archive documents and extending its services to the Departmental and Municipal Archives under the commercial drive of Mr Landrieu. Mr Ferret, a renowned restorer of old books, welcomed new colleagues to continue the legacy he had built up.

For over 30 years, Mr Guionie has continued the work of the founder, demonstrating a growing commitment to rigorous standards, quality, and respect for the documents entrusted to him.

1990

In 1990, the company was awarded the “Prix de la Culture et de l’Information Scientifiques et Techniques” for its Corporate Culture activities.

2010

In 2010, the company was awarded the “Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant” (Living Heritage Company) label by the French Ministry of Culture in recognition of its expertise and excellence. (The label has always been renewed to this day)

2014

In 2014, after a lengthy process of transferring his expertise, Mr Guionie passed the company on to Mr Cazenave, a former bookbinder and restorer who had joined the company 22 years earlier.

2019

In 2021, La Reliure du Limousin is joined by a small workshop specialised in the restoration of heritage documents, founded in 1977 and based in Deux-Sèvres: Atelier Benoist.

2021

In 2021, La Reliure du Limousin and Arkhênum, a prestigious company specialising in heritage enhancement and digitisation, embark on a new adventure: MEMORIST.

Thanks to Arkhênum’s international network, particularly in Europe and Africa, La Reliure du Limousin offers its expertise in restoring ancient documents to world heritage institutions. The international adventure begins…

The 60 employees of La Reliure du Limousin

2022

The 60 employees of La Reliure du Limousin Centre de Formation d’Apprentis – CFA) of La Reliure du Limousin and the arrival of the first class of apprentice bookbinders, who will discover and practise the profession on a national and international scale.

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