La Plume noire
La Plume noire, an anarchist bookstore in Lyon, is targeted by an attack of the far-right, provoking a shock in Lyon's far-left circles.
5th anniversary in 2026
In context
- When
- Saturday, March 20 20215 years ago
- Category
- Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
- Era
- 21st century · 2020s
- Anniversary
- 5th in 2026
- Recorded from
- Wikipedia “On this day” feed
At a glance
Dates: From 1989.
Place: France.
Type: bookstore.
What happened
History Foundation and early years (1989–1997) The bookstore La Plume noire was founded by the Francophone Fédération Anarchiste (FA) in 1989. Its initial location was a space used by the anarchist movement throughout the 20th century, situated at 13 Rue Pierre Blanc in the Croix-Rousse district, an area deeply tied to anarchist history since the time of the Canuts and the first wave of the Lyonnais anarchist press (1882–1884). [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] During its first year,
Legacy and Influence Impact on Lyon’s anarchist and anti-fascist movement La Plume noire played a central role in positioning the CGA as a 'pivotal' element of anti-fascism in Lyon. [ 1 ] The bookstore is frequently mentioned in activist testimonies documented by Olivier Minot as a primary point of entry and contact for those discovering anarchism and anti-fascism. [ 2 ] ^ Cite error: The named reference :4 was invoked but never defined (see the help page ). ^ Minot, Olivier (2024). "À bas l'état,
La Plume noire is an anarchist bookstore and publishing house located at 8 Rue Diderot in Lyon, France. Frequently targeted by Lyon's far-right movement, it serves as a gathering point for the city's anarchists and anti-fascists.
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March 20 2021 — 5 years ago, on a Saturday.
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