The Society of French Bibliophiles was founded on 1 January 1820 in Paris, France.

[1] It aimed to publish previously unpublished historical or literary documents or, at the very least, rare works of significance to French history or ancient literature.

Membership required a passion for books, ownership of a library, and adherence to statutes, including nomination by two members and approval by majority vote.

The French Bibliophile Society met twice a month and held two large annual meetings, one in January and the other in May.

[3] Jérôme Pichon, a member since 1843, became the president of the Society of French Bibliophiles in 1844.