Marguerite Duras

What Marguerite Duras does

The Association Internationale Marguerite Duras is a French non-profit cultural association (loi de 1901) founded on 28 February 1997 and registered under SIRET 421 744 848 00019, headquartered at the Mairie de Duras with its primary operating venue, the Centre Marguerite Duras, at 14 Boulevard Jean Brisseau, 47120 Duras in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. The organization preserves and promotes the literary and cinematic legacy of writer and filmmaker Marguerite Duras through a portfolio of cultural programming including film screenings (a documented filmography of 28 films), the annual Rencontres de Duras lecture series, the Les Quatre Saisons des Ecritures creative writing program, themed exhibitions, and a podcast collaboration with France Culture.

Revenue is generated primarily through Centre entry fees (5 EUR per person), undisclosed annual membership cotisations, and ancillary co-branded commercial partnerships (notably the Cuvée Marguerite Duras wine with Berticot), supplemented by institutional support from regional agencies including DRAC Nouvelle-Aquitaine and the Agence du Livre. The customer base consists of cultural tourists, literary heritage enthusiasts, academic researchers studying Duras's work, and writers and artists participating in the association's programs. Distribution is anchored by the physical Centre in rural Duras, with national reach via the France Culture podcast partnership and academic publishing collaborations (e.g., Brill | Rodopi, 2018).

Operationally, the association is led by President Claude Fourcade and governed through recurring statutory and leadership filings with the Sous-Préfecture de Marmande, the most recent being a leadership modification in November 2024. Technology infrastructure is minimal — the website is hosted on Jimdo, there is no mobile app or public API, and there are no disclosed AI/ML capabilities. Scale signals indicate a small, single-venue organization with no disclosed headcount or revenue.

Name

Marguerite Duras

Legal name

Association Internationale Marguerite Duras

Website

https://margueriteduras.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Association Internationale Marguerite Duras is a French non-profit cultural association founded in 1997 that operates the Centre Marguerite Duras in Duras, France, preserving the literary and cinematic legacy of writer Marguerite Duras through film screenings, exhibitions, creative writing programs, and cultural events for heritage visitors, researchers, and artists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Heritage Services

NAICS

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Museums (712110), Historical Sites (71212)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Museums & Heritage Sites (History, Science, Specialty) (BPAGAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cultural Heritage Institutions (Archives, Historic Houses, Monuments Foundations) (THAJADAI), Cultural Centers & Multidisciplinary Arts Institutions (THAJADAJ), Literary Arts & Writing Organizations (BPAGAHAK)

Keywords

• Literary heritage preservation
• Cultural association services
• Writer legacy curation
• Literary event programming
• Cultural venue management

Headquarters

HQ city

Duras

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The association collects annual membership fees (cotisations) from members. A membership bulletin for 2026 is available on the website, indicating this as a recurring revenue stream.
2. Centre Entry Fees: The Centre Marguerite Duras charges 5 euros per person for entry, with group rates available upon inquiry. This represents a direct revenue stream from visitors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Association Internationale Marguerite Duras is a non-profit cultural association dedicated to preserving and promoting the literary and cinematic legacy of French writer Marguerite Duras (1914-1996). It operates the Centre Marguerite Duras, a cultural venue in Duras, France offering 5€ entry, film screenings of Duras's filmography, annual literary encounters (Rencontres de Duras), creative writing workshops (Les Quatre Saisons des Ecritures), themed exhibitions, and digital content via France Culture podcasts.

Product overview

The Association Marguerite Duras operates primarily as a cultural organization centered around the Centre Marguerite Duras, a cultural venue dedicated to preserving and promoting the literary and cinematic legacy of Marguerite Duras. The organization offers a portfolio of cultural products and services including: a physical cultural center (Centre Marguerite Duras) open to visitors; published works including books, CDs, and DVDs through partnerships with publishers like Benoit Jacob Edition and Brill | Rodopi; regular film screenings of Duras's directorial works and related documentaries; the 'Rencontres de Duras' annual lecture series featuring literary, film, and academic guests; the 'Les Quatre Saisons des Ecritures' creative writing program for regional youth; themed exhibitions; a branded wine partnership (Cuvée Marguerite Duras Berticot); and digital content including podcasts with France Culture. The organization also operates the 'Archives' containing detailed filmography, bibliography, and indexes of guests received at Duras. It functions as a non-profit cultural association under French law, hosted on the Jimdo platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Centre Marguerite Duras (Cultural Venue) A physical cultural center and visitor center located at 14 Boulevard Jean Brisseau, 47120 Duras, France, dedicated to preserving and promoting the legacy of writer Marguerite Duras. Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 15h to 18h, with additional morning hours during extreme heat. Admission is 5€ per person, with group rates available upon inquiry. For cultural tourists, literary enthusiasts, and general public visitors.
• Rencontres de Duras (Annual Literary Event Series) An annual cultural event series featuring lectures, encounters, and discussions with researchers, filmmakers, authors, and artists connected to Marguerite Duras's work. For literary enthusiasts, academics, and the cultural community.
• Les Quatre Saisons des Ecritures (Creative Writing Program) A regional creative writing program for youth held at the Centre Marguerite Duras, organized in partnership with Labo des Histoires and DRAC Nouvelle-Aquitaine. For young writers, students, and creative writing participants in the region.
• Cuvée Marguerite Duras (Wine Partnership) A branded wine produced in partnership with Berticot, labeled 'Cuvée Marguerite Duras' A.O.P. Côtes de Duras. For consumers of regional French wines and cultural heritage enthusiasts.
• Publications (Livres - CD - DVD) Published books, CDs, and DVDs related to Marguerite Duras, including the Benoit Jacob Edition publications and scholarly works such as 'Marguerite Duras. Un théâtre de voix / A Theatre of Voices' (Brill | Rodopi, Faux Titre, Volume 420, 2018). For readers, scholars, and collectors of Duras's works.
• Expositions Marguerite Duras (Exhibition Program) Exhibition program featuring displays and installations related to Marguerite Duras, her life, and literary works, hosted at the Centre Marguerite Duras. For cultural visitors, art enthusiasts, and literary heritage audiences.
• Podcast France Culture - L'Amante anglaise (Book Club) A podcast collaboration with France Culture featuring discussions about Marguerite Duras's works, including a Book Club episode on 'L'Amante anglaise' aired April 7, 2025. For literary audiences, researchers, and podcast listeners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual cultural programming including seasonal workshops, film screenings, and literary events

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Librairie LibelluleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLibrairie Libellule in Marmande (33 rue de la Libération, 47200-MARMANDE) serves as a partner for book sales and operates a reading club on the second Tuesday of each month at 19h. The partnership supports distribution of literary works and promotes reading culture in the region.
• Agence du Livre et de la Communication Audiovisuelle de la Région Nouvelle AquitainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government agency partnership for audio-visual and literary communication projects. Collaborated on podcast production about Marguerite Duras's childhood in Indochine and Guyenne.
• France CulturecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational public radio partnership for podcast content distribution. Featured programs include 'Le Book Club' discussions on Duras works with researchers and performers.
• DRAC Nouvelle-AquitainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirection Régionale des Affairs Culturelles (Regional Cultural Affairs) provides institutional support for cultural programming including 'Les Quatre Saisons des Ecritures' creative writing initiative.
• Labo des HistoiresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional creative writing network partner for 'Les Quatre Saisons des Ecritures' program supporting youth creative writing workshops.
• Brill | RodopiminorOthersAcademic publisher of 'Marguerite Duras. Un théâtre de voix / A Theatre of Voices' (Faux Titre, Volume 420, 2018) edited by Mary Noonan and Joëlle Pagès-Pindon.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• DRAC Nouvelle-Aquitaine: Regional cultural affairs directorate providing institutional support to heritage operators including the Association Marguerite Duras. Comparable as a funder/program partner in the same regional cultural ecosystem.
• France Culture: National public radio producing literary content including the Book Club and documentary features on Duras. Comparable as a content distribution and cultural programming partner for literary heritage organizations.

Direct peers

• Maison natale Marcel Proust: Birthplace museum of Marcel Proust in Illiers-Combray. Comparable literary heritage house with museum operations, ticket sales, and community events tied to a single author's legacy.
• Maison Jean Cocteau: Cultural heritage site dedicated to Jean Cocteau, encompassing literary and cinematic legacy. Comparable: single-artist heritage venue combining literature, film, and visual arts programming.
• Maison de Balzac: Paris museum dedicated to Honoré de Balzac, another canonical French author. Comparable single-author literary heritage site with physical venue, exhibitions, and cultural programming.
• Association Maisons d'écrivain et Patrimoines littéraires: National network of literary heritage houses in France. The Association Marguerite Duras is a member/partner; the network coordinates programming, best practices, and joint cultural initiatives for literary heritage sites.
• Centre International Marguerite Yourcenar: A cultural center in Flanders dedicated to the legacy of Marguerite Yourcenar, another major French-language author. Directly comparable: single-author literary heritage site with museum, events, and scholarly programming.
• Musée Colette: Literary heritage museum in Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye dedicated to writer Colette. Comparable single-author French literary museum with exhibitions, events, and gift shop.

Regional players

• Château de Duras: Medieval heritage castle in the same commune of Duras. Adjacent tourism anchor with shared regional catchment; visitors to one site may visit the other, making it a partial complement/competitor for tourist traffic in Duras.
• Villa Cavrois: Heritage house operated under Centre des monuments nationaux with cultural programming, exhibitions, and ticketed entry. Comparable operational model for a heritage site with cultural events and membership-based engagement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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