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98 French newspapers in the directory
Characterized by strong partisan roots and a tradition of intellectual commentary, the national newspaper market relies on a core group of historic dailies. Le Monde stands out as the foremost centre-left publication, widely respected for its in-depth international coverage. Its primary conservative counterpart, Le Figaro, is the oldest continuously published daily, founded in 1826. Further left is Liberation, famously co-founded by Jean-Paul Sartre in 1973, while Les Echos dominates financial reporting. Beyond these centralized Parisian titles, a massive regional press operates across the provinces, spearheaded by Ouest-France, which holds the largest overall circulation nationwide. Paperboy indexes 98 French newspapers — browse the full directory below.
Compiled by Paperboy editorial · Updated 2026-06-18
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Le Monde
Paris, Ile de France
Founded in 1944 following the liberation of Paris, this influential daily is widely considered France’s newspaper of record for its rigorous investigative journalism and in-depth analysis of national and international affairs. It commands a significant global readership, serving as a primary intellectual voice for the French-speaking world and setting the agenda for political discourse across the country.
Le Monde Diplomatique
Paris, Ile de France
Originating as a monthly supplement to a major French daily in 1954, this publication has evolved into an influential international journal known for its rigorous, left-leaning analysis of global geopolitics, economics, and culture. It reaches a worldwide audience through dozens of translated editions, serving as a prominent platform for critical commentary on the impact of neoliberal globalization and international relations.
Le Nouvel Observateur
Paris, Ile de France
Le Nouvel Obs, formerly Le Nouvel Observateur, is a prominent French weekly news magazine based in Paris. Established in 1964, it provides comprehensive coverage of domestic and international politics, social issues, and culture, maintaining a center-left editorial perspective while offering in-depth analysis and investigative reporting.
Le Parisien
Paris, Ile de France
Founded in 1944, this influential daily newspaper maintains a massive readership by balancing comprehensive national reporting with a unique, deep focus on local news across Paris and its surrounding Île-de-France region. It serves as a cornerstone of the French media landscape, blending investigative journalism and practical service information to appeal to a broad, diverse public.
Le Petit Journal
Paris, Ile-de-France
Serving a global audience of French expatriates and travelers, this digital publication provides localized news and practical information across more than 70 cities worldwide. It has established itself as an essential bridge for the French-speaking community abroad, offering editorial content tailored to the specific cultural and social needs of those living outside of France.
Le Point
Paris, Ile de France
Founded in 1972, this prominent French news magazine is recognized for its in-depth analytical reporting, investigative journalism, and liberal-conservative editorial stance. It maintains a significant national reach, serving an educated readership with comprehensive coverage of politics, economics, science, and cultural affairs.
Le Progres
Lyon, Rhone Alpes
Le Progrès is a major French regional daily newspaper based in Lyon. Founded in 1859, it serves the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, covering departments like Rhône, Loire, and Ain. It provides comprehensive reporting on local politics, sports, and community news alongside national and international headlines.
Le Républicain Lorrain
Metz, Lorraine
Serving the Moselle department and surrounding regions, this daily publication has been a cornerstone of regional journalism since its founding in 1919. It is widely recognized for its extensive coverage of local news, cross-border issues with neighboring Luxembourg and Germany, and its commitment to maintaining deep-rooted connections with the communities of Lorraine.
Le Télégramme de Brest
Brest, Brittany
Le Télégramme is a prominent French regional daily newspaper based in Brest, Brittany. Founded in 1944, it provides comprehensive coverage of local news across the Breton departments, alongside national and international reports. It is recognized for its strong regional identity and focus on community-centric journalism.
L'Echo du Pas de Calais
Lillers, Nord-Pas-de-Calais
L'Echo du Pas-de-Calais is a free monthly newspaper published by the Departmental Council of Pas-de-Calais. Based in Lillers, it covers local news, cultural heritage, environmental initiatives, and public services across the department, aiming to connect residents and highlight the region's dynamic social and economic life.
L'Equipe
Paris, Ile de France
L'Équipe is a major French nationwide daily newspaper devoted to sport, based in Paris. Founded in 1946, it is famous for its extensive coverage of football, cycling, and rugby. It is also credited with the creation of the Tour de France and the UEFA Champions League.
Les Echos
Paris, Ile de France
Founded in 1908, this prominent daily serves as France’s leading financial and business newspaper, offering in-depth analysis of economic policy, corporate strategy, and global markets. It is widely regarded as the authoritative voice for the nation’s professional and political elite, shaping discourse on major industrial and financial developments.
Les Echos Bourse
Paris, Ile-de-France
Investir - Les Echos is a French financial news publication based in Paris. It provides comprehensive coverage of stock markets, investment advice, and economic analysis. The publication offers real-time data, expert commentary, and news on international financial trends to help investors make informed decisions about their portfolios.
L'essor Sarladais
Sarlat, Limousin
L'Essor Sarladais is a weekly French newspaper serving the Sarlat-la-Canéda region in the Dordogne department. Founded in 1944, it provides comprehensive coverage of local news, culture, and community events. Owned by the Sud Ouest group, it remains a vital source of information for the Périgord Noir area.
L'Est Republicain
Nancy, Lorraine
L'Est Républicain is a major French regional daily newspaper based in Nancy. Founded in 1889, it serves the Lorraine and Franche-Comté regions. The publication provides comprehensive coverage of local news, national politics, sports, and international events, maintaining a significant influence in eastern France's media landscape.
L'Express
Paris, Ile de France
Founded in 1953, this influential French news weekly is widely recognized for its intellectual depth, high-quality investigative reporting, and liberal-centrist editorial stance. It serves a broad audience of policy-minded readers by providing detailed analysis on national politics, international affairs, and societal trends.
L'Humanité
Paris, Ile de France
L'Humanité is a French daily newspaper founded in 1904 by Jean Jaurès. Based in Paris, it covers national and international news, politics, and social issues. Historically associated with the French Communist Party, the publication offers a progressive perspective on labor rights and socio-economic affairs.
Liberation
Paris, Ile de France
Libération is a prominent French daily newspaper founded in 1973 by Jean-Paul Sartre and Serge July. Known for its left-wing editorial stance and visually striking photography, the Paris-based publication covers national politics, culture, and international news, maintaining a significant influence on French public discourse and intellectual life.
L'independent
Perpignan, Languedoc-Roussillon
L’Indépendant is a regional daily newspaper based in Perpignan, France. Serving the departments of Pyrénées-Orientales and Aude, it provides comprehensive coverage of local news, politics, and social issues. Established in 1846, it remains a primary information source for the Occitanie region, focusing on community events.
L'Infoceane
Le Havre, Upper Normandy
Serving as a long-standing digital chronicle for the city of Le Havre, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local politics, maritime affairs, and regional economic developments. It functions as a primary source of information for residents and professionals, focusing specifically on the daily life and evolving identity of the port city.
L'Informateur
Eu, Upper Normandy
L'Informateur d'Eu is a French regional weekly newspaper based in the town of Eu, Normandy. Founded in 1898, it provides local news coverage for the Seine-Maritime and Somme departments, focusing on community events, municipal politics, and local economic developments within the Bresle Valley region.
Lozere Nouvelle
Mende, Languedoc-Roussillon
La Lozère Nouvelle is a leading French weekly newspaper based in Mende, serving the Lozère department. It provides comprehensive local news coverage, including politics, culture, and community events. Owned by the Centre France group, the publication remains a vital information source for the rural mountainous region of southern France.
L'Union L'Ardennais
Reims, Champagne-Ardenne
L'Union L'Ardennais is a prominent regional daily newspaper serving the Champagne-Ardenne and Picardy regions of northern France. Based in Reims, it provides extensive coverage of local news, politics, and culture. Owned by Groupe Rossel, the publication remains a vital source of information for residents across several departments.
Lyon Capitale
Lyon, Rhone-Alpes
Established in 1995, this influential media outlet provides comprehensive coverage of local politics, culture, and urban development within the Lyon metropolitan area. It is widely recognized for its investigative journalism and its role as a prominent watchdog for regional public affairs and civic issues.
LYonne Republicaine
Auxerre, Burgundy
Founded in 1944, L'Yonne Républicaine is a leading regional daily newspaper serving the Yonne department in Burgundy, France. Headquartered in Auxerre, it covers local news, politics, and culture. Part of the Centre France media group, it remains a vital source of information for the regional community.
Maire Info
Paris, Ile-de-France
As the official daily news publication of the Association des maires de France, this outlet serves as the primary source of information for the nation's municipal leaders and local government officials. It is highly regarded for its specialized editorial focus on legislation, public policy, and the practical challenges faced by French communes across the country.
Marianne
Paris, Ile de France
Founded in 1997, this influential French weekly news magazine is renowned for its staunch commitment to secularism and its independent, multi-partisan approach to political reporting. It maintains a significant national reach by prioritizing investigative journalism and rigorous intellectual debate over conventional media consensus.
Mediapart
Paris, Ile-de-France
Founded in 2008 by investigative journalist Edwy Plenel, this independent, subscriber-funded digital publication is renowned for its uncompromising focus on investigative reporting and exposing political corruption in France. It operates without advertising or external shareholders, establishing a unique editorial model that prioritizes long-form journalism and transparency to serve a deeply engaged, politically conscious audience.
Metro News
Paris, Ile-de-France
TF1 Info is a major French news portal representing the digital presence of the TF1 Group's newsrooms. Based in Paris, it provides comprehensive coverage of national and international news, politics, and social issues, incorporating content from the former Metronews free daily and LCI news channel.
Midi Libre
Montpellier, Languedoc-Roussillon
Founded in 1944 following the liberation of France, this daily newspaper serves as a primary source of news for the Occitanie region with a strong editorial focus on local affairs and community events in and around Montpellier. It maintains an influential presence across the Languedoc area, providing extensive coverage of regional politics, economy, and social issues to a wide local readership.
Nice Matin
Nice, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Nice-Matin is a major French regional daily newspaper serving the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Based in Nice, it provides comprehensive coverage of local news, politics, and culture across the French Riviera. The publication remains a vital source of information for residents and tourists in southeastern France.
Nord Eclair
Roubaix, Nord-Pas-de-Calais
Nord Éclair is a prominent regional daily newspaper serving the Roubaix, Tourcoing, and Lille metropolitan areas in northern France. Founded after World War II, it provides comprehensive coverage of local news, politics, and sports, maintaining a strong editorial identity while operating as part of the Rossel group.
Ouest France
Rennes, Brittany
Ouest-France is France's leading regional daily newspaper by circulation, headquartered in Rennes. It covers news from the western regions of Brittany, Normandy, and Pays de la Loire, alongside national and international reporting. Founded in 1944, it is known for its humanistic values and comprehensive local coverage.
Paris Normandie
Rouen, Upper Normandy
Paris-Normandie is a leading French regional daily newspaper headquartered in Rouen, serving the departments of Seine-Maritime and Eure. Founded in 1944 following the Liberation, it provides comprehensive coverage of local news, politics, and sports, maintaining a strong editorial presence throughout the Normandy region.
Picardie La Gazette
Amiens, Picardy
Picardie La Gazette is a French regional publication based in Amiens, specializing in economic and legal news. It serves the departments of Aisne, Oise, and Somme, providing business insights, legal notices, and analysis of the local corporate landscape for entrepreneurs and public sector professionals.
Presse Ocean
Nantes, Pays de la Loire
Presse Océan is a leading regional daily newspaper serving Nantes and the Loire-Atlantique department in western France. Established in 1944, it provides comprehensive coverage of local news, sports, and culture. Part of the Ouest-France group, it remains a vital source of information for the Pays de la Loire region.
Regards.fr
Paris, Ile-de-France
Emerging from a tradition of social commitment and historical ties to the French Communist Party, this digital publication serves as a platform for left-wing analysis and critical reporting on contemporary political and societal issues. It distinguishes itself through long-form investigative journalism and a strong focus on defending public services, workers' rights, and progressive democratic values.
Riviera Cote d'Azure Zeitung
Nice, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Serving the German-speaking community of the French Riviera for over three decades, this publication provides a vital link to local news, culture, and events for expatriates and tourists alike. It stands as a unique regional authority, bridging the linguistic gap by delivering curated reports on the Côte d'Azur directly to a German-speaking readership.
Riviera Reporter
Mougins, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Serving the English-speaking expatriate and visitor community along the French Riviera, this long-running publication provides a blend of regional news, cultural insights, and lifestyle features. Since its inception in 1986, it has established itself as an essential monthly resource for those navigating life and leisure in the Alpes-Maritimes and beyond.
Rue 89
Paris, Ile-de-France
Rue89 is a French news website founded in 2007 by former journalists from Libération. Based in Paris, it focuses on participatory journalism, blending professional reporting with contributions from experts and readers. It covers politics, social issues, and digital culture, and is currently a section of the weekly magazine L’Obs.
Sudouest
Bordeaux, Aquitaine
Sud Ouest is a French regional daily newspaper headquartered in Bordeaux. Founded in 1944, it serves the southwestern departments of France, providing extensive local, national, and international news. It covers politics, economy, sports, and culture while maintaining a strong focus on community issues and regional development.
The Local
Paris, Ile-de-France
The Local France is an English-language news publication based in Paris. It provides daily news updates, practical guides, and analysis on French politics, culture, and lifestyle. The outlet specifically caters to expatriates and English speakers living in or interested in France, covering topics from travel to labor strikes.
Valuers Actuelles
Clichy, Ile-de-France
Established in 1966, this French weekly news magazine is widely recognized for its conservative to far-right editorial stance, focusing heavily on issues of national identity, security, and cultural preservation. It commands a significant and loyal readership among French conservatives who seek an alternative perspective to mainstream media coverage on social and political affairs.
Varmatin
Nice, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Var-Matin is a French regional daily newspaper serving the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Based in Toulon, it provides comprehensive coverage of local news, politics, and culture, operating as a localized edition of the larger Nice-Matin media group.
Voix de l'Ain
Bourg-en-Bresse, Rhone-Alpes
La Voix de l'Ain is a weekly French newspaper based in Bourg-en-Bresse. Founded in 1944, it provides comprehensive coverage of the Ain department, focusing on local politics, crime, sports, and culture. The publication serves as a key information source for regional events and community developments in eastern France.
Voix Du Jura
Lons-le-Saunier, Franche-Comte
Voix du Jura is a French regional newspaper based in Lons-le-Saunier, serving the Jura department. Part of the Actu.fr network, it provides comprehensive coverage of local news, including politics, economy, culture, and community events, offering both digital content and a weekly print edition for its readers.
Vosges Matin
Epinal, Lorraine
Fondé en 2009 suite à la fusion de plusieurs titres régionaux, ce quotidien couvre l'actualité politique, sociale et sportive du département des Vosges. Il constitue la principale source d'information locale pour les habitants de la région, en assurant une présence marquée à travers ses nombreuses éditions départementales.
Web Times Medias
Antibes, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Serving as a primary digital news source for the Sophia Antipolis technology park and the surrounding Alpes-Maritimes region, this publication specializes in local economic, industrial, and innovative business developments. Since its inception in 1999, it has established itself as an essential information hub for professionals and stakeholders interested in the dynamic growth of France's leading technopole.
