Magazines 

Weekly magazine (circulation 179,753) focusing on international current events, political conflicts, diplomatic relations.

Founded in 1945, Elle is the most prestigious and influential of the women's magazines, covering women's issues and fashion. (Weekly newsstand sales: 348,277; published in eight languages.)

Weekly business magazine covering career opportunities, personal finance, French and European economic overviews (circulation 161,589).

Weekly news magazine, format similar to Time and Newsweek (circulation 555,771).

One of the leading national daily morning newspapers (circulation 360,185). Founded in 1825, the Parisian paper was named for Beaumarchais' Le Barbier de Séville. Its editorial line is conservative and has generally been supportive of the RPR and UMP parties. In 1975 the newspaper was bought by Robert Hersant.

One of the leading national daily evening newspapers (circulation 407,086). Founded by Hubert Beuve-Méry, it first appeared on November 19, 1944. While frequently described in the past as a center-left newspaper, its editorial line today can be fairly considered as moderate or even center-right. The quality of reporting in Le Monde is generally considered to be high.

A weekly news magazine (circulation 541,656), featuring international politics, economic news, society & culture, science, multimedia, sports, book reviews, arts and nightlife.

This conservative daily newspaper (circulation 363,437) has established itself solidly among the national dailies.

The French enjoy the highest rate of magazine readership in the world (1,354 copies sold for every 1,000 inhabitants). Paris-Match is one of the major news weeklies (circulation 718,271).

Weekly news magazine (circulation 367,741) featuring editorials & opinions, French and international current events, the arts, entertainment, science, gastronomy, and economic issues. Available in three different editions: business, education, international.

Daily newspaper covering the economy, stock markets, high-tech industry, Internet, and employment (circulation: 92,310). Subscribers can access archives online, dating back to 1995 (both paper and web-only subscriptions are available).