Paris Match
Creation date
1949
Headquarters
2 rue des Cévennes 75015 Paris
GOVERNANCE
CEO: Pierre-Emmanuel FERRAND & Jérome BÉGLÉ
IdentityPARIS MATCH
Founded by Jean Prouvost in 1949, Paris Match is France’s leading weekly news magazine. The publication’s unique content combines in-depth articles by prominent journalists, photojournalism, intimate interviews, insightful profiles, lifestyle, world events both serious and uplifting, exclusive scoops, French and international news, politics, fashion, plus portraits of stars and prominent personalities. Paris Match is the only French weekly to feature culture, the arts and artists at the front of the book.Paris Match’s photo archives currently count some 15 million photos, a unique world treasure that spans two centuries and retraces our modern history.Universally recognized as a benchmark in photojournalism, Paris Match has a growing presence on digital media and social networks. The magazine’s investigative reporting, stories, behind-the-scenes videos of major events, profiles, and chronicles of royal families and its legendary reputation for being first on the scene are marked by the same exacting professionalism across all channels, from digital and exhibitions to videos, publications and more.Paris Match remains the most relevant media vehicle for recounting news with a resolutely contemporary approach through the people behind the stories.
Au fil des ans, Paris Match est devenu l’album photos des Français. Un magazine qui rassemble toutes les générations et tous les publics. Le journal iconique d’un monde en constante évolution.
Jérôme Béglé
Directeur général de la rédaction
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ICONIC BRAND MUCH LOVED BY THE FRENCH
10M
MONTHLY READERS
15M
ARCHIVE PHOTOS
ICON
INSPIRATION
Before the magazine goes to press, final choices must be made between dozens and sometimes hundreds of photos. On October 10, 1963, Roger Thérond (center) and his team finalized issue No. 758 of the magazine, an homage to Edith Piaf, who had passed away that same day.