About Lagardere

History

1826-1863

1826
  • Louis Hachette (1800-1864) buys Brédif, a Paris bookstore and lays lays the foundation for what is today one of Hachette's main areas of activity in the media sector: book publishing, the press and distribution.

1852
  • Louis Hachette was one first people in France to publish an entertainment magazine, Le Journal pour Tous, aimed at the general reader.

1855
  • Louis Hachette is one of the first publishers in France to bring out a magazine designed to entertain the general public: Le Journal Pour Tous.

1863
  • Louis Hachette begins to publish the Dictionary of the French Language by his friend Littré.

1864
  • Death of Louis Hachette.
 
 

 

Press releases

2010/08/31

Takis Candilis named CEO of Lagardère Entertainment

2010/08/27

Karine Leyzin is appointed General Manager in charge of TV Programmes, Youth and Women's Channels

Arnaud Lagardère Editorial

"The Group has yet again demonstrated its resilience and energy in 2009 despite a difficult economic context.

My fellow directors and I, with the support of all Lagardère Group employees, were able to maintain and consolidate all positions..."

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The group's activities

Lagardère has distinguished itself as a market leader in the book publishing, distribution, press and audiovisual, management and marketing of sporting rights sectors.

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The group's values

The Group has clear values that determine its personality. Lagardère's creativity, boldness and independence have helped to create a modern, innovative media group that's in touch with its times.