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

2010/02/05

Gordon FYVIE joins Lagardère Sports

2010/02/04

Lagardère Sports launches the "Copa Del Sol" in Marbella

A.Lagardère's editorial

“I am convinced that we must continually cultivate and strengthen our company fundamentals, which are both straightforward and sound.”


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.