About Lagardere

History

1865-1945

1897
  • Creation of Messageries Hachette, a major book and print media distribution company in France.

1900
  • Launch of the first bookstores on the Paris metro.

1905
  • Acquisition of a 100% stake in AGLP, a wholesaler and retail bookseller with outlets in South America and the major European countries.
 
 

 

Press releases

2008/08/18

Beijing 2008 Games - Riner has the last word

2008/08/18

Beijing 2008 Games - Pillet and Sanson mount a sabre attack on the gold

A.Lagardère's message

“The media is the core business of the international Lagardère group. Created as an entrepreneurial venture over 150 years ago, the group's rich history and strong values have shaped its identity ever since.”


The group's activities

Lagardère has distinguished itself as a market leader in the book publishing, distribution, press and audiovisual 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.