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French and Francophone Studies

A guide to resources on French and Francophone literatures and cultures at Penn State.

Newspapers and News Sources

To find newspapers and magazines from France, other French-speaking countries, and all around the world, you can access PressReader with your Penn State account. 

Popular French language newspapers and magazines include the following available in the Newspaper Reading Room (Paterno - 1st Floor - Next to Starbucks):

  • Le Canard Enchaîné (Paris, France, in French). Le Canard Enchaîné is a weekly satirical paper.
  • Le Figaro (Paris, France, in French). Le Figaro is one of the most famous French daily newspapers. It is the oldest national daily newspaper in France. 
  • Le Monde (Paris, France, in French). Le Monde is one of the most popular French newspapers, and one of the most renowned globally, with a widespread diffusion around the World. 

Other popular Frech newspapers include the following (may require subscription for full access):

Other newspaper and news databases include: