Paris Match

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Creation date

1949

Headquarters

2 rue des Cévennes 75015 Paris

GOVERNANCE

Chariman: Jean-Jacques GUIONY
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
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ICON

In 1994, photographer Jacques Lange captured Ray Charles in a Peugeot 306 convertible against the backdrop of the Great Salt Lake in northern Utah, where the legendary musician was shooting an advertisement for the automaker. The iconic photo became renowned around the world and prints are frequently sold at auction.

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.

October 10, 1963
Finalizing issue No. 758

PARIS MATCH, ALWAYS THERE WHEN HISTORY IS BEING WRITTEN

Paris Match has since its creation been a direct witness when the world falls apart before rebuilding itself, capturing fateful moments when chaos reigns. Born in the aftermath of the Second World War, Paris Match has since its founding focused its lens on armed conflicts across the globe. From the rice paddies of Indochina to the trenches in Ukraine, from the ruins of the World Trade Center on the evening of the September 11 terrorist attacks, to the stories of Afghan women being starved, repressed and deprived of education by the Taliban. On the front lines of battles and barricades, successive generations of photojournalists and reporters have risked their lives to share firsthand accounts of the somber face of humanity and help enlighten our thinking.