SOCIETE OUEST-FRANCE

What SOCIETE OUEST-FRANCE does

SOCIETE OUEST-FRANCE operates the Ouest-France media group, the largest regional newspaper in France, founded in 1899 and headquartered in Rennes. The company publishes a daily regional newspaper available in 37 local editions covering Bretagne, Normandie, Pays de la Loire, and an expanding set of French regions, alongside a national and international news platform accessible via its website ouest-france.fr and dedicated native mobile applications for iOS, Android, and Windows. The underlying platform is a multi-channel digital media architecture combining a CMS-driven website, mobile apps, email newsletters, podcasts, video, and the NOVO19 streaming/TV channel.

The business operates an integrated media ecosystem that extends well beyond news. In addition to the flagship publication, the group wholly owns specialized regional newspapers (Le Courrier de l'Ouest, Le Maine Libre, Presse Océan), niche magazines (Bretons, Voiles et Voiliers, Le Chasse-Marée, Le Marin, Terre de Jardins, À l'Ouest), vertical marketplaces (Ouest-France Immo for real estate, Ouest-France Emploi for jobs, avis-de-deces for obituaries), and adjacent consumer products including Ouest-France Jeux (gaming), Ouest-France Shopping (comparison/ecommerce), and LaPlace (subscriber benefits).

Monetization combines three primary revenue streams: recurring subscriptions (digital Pack Numérique at €1 introductory first month, multi-tier Pack Famille, and print editions), advertising across web, newsletters, and print, and transactional revenue from premium content, classifieds, job listings, and real estate. Distribution leverages social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Bluesky, and Flipboard, plus over 50 specialized email newsletters for top-of-funnel audience capture. The group operates as a private, independently held French media company with 5,001-10,000 employees and no public listing or disclosed venture capital backing.

Name

SOCIETE OUEST-FRANCE

Legal name

SOCIETE OUEST-FRANCE

Website

https://ouest-france.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1899

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

SOCIETE OUEST-FRANCE operates Ouest-France, the largest regional newspaper in France, serving western French audiences across 37 print editions and a multi-platform digital ecosystem including mobile apps, NOVO19 TV, newsletters, and vertical classifieds marketplaces.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Newspaper / News Media

NAICS

Newspaper Publishers (513110), Newspaper Publishers (51311), Periodical Publishers (513120), Periodical Publishers (51312), Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations (5161)

SIC

Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711), Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

National & General-Interest Newspapers (Print & Digital) (MPAJADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

International TV Broadcasters (Free-to-Air/Satellite/Cable) (MPABAEAJ), Newsletter Publishing Platforms (MPACAIAA)

Keywords

• Regional newspaper
• Digital news subscription
• Online classifieds
• Multimedia journalism
• Newspaper publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Rennes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Digital and Print Subscriptions: Subscription-based revenue from digital newspaper (Pack Numérique) and print editions, including 37 regional editions available from 5am daily
2. Advertising: Advertising revenue through website, newsletters, and print publications
3. Premium Content and Services: Revenue from premium content access, job listings (emploi.ouest-france.fr), real estate listings (ouestfrance-immo.com), and shopping services

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Société Ouest-France is a French regional newspaper and multi-platform media group that publishes daily news through 37 regional print editions and a digital news platform (ouest-france.fr) with mobile apps. It monetizes via digital/print subscriptions, advertising, and ancillary services including real estate listings, job listings, a video/TV channel (NOVO19), podcasts, newsletters, and lifestyle/e-commerce content.

Product overview

Ouest-France operates as a multi-platform news media company offering a unified news publishing ecosystem. The core product is the Ouest-France newspaper and website (ouest-france.fr) providing continuous news coverage across France. This core platform is supported by mobile applications for Android, iOS, and Windows devices, and the Le Journal digital newspaper available in 37 regional editions. The company extends its reach through NOVO19, its television and streaming channel featuring documentaries and original programming. Additional products include the Podcasts platform, Jeux (gaming/entertainment), Videos, and Shopping services. LaPlace provides subscriber-exclusive benefits and experiences. Specialized sub-brands include Ouest-France Immobilier (real estate), Ouest-France Emploi (jobs), and various regional magazines including Bretons, Voiles et Voiliers, Le Chasse-Marée, and À l'Ouest covering culture, sailing, and travel. The company also offers over 50 specialized newsletters for different regions and topics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Le Courrier de l'Ouest: Regional newspaper covering Maine-et-Loire and Deux-Sèvres regions
• Le Maine Libre
• Presse Océan
• Le Marin
• Voiles et Voiliers
• Le Chasse-Marée
• Bretons
• Terre de Jardins
• À l'Ouest
• NOVO19
• Hebdo digital

Products and services

• Le Journal Ouest-France (Digital Newspaper) Digital newspaper available daily in multiple regional editions via subscription, providing subscribers with all articles, evening edition (6pm), and access to archives since 1899.
• Ouest-France Mobile Applications Native mobile applications for Android, iOS, and Windows enabling access to news content on smartphones and tablets for individual readers.
• NOVO19 (TV Channel & Streaming Platform) Television channel and streaming platform featuring documentaries, series, news programming, and original content including sports coverage (e.g., Tour de France), entertainment, and cultural programming for general audiences.
• Ouest-France Immobilier Real estate marketplace for property sales and rentals, connected to the Ouest-France brand, serving individual buyers, sellers, and renters.
• Ouest-France Emploi Job board and career platform featuring employment listings and opportunities across various sectors for job seekers and recruiters.
• Ouest-France Jeux Standalone gaming platform featuring puzzles, word games, and interactive entertainment including belote, mots fléchés, sudoku, and anagrams for general consumers.
• Ouest-France Magazines (Bretons, Voiles et Voiliers, Le Chasse-Marée, Le Marin, À l'Ouest, Terre de Jardins) Group of print and digital magazine publications covering regional culture, sailing, maritime topics, maritime economy, travel, and gardening/horticulture for general readers.
• Ouest-France Shopping E-commerce platform providing comparison tools, promotional codes, buying guides, and sponsored product listings for general consumers.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Le Courrier de l'OuestOthersNewspaper title under the SIPA Ouest-France group, covering Maine-et-Loire and Deux-Sèvres regions
• Le Maine LibreOthersNewspaper title under the SIPA Ouest-France group, covering Sarthe department
• Presse OcéanOthersNewspaper title under the SIPA Ouest-France group, covering Loire-Atlantique region
• Voiles et VoiliersOthersNautical magazine under the Ouest-France group publishing subscription newsletters and specialized sailing content
• Le marinOthersMaritime economics publication under the Ouest-France group, published Monday to Friday
• Le Chasse-MaréeOthersMaritime culture magazine under the Ouest-France group covering ships, seafaring culture, and maritime heritage
• NOVO19coreOthersDigital TV channel operated by Ouest-France group offering documentaries, series, news content, and live streaming including Tour de France coverage

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ouest.france
• LinkedInfr.linkedin.com/company/ouest-france
• Instagraminstagram.com/ouestfrance
• Xx.com/ouestfrance

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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