Press Club de France

What Press Club de France does

Press Club de France is a private professional association for journalists founded in 1986 and headquartered at Tour Sequana, 82 rue Henri Farman, in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France, directly facing France T?l?visions and TF1 headquarters in the country's primary media district. The organization serves two primary constituencies: professional journalist members and enterprise/institution/embassy members, offering a curated community anchored by multiple physical event venues (News Room 70m? for up to 70 people, Les Signatures 52m? VIP salon, a 338-seat auditorium, and The Bird panoramic rooftop venue), a quarterly printed magazine (Press Club Mag'), two annual awards (Prix Press Club Humour et Politique since 2003 and the Prix Press Club du Tweet Politique), podcast production services, and a turnkey Press Conference Pack.

The club operates a multi-stream revenue model composed of recurring membership fees, per-event space rental (with member discounts of 15% up to free rental depending on tier), paid training workshops (priced at ?160 for members and ?240 for non-members) on digital journalism, AI, and new writing formats, advertising sales in Press Club Mag', turnkey press conference services, and podcast production. Its workshops are delivered in partnership with Google News Initiative and Ouest MediaLab. The organization is small (8 employees), operates without external funding, and is led by President Bernard de La Villardi?re (M6), Director Isabelle Bourdet, and Commercialization Manager Guillaume Larbi.

Press Club de France created the F?d?ration Europ?enne des Press Clubs in 1989 and is a member of the Association Internationale des Press Clubs, giving French members reciprocal access to a global network of press clubs. The organization is not a technology company: there is no proprietary software product, no AI product, and no published API. Its primary moat is the curated journalist network and tightly-held venue location, both of which are difficult to replicate.

Name

Press Club de France

Legal name

Press Club de France

Website

https://pressclub.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Press Club de France is a private professional journalism association headquartered in Issy-les-Moulineaux that serves journalists and enterprise/institution/embassy members through event venues, training workshops, a print magazine, and annual awards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association / Event Venue Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Periodical Publishers (51312), Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Convention & Exhibition Centers (Public Convention Centers, Civic Centers) (THAHAAAA), Media Relations & Press Office Services (MPAAADAI)

Keywords

• Professional journalism association
• Event venue rental
• Journalist training workshops
• Press conference services
• Media professional networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Issy-les-Moulineaux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership fees for journalist members, enterprise/institution/embassy members, providing access to club facilities, networking events, and member benefits.
2. Event space rental: Revenue from renting club spaces (News Room, Les Signatures, Lounge, auditorium with 338 seats, The Bird venue) for conferences, seminars, press conferences, and events. Members receive 15% discount up to free rental depending on membership tier.
3. Training workshops and formations: Paid workshops and training sessions for journalists and communicants on topics such as digital journalism, AI, new writing techniques, and infographics. Pricing at €160 for members, €240 for non-members.
4. Magazine advertising: Advertising sales in the Press Club Magazine, a quarterly print publication that supports written journalism and paper media.
5. Press conference services: Pack Conference de Presse - turnkey press conference organization services for non-members.
6. Podcast services: Podcast production and recording services offered at the club facilities.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Press Club de France is a professional journalism association that sells event venue rental (News Room, Les Signatures, Lounge, Auditorium with 338 seats, The Bird rooftop), paid journalist training workshops on digital and AI skills, podcast production services, turnkey press conference packages, and advertising in its quarterly Press Club Mag' magazine. The core commercial offering is operated through a tiered membership program for journalists and corporate/institutional/embassy members, hosting debates, conferences, and networking events at its Tour Sequana headquarters in Issy-les-Moulineaux.

Product overview

Press Club de France is a professional association for journalists and media professionals, offering venue rental services for events, professional training workshops, and annual awards programs. The organization operates primarily as a membership-based club with physical event spaces (News Room, Les Signatures, Lounge, Auditorium, The Bird) for conferences and seminars, publishes a quarterly printed magazine (Press Club Mag'), offers podcast production services, and conducts regular workshops and training programs on journalism, digital skills, and AI tools. The club also organizes prestigious awards including the Prix Press Club Humour et Politique and Prix Press Club du Tweet Politique.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Press Club Mag': A quarterly printed magazine published by the organization, maintained as a print publication to support writing and paper.
• Press Club de France TV

Products and services

• News Room venue rental 70 m² multifunctional conference space with natural lighting, accommodating up to 70 people. Equipped with design furniture and a fully modular layout suitable for press conferences, study days, and theater-style events.
• Les Signatures VIP salon rental 52 m² private upscale salon with 180° natural lighting and panoramic views, accommodating up to 20 people for small committee events requiring customized service.
• Le Lounge venue rental Casual event space available for privatization, combinable with News Room and Les Signatures, ideal for breaks, cocktail receptions, and networking events.
• Auditorium and Foyer venue rental Tour Sequana auditorium with 338 seated places (including 8 wheelchair-accessible) and adjacent foyer accommodating 200 people for cocktail events, suitable for large conferences, debates, and public speaking events.
• The Bird rooftop venue rental Panoramic rooftop venue with industrial-artistic style and pop culture aesthetic, accommodating up to 100 standing or 80 seated guests for evening events with panoramic Paris views.
• Pack Conférence de Presse (Press Conference Pack) Turnkey press conference solution allowing organizations to host events at the Press Club with journalists, including venue, equipment, and promotional announcement to club member journalists.
• Ateliers (Workshops) - journalist training Professional development workshops for journalists and communicants covering AI skills, digital journalism, new writing formats, infographic creation, and data journalism. Pricing €160 for members, €240 for non-members.
• Podcast production service Complete podcast production and hosting services offered to members and external clients at the club facilities, including recording, editing, and distribution support for audio content.
• Press Club Mag' / Press Club Magazine advertising Quarterly printed magazine covering media industry news, debates, and press club activities, maintained in print format to support written journalism. Open to advertising sales for partners and companies.
• Press Club du Tweet Politique award Annual award recognizing the best political tweets of the year, awarded with the most recent laureates published on the website.
• Prix Press Club, Humour et Politique award Prestigious annual award recognizing the most witty and humorous political statements, with multiple categories; Grand Prix 2025 awarded to Claude Malhuret.
• Annual membership (Journalist and Enterprise/Institution/Embassy) Recurring annual membership providing access to club facilities, networking events, member benefits, and space rental discounts (15% to free depending on tier). Includes European reciprocity via the European Federation of Press Clubs founded in 1989.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fédération Européenne des Press Clubs (European Federation of Press Clubs)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1989Founded by Press Club de France in 1989, the federation allows members to access other member clubs across Europe during their travels, enjoying the same benefits and services. Currently presided over by the Press Club of Malta. Includes an annual directory of member clubs.
• Association Internationale des Press ClubscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational association connecting press clubs globally, extending the network beyond Europe.
• CisionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership offering 'La minute com'' - an exclusive monthly email advantage for business members, dedicated to a key communication trend, analyzed and put in perspective. Sent on the 15th of each month.
• Google News Initiative and Ouest MediaLabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular free workshops for journalists on topics including digital journalism skills, data tools, AI, and new storytelling formats. Workshops include: Pinpoint et SynthID, NotebookLM, data narration formats, digital journalism competencies.
• Centre Français de la Copie (CFC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCFC supports Press Club actions in favor of writing. Partnership includes support for written press and media. CFC President Marie-Anne Ferry-Fall designated in June 2026.
• Prix Bayeux-Calvados des Correspondants de GuerreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPress Club de France is a partner of this prestigious war correspondents award. Annual event recognizing excellence in conflict zone journalism.
• Press'tiv@l INFO du Pays de Château-GontierminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFestival of journalism in Pays de la Loire region. Press Club de France is a founding partner (one of 4 original partners). Event focuses on investigation, media literacy, and professional journalism exchanges.
• Reporters sans frontières (RSF)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborative relationship on press freedom initiatives. Press Club supports RSF campaigns and petitions for journalist liberation (e.g., Christophe Gleizes, Mathias Depardon). Joint advocacy for journalism protection.
• #VivaIssy FestivalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual digital society festival in Issy-les-Moulineaux (June 9-16). Press Club de France as partner exploring digital impact on society through workshops, conferences, and debates.
• Festival International du Journalisme de Couthures-sur-GaronneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganized by Le Monde Group editorial teams with Sud-Ouest, France 3 Nouvelle-Aquitaine, and Le Temps (Swiss daily). Press Club de France is a partner.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PressClubFrance
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC6eee5HeUUyNlx9fBE_xFkw
• Facebookfacebook.com/PressClubDeFrance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/press-club-de-france

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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