CHANTE FRANCE

What CHANTE FRANCE does

CHANTE FRANCE is a French radio station specializing in French-language chanson and variety music, broadcasting on FM 90.9 across the Paris region and Beauvais, on 96.7 FM in Chartres and Dourdan, and through an extensive DAB+ network across France. Established in 1994 and headquartered in Courcouronnes in the Paris region, the station operates as part of Groupe HPI under the presidency of Hervé du Plessix. Its distribution infrastructure spans FM, DAB+, internet streaming, and a dedicated mobile application.

The product portfolio centers on the flagship 24/7 radio service and extends to seven themed webradio streams segmented by decade (60s through 2000s) and mood (Nouveautés, Emotion, Party), original podcast series including 'Les Sessions Live Chante France' and 'Les Interviews,' a daily horoscope feature, interactive games, concert listings, and a YouTube channel publishing artist interviews and acoustic performances. The station carries a content library of exclusive in-studio sessions and interviews with established French artists including Vianney, Kendji Girac, Patrick Bruel, Calogero, and Zazie.

The business model is advertising-based: as a free-to-air broadcaster, CHANTE FRANCE monetizes its audience via on-air and online advertising ('Votre publicité sur Chante France'), with no subscription or paywall disclosed. Its primary customer segments are French chanson enthusiasts and general French-music listeners, engaged through a horizontally segmented digital ecosystem rather than named enterprise contracts.

Name

CHANTE FRANCE

Legal name

CHANTE FRANCE

Website

https://chantefrance.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CHANTE FRANCE is a French radio station specializing in French chanson music, broadcasting on FM in the Paris region and via DAB+ across France, with a digital ecosystem of themed webradios, podcasts, a mobile app, and artist content. It serves French-music listeners and monetizes through advertising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110), Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations (5161)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting (AM/FM) (MPAIAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Commercial Radio Networks (National/Regional) (MPABABAA)

Keywords

• French radio station
• Chanson music broadcasting
• FM radio broadcasting
• Digital radio streaming
• Music radio network

Headquarters

HQ city

Courcouronnes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Advertising and Sponsorship: CHANTE FRANCE generates revenue through advertising sold on its radio station and website. The station offers 'Votre publicité sur Chante France' (advertising on Chante France) as mentioned on their site.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CHANTE FRANCE is a French radio station dedicated to broadcasting French chanson music. The station transmits on FM 90.9 in Paris and the Paris region, and is also distributed via DAB+ digital radio across France. It is owned by Groupe HPI and presided by Hervé du Plessix.

Product overview

CHANTE FRANCE is a Parisian French chanson radio station operated by Groupe HPI, broadcasting on FM 90.9 in Paris region and via DAB+ across France. The station offers a comprehensive digital ecosystem centered on its core radio product, complemented by multiple sub-products including podcast series (Sessions Live, Interviews, Horoscopes), themed web radio channels (Nouveautés, Emotion, Party, 90-2000's, 80's, 70's, 60's), a mobile application, and concert/artist news coverage. The offering focuses exclusively on French-language music content and artist engagement through live performances, interviews, and interactive features.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CHANTE FRANCE NOUVEAUTÉS: Webradio featuring new French music releases
• CHANTE FRANCE EMOTION
• CHANTE FRANCE PARTY
• CHANTE FRANCE 90 - 2000's
• CHANTE FRANCE 80's
• CHANTE FRANCE 70's
• CHANTE FRANCE 60's

Products and services

• Chante France Radio Station

Segments2 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Groupe HPIcoreOthersCHANTE FRANCE is a station of Groupe HPI, a French radio group. The group is presided over by Hervé du Plessix and includes several radio stations. CHANTE FRANCE operates as part of this media group infrastructure.
• Evasion FMminorOthersRadio station under Groupe HPI. Listed as one of the group's radio properties alongside CHANTE FRANCE.
• Radio LovelyminorOthersRadio station under Groupe HPI. Listed as one of the group's radio properties alongside CHANTE FRANCE.
• Radio MBSminorOthersRadio station under Groupe HPI. Listed as one of the group's radio properties alongside CHANTE FRANCE.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• NRJ Group: NRJ Group operates French commercial radio stations (NRJ, Nostalgie, Chérie FM, Rire & Chansons) targeting French-speaking audiences with music and entertainment. Comparable to CHANTE FRANCE as a commercial French-language radio group with multiple stations and similar advertising-driven revenue model.
• Skyrock: Skyrock is a French commercial radio station targeting younger demographics with hip-hop, R&B, and urban music. Comparable to CHANTE FRANCE as a French commercial FM broadcaster competing for the same national advertising and listener market, though with a different music focus.
• Radio Classique: Radio Classique is a French commercial radio station specializing in classical and cinematic music with national FM coverage. Comparable to CHANTE FRANCE as a French specialty-format commercial radio with thematic programming and similar Paris-headquartered advertising-driven operations.
• OUI FM: OUI FM is a French commercial radio station specializing in rock music with national FM and DAB+ distribution. Comparable to CHANTE FRANCE as a French specialty-format commercial radio using similar FM/DAB+ distribution and advertising monetization.
• Chérie FM: Chérie FM is a French commercial radio station under NRJ Group focused on adult contemporary and French soft music. Comparable to CHANTE FRANCE as a French commercial radio with similar audience demographic (French adult listeners) and competing directly for music advertising budgets.
• RTL France (M6 Group): RTL France operates RTL, Fun Radio, and Radio Classique through M6 Group, serving French-speaking audiences with music and general programming. Comparable as a major French commercial radio group competing for the same French listener advertising pool as CHANTE FRANCE.
• Lagardère News (Europe 1, Virgin Radio, RFM): Lagardère operates a portfolio of French radio stations including Virgin Radio and RFM, both focused on French and international music programming. Directly comparable to CHANTE FRANCE as a French commercial radio operator with music-focused formats and national advertising sales.

Broad incumbents

• Radio France: Radio France is the French public broadcaster operating national stations including France Musique, FIP, and France Culture. Comparable as a major French radio operator with music programming (FIP), competing for the same audience and ad adjacency, though public-funded rather than advertising-driven.
• Spotify: Spotify is the leading global music streaming platform with extensive French chanson catalog availability and personalized radio-like experiences. Comparable to CHANTE FRANCE as an audio entertainment platform competing for French listeners' daily listening time, though operating at vastly larger scale and on a subscription/ad-supported hybrid model.
• Deezer: Deezer is a France-headquartered global music streaming service offering French chanson catalogs alongside broader genres. Comparable as a major French-language music distribution and discovery platform competing for the same listeners' music consumption time as CHANTE FRANCE.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/chantalgoyaofficiel
• Facebookfacebook.com/chantefrance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chante-france

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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