These large French companies are primarily involved in media production, broadcasting, and publishing. The list includes major broadcasters like France Télévisions, a leading French public broadcasting group, and CANAL+ Group, a global media and entertainment company. It also features publishers such as Hachette Livre, a prominent book publisher, and Groupe EBRA, a group of regional daily newspapers. Additionally, the list contains diverse entities like LVMH, a luxury goods world leader, and CMA CGM, a global shipping and logistics provider that also operates media outlets. The companies listed are predominantly large groups, reflecting significant established players in their respective sectors. Most of these companies are headquartered in Paris or its immediate suburbs, indicating a strong concentration of media and publishing activities in the capital region. This includes France Télévisions, CANAL+ Group, AFP, and Groupe TF1, all based in or around Paris. A notable pattern is the dominance of broadcast media production and distribution, with many entities like ARTE, Radio France, and GROUPE M6 operating in this field. There is also a strong presence of traditional publishing houses alongside newer media platforms.
| # | Company | Employees | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 150,393 | ||||
| 2 |
Bouygues Groupbouygues.com
Provides solutions addressing essential societal needs like housing, transportation, low-carbon energy, communication, news, and entertainment across over 80 countries. |
45,769 | |||
| 3 |
CMA CGMcma-cgm.com
Provides global sea, land, air, and logistics solutions, transports containers and humanitarian aid, operates media outlets, and supports education and equality. |
32,563 | |||
| 4 |
France Télévisionsrecrutement.francetelevisions.fr
Leading French broadcasting group. Provides television programs to nearly 4 out of 10 French people daily. Public service with social and cultural role. |
12,382 | |||
| 5 |
CANAL+ Groupcanalplusgroup.com
Global media and entertainment company operating across audio-visual value chain: production, broadcast, distribution, aggregation, telecom, with stakes in other platforms. |
9,882 | |||
| 6 | 5,958 | ||||
| 7 |
Groupe TF1groupe-tf1.fr
French media leader in linear TV, streaming, and audiovisual production, offering free entertainment and quality information to millions of French people. |
5,115 | |||
| 8 | 4,761 | ||||
| 9 |
Youtube Creatoryoutube.com
A platform offering educational and inspirational content for YouTube creators, providing guidance and insights from experts and fellow creators |
4,010 | |||
| 10 |
Radio Franceradiofrance.com
Operates as a French national radio broadcasting company with multiple channels, local stations, and musical ensembles, offering diverse content and podcasts. |
3,900 | |||
| 11 |
Hachette Livrehachette.com
Leading book publisher with diverse imprints covering general literature, education, practical guides, children's books, comics, and digital content. |
3,826 | |||
| 12 |
Groupe EBRAebra.fr
Leading group of regional daily newspapers in France with nine titles covering 23 departments in the East, including Le Dauphiné libéré and Le Progrès |
3,689 | |||
| 13 |
GROUPE M6groupem6.fr
A powerful multimedia group, developing television channels and digital content, expanding activities with diversified programs and services, strongly anchored in new digital technologies. |
3,576 | |||
| 14 |
Lagarderelagardere.com
International group publishing books, operating travel retail, and managing media, live entertainment, and sports clubs. |
3,447 | |||
| 15 |
France Medias Mondefrancemediasmonde.com
Global media group based in Paris, broadcasting news in 15 languages through France 24, RFI, and Monte Carlo Doualiya, reaching millions worldwide |
3,371 | |||
| 16 |
Le Mondelemonde.fr
A leading French news website and mobile applications providing real-time news updates on international, economic, political, and social topics since 1995 |
3,282 | |||
| 17 |
Believebelieve.com
Develops independent artists and labels in the digital world, providing solutions to grow their audience, distributing and promoting their music. |
3,224 | |||
| 18 |
Webediawebedia-group.com
Leading global digital entertainment, engaging 250 million monthly visitors across 60+ assets, partnering creators, producers, broadcasters, and brands for content production and distribution. |
3,177 | |||
| 19 |
Bollorébollore.com
An international group specializing in transportation & logistics, communications, media, and electricity storage solutions, with a strong presence globally |
3,033 | |||
| 20 |
Paris Saint-Germainpsg.fr
Founded in 1970, the organization is a highly successful and forward-thinking sports club with a strong social impact through various sports and community programs |
2,936 | |||
| 21 |
L'Etudiantletudiant.fr
Leading organization providing higher education information through monthly magazines, comprehensive guides, student fairs, educational websites, book publishing, and direct marketing services. |
2,775 | |||
| 22 |
Ouest-Franceouest-france.fr
Publishing extensive regional news across Brittany, Normandy, and Pays de la Loire with multiple print editions and digital platforms. |
2,507 | |||
| 23 |
Vivendivivendi.com
Bringing together top talent, Vivendi creates emotionally-engaging entertainment globally, fostering diversity, equality, and inclusion while representing prestigious brands across various industries |
2,061 | |||
| 24 |
Le Figarolefigaro.fr
Daily newspaper and top news website in France. Content includes news, magazines, and videos, attracting millions of unique visitors through its various platforms. |
1,658 | |||
| 25 |
Infopro Digitalinfopro-digital.com
Provides business information, software, tradeshows, databases, and digital solutions across various sectors to boost efficiency, aid decisions, and drive revenue growth. |
1,643 | |||
| 26 |
UGCgroupeugc.com
A leading player in the cinema industry with 50 cinemas in France and 7 in Belgium, also involved in film production and series |
1,615 | |||
| 27 |
L'EQUIPElequipe.fr
Since 1946, this group specializes in sports information dissemination and promotion in France, covering international events and local competitions in various disciplines |
1,518 | |||
| 28 |
FRANCE 24france24.com
International news channel offering a French perspective on current events, broadcasting in French, English, and Arabic, emphasizing diverse opinions and in-depth analysis. |
1,500 | |||
| 29 |
Mediawanmediawan.com
Independent studio producing and distributing series, unscripted content, documentaries, cinema, and animation through eighty production companies across thirteen countries for global audiences. |
1,453 | |||
| 30 |
Institut national de l'audiovisuelina.fr
Cultural audiovisual enterprise preserving, enhancing, and transmitting French audiovisual heritage since 1974 Also, an international center for media and digital content research and training |
1,451 | |||
| 31 | 1,420 | ||||
| 32 |
AFNOR Groupafnor.org
An international group specializing in standardization, certification, publishing, and training with a focus on quality, safety, environment, CSR, and energy |
1,352 | |||
| 33 |
Prisma Mediaprismamedia.com
A leading bi-media group in France with a strong print-digital audience, innovative in data monetization, video, and mobile sectors, focused on reader needs and employee satisfaction |
1,306 | |||
| 34 |
Radio France Internationalerfi.fr
Global public radio station broadcasting news and current affairs in multiple languages through FM, satellite, internet, and partner radios worldwide. |
1,254 | |||
| 35 |
Boursoramaboursobank-group.com
Leading online bank providing economic and financial information with focus on simplicity, security, low fees, and customer satisfaction in France. |
1,233 | |||
| 36 |
Bayardgroupebayard.com
Publishing company with extensive catalogues, digital platforms, audiovisual production, and professional services reaching millions of readers worldwide. |
1,197 | |||
| 37 | 1,195 | ||||
| 38 |
Média-Participationsmedia-participations.com
Family-owned publishing group specializing in comics, manga, children’s books, animation, video games, and licensed merchandise worldwide. |
1,191 | |||
| 39 |
NRJ GROUPnrjgroup.fr
A leading French media group with radio, TV channels, digital platforms, and international presence through licensing agreements Commercializing own media spaces with targeted advertising |
1,186 | |||
| 40 |
European Society of Cardiologyescardio.org
Unites healthcare professionals worldwide to advance cardiovascular medicine, improve patient care, and promote longer, healthier lives globally. |
1,125 | |||
| 41 |
Deezerdeezerjobs.com
Connecting music fans with artists, offering a catalog of high-quality music and HiFi audio through a scalable platform available globally. |
1,091 | |||
| 42 |
Industrieindustrieweb.fr
Industry portal in French for engineers, showcasing latest product news without bias, allowing companies to reach industrial market without advertising |
1,045 | |||
| 43 |
Collège de Francecollege-de-france.fr
Public institution providing cutting-edge research and open-access teaching across various fields, from science to humanities, globally accessible online. |
1,036 | |||
| 44 |
Le Parisienleparisien.fr
Publishing daily newspapers and managing associated websites, providing news content primarily for the French audience. |
1,014 | |||
| 45 | 996 | ||||
| 46 | 944 | ||||
| 47 |
Olympique Lyonnais Groupeolentreprises.com
A leading sports media and entertainment company built around a successful football club, offering a range of activities including ticketing, marketing, and player trading |
897 | |||
| 48 |
La Voix du Nordlavoixdunord.fr
Provides daily regional and local news through 24 editions, website, and mobile applications accessible on multiple devices anytime. |
857 | |||
| 49 |
Reworld Mediareworldmedia.com
An international digital group with proprietary media brands and a partner network, offering global advertising solutions through Media Branding and Media Performance |
843 | |||
| 50 |
Euronewseuronews.com
An international news media providing European perspective news in 17 languages on TV and digital platforms to over 400 million homes worldwide |
840 | |||
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| 51 |
E-Commerce Nationecommerce-nation.fr
This online community specializes in e-commerce and m-commerce, offering articles, expert advice, and services to help businesses grow and optimize their online presence |
835 | |||
| 52 |
La Provencelaprovence.com
This company formed from the merger of two newspapers, evolving with new printing technology and launching a website, eventually acquired by a media group. |
821 | |||
| 53 |
Helloworkhellowork.com
digital platforms for employment, recruitment, training, and HR solutions, connecting candidates with jobs and training, supporting businesses and educational institutions. |
807 | |||
| 54 |
Les Echoslesechos.fr
Get the latest economic and financial news in France and worldwide, with exclusive analysis, special reports, and in-depth articles on LesEchosfr |
800 | |||
| 55 |
TV5MONDEtv5monde.com
Global francophone television network broadcasting ten channels and streaming services across two hundred countries, offering digital educational resources for learning French worldwide. |
791 | |||
| 56 |
Pathé Cinémaspathe.fr
Leading cinema operator in France, Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, and Africa with 128 cinemas, focusing on modernization, innovation, and film production. |
787 | |||
| 57 |
Le Progrèsleprogres.fr
Company providing news and timely updates on their official website for their audience |
767 | |||
| 58 |
Le Télégrammeletelegramme.fr
A regional daily newspaper in Brittany, founded in 1944, now a multimedia news company with newspaper, web, TV, and mobile platforms |
750 | |||
| 59 |
Lefebvre Dallozlefebvre-dalloz.fr
A leading provider of legal and tax knowledge through publishing, training, and software services, catering to various professionals and businesses in France |
728 | |||
| 60 | 719 | ||||
| 61 |
france.tv studiofrancetvstudio.fr
A subsidiary of France Télévisions, francetv studio is a leading audiovisual production company specializing in fiction, documentaries, magazines, and live events |
702 | |||
| 62 |
Cityz Mediacityzmedia.fr
It specializes in outdoor communication, providing advertising solutions in various public spaces, including digital screens in shopping centers and buses. |
692 | |||
| 63 |
Le Pointlepoint.fr
Paris-based French news magazine offering general information, inspired by Time and Newsweek, owned by François Pinault. |
687 | |||
| 64 |
GrandPalaisRmngrandpalais.fr
Organizes diverse cultural events, manages iconic monument, publishes art content, operates art bookstores, and enriches national collections. |
674 | |||
| 65 |
Editions Gallimardgallimard.fr
Publishing company established in 1911. Focuses on literature, human sciences, and beautiful books, offering a wide range of written works. |
668 | |||
| 66 |
Groupe Nice-Matinnicematin.com
Publisher of daily regional newspapers, specialized publications, books, and television content across Alpes-Maritimes, Var, and Monaco regions. |
663 | |||
| 67 |
Welcome to the Jungle Francewelcometothejungle.com
Innovative solutions for companies to enhance employer branding, job board for digital talents, media platform redefining the rules of work for sustainable and exciting careers |
662 | |||
| 68 |
Jeune Afriquejeuneafrique.com
Multimedia group specializing in African political, economic, and social news through press, publishing, internet, and consulting services. |
653 | |||
| 69 |
A.S.O. - Amaury Sport Organisationaso.fr
Designs, organizes, and commercializes top international sporting events across five major sports, managing 240 competition days annually in 25 countries. |
652 | |||
| 70 | 647 | ||||
| 71 |
Bandai Namco Entertainment Europebandainamcoent.eu
Publishes and distributes video games and entertainment products across Europe, Middle-East, Africa and Asia Pacific, including popular titles and European lead projects. |
642 | |||
| 72 |
Asacha Media Groupasachamediagroup.com
A European group producing and distributing premium scripted and non-scripted content through 8 production companies, founded by media veterans in 2020 |
639 | |||
| 73 |
Libérationliberation.fr
A groundbreaking newspaper that engages readers with bold, thought-provoking journalism, challenging societal norms and promoting values of tolerance and progressivism |
602 | |||
| 74 |
La Tribunelatribune.fr
Connecting expertise with digital agility, this company transforms by engaging its audience through online platforms and over 80 annual events, focusing on real economy and innovation. |
600 | |||
| 75 |
Banijay Entertainmentbanijay.com
Europe’s largest content studio, involved in media production and distribution across multiple platforms. Creates and sells diverse entertainment programming worldwide. |
595 | |||
| 76 |
Dailymotiondailymotion.com
Dailymotion is a video platform promoting open conversations and diversity, with a unique algorithm to broaden user horizons and foster positivity online |
592 | |||
| 77 |
RESTOresto-magazine.fr
A quarterly magazine specializing in gastronomy, showcasing restaurant openings, chef news, producers, wines & spirits, decorators, architects, and equipment manufacturers |
581 | |||
| 78 |
Ubisoft Paris Studioubisoft.com
Develops video games, contributing to major brands like Ghost Recon and Just Dance. Focuses on high-quality, technically innovative experiences with a French touch. |
576 | |||
| 79 |
L'Expresslexpress.fr
Media brand providing reliable news through weekly publications, websites, apps, podcasts, newsletters, and innovative communication solutions for leaders. |
569 | |||
| 80 | 563 | ||||
| 81 |
BFM Businessbfmtv.com
First French economic and financial news channel, providing expert-focused programming, business news, and trend information via TV, website, and dedicated application. |
562 | |||
| 82 |
ELEPHANTelephant-groupe.com
This company produces high-quality original content for television channels and streaming platforms, including magazines, documentaries, series, and fiction They also offer customized services for brands and events |
559 | |||
| 83 |
Philharmonie de Parisphilharmoniedeparis.fr
Combines diverse musical approaches to renew artistic, educational, and cultural offerings locally and nationally with prestigious programming. |
544 | |||
| 84 |
Illumination Studios Parisilluminationstudiosparis.com
Animation studio specializing in CG animation, producing major animated films including Despicable Me, The Lorax, The Grinch, and Super Mario Bros. |
541 | |||
| 85 |
QUANTIC DREAMlinktr.ee
Development of narrative-driven video games using advanced motion capture technology and proprietary cross-platform engines for immersive storytelling. |
530 | |||
| 86 |
VIDALvidalfrance.com
A company specializing in health product information and prescription safety solutions, reaching medical professionals across France and internationally |
530 | |||
| 87 |
DVovhcloud.com
Creation and production of immersive digital experiences, films, and innovative VR/AR content for luxury brands and media partners. |
525 | |||
| 88 |
Midi Libremidilibre.fr
Regional daily newspaper distributing local news across 1849 communes in Languedoc-Roussillon with 14 specific regional editions. |
524 | |||
| 89 |
20 Minutes France20minutes.fr
Independent French news publisher, fighting misinformation, delivering information to 20 million monthly readers across various platforms, primarily digital. |
512 | |||
| 90 | 510 | ||||
| 91 |
France Cultureradiofrance.fr
Disseminates diverse ideas, rich knowledge, and creative works through various media, including news, debates, cultural updates, and fiction. |
497 | |||
| 92 |
L'Est Républicainestrepublicain.fr
Regional daily newspaper covering Lorraine and Franche-Comté, upholding freedom of expression, reliable information, and local community defense for its readers. |
489 | |||
| 93 |
SUDLIFEsudlife.fr
A medical concierge service in France assisting individuals and doctors with organizing high-level medical care through partnerships with top hospitals and clinics |
487 | |||
| 94 |
Lamy Liaisonswolterskluwerfrance.fr
Provider of pioneering legal information services in France, specializing in delivering accurate and comprehensive legal data and resources. |
484 | |||
| 95 |
Infirmiers.com - Toute l’actualité du métier infirmierinfirmiers.com
Infirmierscom is a leading media platform for the nursing profession in France, supporting nurses from their admission to Ifsi, through their studies, and throughout their careers |
480 | |||
| 96 |
Ankamaankama.com
A French game company specializing in transmedia strategies, developing online games, console/mobile games, animations, publishing, merchandise, and toys for immersive experiences |
478 | |||
| 97 |
Albin Michelalbin-michel.fr
French publishing company producing around 500 titles annually across various genres including literature, essays, psychology, spirituality, and youth books. |
477 | |||
| 98 |
La Dépêche du Midiladepeche.fr
Regional newspaper promoting humanist, secular, and republican values across ten departments in a dynamic economic and cultural area. |
477 | |||
| 99 |
DILA (Direction de l'information légale et administrative)dila.gouv.fr
The department handles legal dissemination, administrative information, public debate, and publishing services, reaching millions of visitors and subscribers each year |
475 | |||
| 100 |
Larousselarousse.fr
A globally recognized brand known for producing high-quality and comprehensive information through dictionaries, encyclopedias, multimedia products, and various reference materials |
473 | |||
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