Le Canard Enchaîné: The essential newspaper of French satirical press
For over a century, Le Canard Enchaîné has been making people laugh, think, and moreover, causing the powerful to cringe. Founded in 1915, at the height of wartime censorship, this French satirical weekly has chosen freedom as its guiding principle. Indeed, its motto perfectly sums up its spirit: ‘Freedom of the press only wears out when it is not used.’
Unlike most newspapers, Le Canard Enchaîné survives solely on sales. It refuses advertising and does not belong to any large media group. As a result, it remains completely independent, free from political, economic, or financial pressure. Furthermore, it is owned by its employees, which guarantees its autonomy, editorial consistency, and a rare level of transparency.
Every week, on Wednesday, the newspaper reveals the political, economic, and legal scandals that are shaking France and the world. Its articles are accurate, funny, and irreverent. Thanks to this, Le Canard Enchaîné makes the news clearer, more lively, and often more incisive. In other words, it is a read that is as entertaining as it is enlightening.
The cartoons accompanying each issue reinforce this unique touch of humour. Created by talented artists, they offer an ironic and sharp-witted take on current events. In addition, the magazine features cult columns such as La Mare aux Canards, Pan sur le bec, La Noix d’honneur, and Le Mur du çon. Each one brilliantly illustrates the free-spirited, curious, and caustic spirit of the magazine.
Subscription options and delivery
Moreover, Le Canard Enchaîné is not just a weekly newspaper. It also publishes four major quarterly reports that provide in-depth analysis of a significant current affairs topic. Therefore, you can choose between a full subscription for ‘52 issues + 4 reports’ or opt for ‘4 reports only’, depending on your reading preferences.
Subscribing to Le Canard Enchaîné means choosing a free, funny, and independent press. It also means enjoying a different read every week: lucid, committed, and uncompromising. With UNI-Presse, you can easily receive your copy, in France or abroad, and support a different way of staying informed, one that is freer and more lively.
This satirical weekly newspaper adheres to the Munich Charter (or Declaration of the Duties and Rights of Journalists).
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