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La République française
RetroNews provides historical press archives for République française, with resources for exploring old newspapers.
About La République française
La République française is a historical French daily newspaper presented in the RetroNews archive, the BnF platform for history through the press. The archive lists 18,784 issues from 7 November 1871 to 1 April 1931, originally published in Paris as a general-information daily.
The page includes background on its founding by Léon Gambetta in 1871 and later editorial changes, along with a contributor list. Content is in French.
Key features
- Browse 18,784 archived issues of La République française
- Issues dated from 7 November 1871 to 1 April 1931
- Daily general-information newspaper originally published in Paris
- Historical background on founding and editorial changes
- Contributor list with roles and dates
- French-language archive via BnF RetroNews platform
Best for: Readers researching French press history between 1871 and 1931.
Good for
- Includes 18,784 issues from 1871 to 1931
- Provides background on founders, directors and editorial history
- Part of the BnF RetroNews press archive
Watch out for
- Content is in French
- Archive coverage ends on 1 April 1931
- Accessibility is listed as partially compliant
La République française at a glance
- Official website
- retronews.fr/ark:/12148/cb32853032d/notice
- Category
- News & Media › Newspapers in France
- Type
- Publication
- Platforms
- Web
- Language
- French
- Country
- FR
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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La République française FAQ
What dates are covered by the archive?
The first available issue is dated 7 November 1871 and the last available issue is dated 1 April 1931.
How many issues are listed?
The archive lists 18,784 issues.
What kind of newspaper was La République française?
It was a daily general-information newspaper published in Paris, founded by Léon Gambetta in 1871.
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