Groupe La Depeche du Midi

Groupe La Depeche du Midi, privately owned and headquartered in France, was founded in 1870 and employs approximately 180 individuals. The company reported $25.3M in revenue as of 2023. Functioning as a French regional media conglomerate, it operates as the dominant information provider for the Occitanie region. Rooted in its flagship daily newspaper, La Dépêche du Midi, the group's portfolio includes major regional publications such as Midi Libre and L'Indépendant, alongside the national rugby authority Midi Olympique. Beyond traditional print journalism, the company operates digital platforms and audiovisual services, including the local television network viàOccitanie, and has diversified into events management, organizing large-scale cultural gatherings like the Rose Festival.