Top French Newspapers and Online News Sources in the USA

French Newspapers The United States has a rich history of French-language newspapers, many founded by Franco-American, Haitian, and French-Canadian communities. Today, several publications continue to serve Francophone audiences, including Le Soleil de la Floride (Miami, 1983), a monthly-turned-weekly paper catering to Florida’s French-speaking residents and tourists.

France-Amérique (New York, 1943), originally tied to Le Figaro, now operates as a bilingual magazine bridging French and American culture. Haitian diaspora-focused papers like Haïti Progrès (Brooklyn, 1983) and Haïti Observateur (1971) provide trilingual coverage (French, English, Creole).

Meanwhile, Le Courrier des Amériques (Miami, 2013) and Le Forum (Maine, 1974) highlight regional Franco-American issues. Online platforms like French Morning offer digital news for U.S. Francophones. Though many historic papers—such as Louisiana’s L’Abeille de la Nouvelle-Orléans (1827–1923)—have ceased publication, today’s surviving outlets remain vital for cultural preservation and bilingual readers.

Current French-Language Publications in the U.S.

France-Amérique

A leading French-language magazine in the U.S., France-Amérique covers Franco-American culture, politics, and events. Popular among French expats, diplomats, and Francophiles in New York, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles.
Le Petit Journal (Le Petit Journal New York, Miami, etc.)

A major French expat news network, Le Petit Journal provides local news, job listings, and cultural guides for French-speaking communities in New York, Miami, Houston, and San Francisco.
French Morning (French Morning America)

A bilingual (French-English) news site, French Morning focuses on education, immigration, and business for French expats in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago.
TV5Monde USA

The U.S. branch of the global French TV network, offering news, culture, and entertainment for Francophones nationwide, especially in major cities with French communities.
L’Avenir (L’Avenir USA – Historical)

Once a key French-language newspaper for Louisiana’s Creole and Cajun communities, focusing on Franco-American heritage in the South. (Now defunct)
Le Courrier de Floride

A Florida-based French newspaper serving retirees, Haitian, and Quebecois expats in Miami, Orlando, and Boca Raton, with news on real estate and visas.
France 24 (French Edition – U.S. Coverage)

While global, France 24 provides extensive U.S. news coverage in French, appealing to diplomats, expats, and international Francophones.
Radio France Internationale (RFI) – U.S. News

A French public radio service with U.S. coverage, popular among African and Caribbean Francophones in New York and Washington D.C..
Le Progrès Égyptien (U.S. Edition – Historical)

(Defunct, but served Egyptian & Levantine Francophones in New York and New Jersey.)
Le Franco-Américain (Historical – New England)

A former newspaper for French-Canadian immigrants in Maine and Massachusetts, focusing on Franco-American labor and culture.
La Gazette de Louisiane

(Historical – early 19th century) One of the first French newspapers in the U.S., serving Louisiana’s Creole population.
Le Louisianais (Modern Revival Attempts)

A revivalist digital project promoting Louisiana French culture, with news on Cajun and Creole heritage.
Le Journal de Montréal (U.S. Readership)

A Québécois newspaper with a strong U.S. readership among French-Canadian expats in New England and the Midwest.
Le Devoir (U.S. Francophone Readership)

A Québec-based paper with U.S. coverage, read by French-Canadian professionals in border states like Vermont and Michigan.
Haïti Liberté (U.S. Edition)

A Haitian-French political newspaper with a strong presence in New York, Miami, and Boston’s Haitian communities.
Le Nouvelliste (U.S. Haitian Diaspora)

A Haitian newspaper read by Francophone Haitians in Florida and the Northeast, covering diaspora news.
Le Matin (U.S. Edition – Haitian Diaspora)

Another Haitian-French outlet serving Miami and Brooklyn’s Haitian communities.
Libération (U.S. Correspondents)

A major French left-wing paper with U.S. coverage, read by French expats and intellectuals in NYC and D.C..
Le Monde (U.S. Edition – French Expats)

The premier French newspaper with dedicated U.S. reporting, popular among diplomats, academics, and business expats.
Les Echos (U.S. Business Coverage)

A French financial paper with U.S. economic news, read by Francophone professionals in finance hubs like NYC and Chicago.
Ouest-France (U.S. Breton Diaspora)

A regional French paper with a niche readership among Breton expats in New England.
La Presse (U.S. Québécois Readers)

A Montreal-based paper with U.S. news, particularly for Québécois expats in border states.
Le Soleil (U.S. French-Canadian Audience)

A Québec City paper with coverage of French-Canadian communities in Maine and New Hampshire.
Le Droit (U.S. Franco-Ontarian Readers)

A Canadian French paper read by Franco-Ontarian expats in Michigan and upstate New York.
Le Journal de Québec (U.S. Readership in the North)

Popular among Québécois working in the U.S. near the Canadian border.
Le Télégramme (Breton & French Diaspora)

A Breton regional paper with a small but dedicated following among French expats in the U.S.