OuestFrance

Ouest-France is a French daily regional newspaper published in Rennes. It serves western France, with substantial coverage of Brittany and the Pays de la Loire, and maintains a network of local editions and correspondents that deliver regional news alongside national and international reporting. The paper publishes in print and maintains a comprehensive online platform at ouest-france.fr.

Founded in the 1940s amid the reorganizations of the French press after World War II, Ouest-France developed into one of the country’s most widely read regional newspapers and a major source of regional news in western France. It is published by Groupe Ouest-France and operates multiple local editions, reflecting local interests while covering broader national and international topics.

Editorially, the newspaper emphasizes local governance, economy, culture, and sports, presenting news from Brittany and the western territories with attention to public affairs and community life. It also features cultural reporting, classifieds, and reader contributions through letters and opinion sections. Ouest-France maintains a strong presence both in print and online, serving as a reference for residents and institutions in its traditional circulation areas while extending its reach through digital platforms.