Nord éclair
French regional newspaper
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Nord éclair (French pronunciation: [nɔʁ eklɛʁ] ⓘ) is a French language regional newspaper in Roubaix, France, that has been in circulation since 1944.
Cover page of the first issue dated 5 September 1944 | |
| Type | Regional newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Tabloid |
| Publisher | La Voix du Nord Group |
| Founded | 5 September 1944 |
| Language | French |
| Headquarters | Roubaix |
| Circulation | 13,901 (2019) |
| ISSN | 1277-1422 |
| OCLC number | 473164239 |
| Website | Nord éclair |
History and profile
Nord éclair was first published on 5 September 1944.[1] The paper has its headquarters in Roubaix[2] and is published in tabloid format.[3] It was part of the Hersant group[4][5] and is published in Pilaterie, Lille, by the La Voix du Nord group.[6]
The Belgian edition of Nord éclair has been in circulation since 1968.[5] The paper was owned by the Socpresse SA, a subsidiary of the Hersant group.[7] It is now part of the Belgian company Rossel.[8] In addition Nord éclair has five editions in its circulation area.[6]
In 1990 Nord éclair sold 99,300 copies.[9] The paper had a circulation of 110,000 copies in 2001.[9]
