Emphasising the autonomy of the state, administration, and customs as distinguishing factors for Luxembourg from its neighbors, the Courrier asserted the need for an organ to defend the country's interests.

[1] Before announcing the abolition of censorship on 18 March 1848, a topic openly criticized by editor Hoffmann in preceding months, the Courrier had consistently voiced its discontent with the Estates-General's indifference[3] and the government's inaction on social deprivation.

The newspaper featured articles on the escalating poverty, drawing parallels with the Irish famine,[4] discussions on beggars,[5] and the soaring costs of food staples.

The arts section occupied the bottom third of the front page, featuring diverse content such as multi-part narratives, travel accounts, local history articles, and rare poems.

[7] Originally appearing on Wednesdays and Saturdays in 4 pages with 3 columns, the Courrier was accompanied by a 2 to 4-page supplement during periods of heightened political activity.

The final preserved edition dates back to 20 December 1868, after its publishers established a new daily German newspaper, the Luxemburger Zeitung (unrelated to the previous paper of that name).