[citation needed] The French press was healthiest in the aftermath of World War II.
[citation needed] This decline was principally due to the greater popularity of the broadcast media and the subsequent diversion of advertising revenues.
Regional papers have remained relatively unaffected by the decline, with provincial newspapers commanding a higher degree of reader loyalty.
In the early 21st century, the best-selling daily was the regional Ouest-France in 47 local editions, followed by Le Progres of Lyon, La Voix du Nord in Lille, and Provençal in Marseille.
Below are the circulation figures of France's national daily newspapers from the Alliance pour les chiffres de la presse et des médias (updated: 30/03/2021) The list below does not include Cable and Satellite television channels.