La Chaîne Info
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | News broadcasting |
| Founded | 24 June 1994 |
| Founder | Christian Dutoit |
| Headquarters | France , France |
Area served | France, Continental Europe (via satellite) |
| Owner | TF1 Group |
La Chaîne Info (abbreviated as LCI; English translation: "The News Channel") represents a French free-to-air news broadcaster operated under the ownership of the TF1 Group.
History
As early as 1991, TF1 envisioned establishing a news channel tailored for the Astra satellite service.
On 24 June 1994, Christian Dutoit inaugurated LCI for TF1 as a subscription-based television channel, initially simulcasting on TF1 itself. The inaugural broadcast showcased a live news segment presented by Françoise-Marie Morel, featuring CEO Étienne Mougeotte as a special guest.
Between 2004 and December 2006, LCI was accessible in Italy through digital terrestrial television on the Dfree multiplex alongside TF1.
In 2006, the LCI website made two appearances in the movie Casino Royale, reportedly serving as unpaid product placement.
Starting 5 April 2016, LCI switched to free-to-air transmission on channel 26 within France's digital terrestrial television (DTT) network.
From October 2022 onward, LCI along with other TF1 group DTT channels have been freely available via the Astra 1 satellite throughout Continental Europe. This followed a temporary encryption conflict affecting Canal+ and TNTSAT subscribers. Although encrypted broadcasts resumed for these providers, the continued free-to-air satellite transmission has broadened LCI’s audience across Europe.
Current programs
- Le 6/9, weekday morning news edition anchored by François-Xavier Ménage and Amandine Bégot; includes a political interview segment and La Vie des Idées hosted by Audrey Crespo-Mara.
- La Médiasphère, a technology-focused show presented by Christophe Moulin.
- LCI et vous, late-morning news program with Bénédicte Le Chatelier.
- LCI Midi, midday news bulletin featuring Philippe Ballard and Marie-Aline Méliyi.
- Le 15/18, afternoon drive-time news hosted by Magali Lunel.
- 24 heures en questions, daily review presented on weekdays by Yves Calvi and Magali Lunel, with Bénédicte Le Chatelier hosting Saturdays.
- Le grand soir, late evening news program led by Julien Arnaud and Rebecca Fitoussi, succeeding LCI Soir.
- Weekend shows include LCI Matin Week-end (Sébastien Borgnat, Sylvia Amicone), LCI Journée Week-end (Julien Dommel, from 10am to 6pm), and LCI Soir Week-end (Damien Givelet, Julie Hammett, airing 6pm to midnight).
- Le Grand Jury, a series of political and economic interviews moderated by Olivier Mazerolle, Alexis Brézet, and Christophe Jakubyszyn.
- Weekend midday newscast titled Le grand journal de 12h.
Current magazines
- Tout un monde
- Au cœur de la course
- Le Live Présidentiel
- 24 heures, la semaine en questions
- Au cœur de nos différences
- Au cœur des régions
- Politiquement Show
Former programs
- LCI Matin
- Le grand journal de 12h30
- Le grand journal de 18h
- Le grand journal de 18h30
- Various afternoon and evening time slots including: Le 14/17, Le 14/16, Le 17/20, Le 17/19, Le 12/14, and Le 18/20
- Additional shows such as: Questions d'actu, Le journal du monde, Le Club LCI, and LCA, La Culture Aussi
Slogans
- From 1994 to 2012: "L'information continue sur LCI" (Continuous news on LCI)
- From 2012 to 2015: "Mieux que savoir, comprendre" (Better than knowing, understanding)
- From 2016 to 2025: "Vous êtes au cœur de l'info" (You are at the heart of the news)
- Since 2025: "L'info, la vraie" (The news, the real)