Le Courrier Français (1884–1914)
''Le Courrier français'' () was an illustrated weekly founded and edited by Jules Roques. It appeared from 1884 to 1914. History Under the direction of Jules Roques, ''Le Courrier français'' became the most representative satirical organ of the time. Notable writers included Maurice Bouchor, Raoul Ponchon, Octave Lebesgue, Georges Montorgueil, Hugues Delorme and Jean Lorrain. Illustrators included Adolphe Willette, David Ossipovitch Widhopff, Jean-Louis Forain, Jules Chéret, Hermann-Paul, Henri Pille and Pierre Jeannot. The magazine included sections on literature, fine arts, theater, medicine and finance. Until 1895 the newspaper represented the light and sarcastic spirit of ''fin de siècle'' Paris, and welcomed elite illustrators who met every evening at the ''Rat Mort'' café in Montmartre. From 1885 Jules Roques welcomed the ''Incoherents, Incohérents''. Raoul Ponchon published his famous "rhymed Gazettes" there, satirical and light pieces on news items. Henri Pille ...
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