Created from the ambitions of two teachers, Larousse has today become world-famous, the name and the concept behind it now synonymous with rigorous expertise in the field of reference.

Larousse has always aimed to provide clear, comprehensive and in-depth information - reliably and objectively researched, combined with relevant illustrations. An insistence on overall standards is consistently upheld with each work produced, thus showing a deep respect for the reader and establishing these values of quality as the hallmark of Larousse.
A long history in the field of dictionaries and encyclopaedias has provided Larousse with its tradition of experience and know-how. This knowledge has been passed down through many generations and incorporates a wide variety of professional expertise. The men and women who continued to pass on this knowledge, consistently aiming towards improvements in methods and approaches, have made Larousse’s publications what they are today: a benchmark in the field not just in France, but across the globe.

Today, over 150 years after its creation, Larousse continues to be dynamic and innovative across the range of over 200 new works published every year, and its extensive range of multimedia products. Larousse aims to provide each and every one of its readers with comprehensive knowledge and cutting-edge thinking, intellectual integrity and visual pleasure. From practical guides to children’s books, reference and technical works to multimedia tools, our publications aim to give each individual reader the opportunity to take a fresh look at the world around them.