Happy birthday! Laurent Joffrin turns 73 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on June 30, 2025

The iconic and legendary journalist turns 73 on Monday, Jun. 30, 2025.

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Le Nouvel Observateur's managing editor Laurent Joffrin is celebrating his 73rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed journalists of his generation.

Popular journalist Laurent Joffrin has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 73rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Joffrin, a cultural icon

Born Laurent André Marie Paul Mouchard in Vincennes on June 30, 1952, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Joffrin's not just a great journalist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Laurent hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Laurent Joffrin as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 73.

Happy Birthday, Laurent, you're the best!