Hachette Pratique is the number one publisher of how-to, self-help and guides in France. It is particularly well-known for its iconic Art-Thérapie and Simplissime collections and covers all categories in the vast genre. Hachette Pratique publishes big names in cooking, like Anne-Sophie Pic, Jean-François Piège, Jean-François Mallet, Jamie Oliver and Yotam Ottolenghi.
Its catalogue also includes the Guide Hachette des Vins (Hachette Wine Guide) and Guide Hachette des Bières (Hachette Beer Guide). Hachette Pratique now also incorporates other areas as home to the imprints Hachette Heroes, which focuses on pop culture, and Le Lotus et l'Éléphant, which specializes in alternative spirituality. Hachette Pratique, which was the first publisher to launch book gift boxes in France, is always innovating to ensure its content and packaging meet the expectations of the widest possible audience.