''20 Ans'' (English translation: 20 years old) is a

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monthly

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for young women.

History and profile

''20 Ans'' was founded in 1961. The magazine was published by Excelsior Publications until 2003 when it was acquired by

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France. Emap France was acquired by the Italian media group Arnoldo Mondadori Editore in June 2006. ''20 Ans'' is published on a monthly basis and targets adolescents. Its readers are mostly of

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origin. In July 2006 its circulation reached 250,000 copies.

References

1961 establishments in France French-language magazines Monthly magazines published in France Women's magazines published in France Magazines established in 1961 Youth magazines Arnoldo Mondadori Editore {{womens-mag-stub