In 1997, Giesbert hosted the
cable television weekly literary program Le Gai Savoir (The Cheerful Knowledge) broadcast on
Paris Première.[8] In recognition for his work with Le Gai Savoir, he received the Prix Richelieu from the Defense of the French language association, which rewards journalists for the quality of their language.[9]
From 1998 to 2000, Giesbert was editorial director of Le Figaro.[6][10]
Giesbert was
chief executive officer of Le Point from 2000 until 18 January 2014; he remained an adviser to the magazine, continuing to write editorials and articles.[11][12]
From 2012, he also hosted the monthly show Le Monde d'Après (The World After) featuring several guests discussing current news, broadcast on
France 3.[15]
In 2013, he wrote the scenario of a
documentary about his relationship with the former
president of France: Nicolas Sarkozy, secrets d'une présidence (Nicolas Sarkozy, secrets of a presidency).[16]
In May 2016, Giesbert was awarded the newly created
Récamier Prize for his novel, L'Arracheuse de dents (The puller of teeth).[17]
On 25 March 2023, he was awarded the Prix du livre politique (Political book prize) for his novel entitled Histoire intime de la Ve République: La belle époque (Intimate history of the Fifth Republic: The beautiful era).[18]
In 2021, the pedophile writer
Gabriel Matzneff described Giesbert as an unwavering support.[21] Giesbert was criticized by
Laure Adler for complaining that people didn't speak French at the Marseille train station.[22]
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abVan de Woestyne, Francis (2 April 2017).
"Etats d'âme avec Franz-Olivier Giesbert: ..." [States of mind with Franz-Olivier Giesbert: "I'm not looking for the love of my colleagues"]. Interview. La Libre Belgique (in French).
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^Benoît Vochelet, « Franz-Olivier Giesbert, l'Américain d'Elbeuf », Paris Normandie, 17th of May 2009.
^Delberghe, Michel (16 May 2000). "Franz-Olivier Giesbert quitte 'Le Figaro'" [Franz-Olivier Giesbert leaves 'Le Figaro']. Le Monde (in French).
Archived from the original on 23 June 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023. [the journalist resigned from his position as editorial director, which he had held since September 1998.]
^Gibier, Henri (20 March 2015).
"'FOG' entre les lignes" ['FOG' between the lines]. Les Echos (in French).
Archived from the original on 30 November 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2023.