The world of Asterix has been published and republished in countless ways, but one of the most intriguing and collectible editions is the France Loisirs “L’Intégrale” series. Released between 2010 and 2011, this set brings together the full run of Asterix adventures in a unique format that combines two stories per book, along with special dossier-style supplements.
What makes this edition special
The France Loisirs collection was produced in collaboration with Éditions Albert René, the official publisher of Asterix. Each volume is a large-format hardcover (about 22 x 29.5 cm), with a dust jacket and sturdy binding. Instead of reprinting the albums one by one, the editors paired two classic adventures into a single “double-album.” Across the full set, this adds up to all 36 main Asterix stories spread over 18 books.
In addition to the comic stories themselves, each volume also includes an “Album Portrait”. These are dossiers focusing on a character, a location, or a theme from the world of Asterix. They feature sketches, rare artwork, anecdotes from the creators, and background information that help fans dive deeper into the Gaulish universe. This extra content makes the France Loisirs set more than just a reprint; it is also a collector’s treasure.
Publication details
The collection was released by the French book club publisher France Loisirs between 2010 and 2011. Volumes were rolled out gradually, starting with the first adventures in April 2010 and concluding with the eighteenth book in August 2011. Some companion specials, such as albums about Idéfix and the Romans, were also offered as part of the wider campaign.
Each volume originally retailed for around 25 euros, making it a relatively affordable way for readers to own the complete series in an elegant edition. Today, the books are often sought after by collectors and may appear second-hand through resellers or auctions.
The 18-volume line-up
Below is the complete list of the France Loisirs L’Intégrale series, showing which stories are included in each tome. As you will notice, the albums weren’t published in order of their original appearance.
- Astérix le Gaulois / La Serpe d’or
- Le Tour de Gaule d’Astérix / Astérix et Cléopâtre
- Astérix et les Normands / Astérix légionnaire
- Le Devin / Astérix en Corse
- La Zizanie / Astérix chez les Helvètes
- Le Fils d’Astérix / Astérix chez Rahàzade
- Le Grand Fossé / L’Odyssée d’Astérix
- Astérix et le Chaudron / Astérix en Hispanie
- Le Combat des Chefs / Astérix chez les Bretons
- Le Domaine des Dieux / Les Lauriers de César
- La Rose et le Glaive / La Galère d’Obélix
- Astérix et les Goths / Astérix Gladiateur
- Le Bouclier arverne / Astérix aux Jeux olympiques
- Astérix et la rentrée gauloise / Comment Obélix est tombé dans la marmite quand il était petit
- Le Cadeau de César / La Grande Traversée (duplicate pairing sometimes listed in databases)
- Obélix et Compagnie / Astérix chez les Belges
- Astérix et Latraviata / Le Livre d’Astérix le Gaulois – Le Village
- Le Ciel lui tombe sur la tête / Le Livre d’Astérix le Gaulois – Les Voyages
Each of these volumes also contains one Album Portrait, meaning the complete run includes 18 dossiers in addition to the 36 adventures.
Why it matters for fans
For fans and collectors, the France Loisirs “L’Intégrale” is more than just another edition of Asterix. It represents a carefully structured library edition, designed to showcase the series in chronological order, while adding insights into its creation and characters. The hardcover design, large size, and portrait dossiers make it stand out from standard reprints. While it was originally a book-club exclusive, it has become a collectible set on the second-hand market, often discussed among enthusiasts who want a comprehensive and elegant way to revisit the Gauls’ adventures.
The covers
Asterix – France Loisirs “L’Intégrale” Collector’s Checklist
This highly collectible hardcover set (released 2010–2011) contains 18 double-albums, each combining two Asterix adventures and featuring a dossier (“Album Portrait”) about a key character or theme. Here’s your definitive collector’s table:
| Tome | Adventures Included | Album Portrait Theme | ISBN | Publication Month/Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astérix le Gaulois / La Serpe d’or | Obélix | 978-2-298-02047-2 | April 2010 |
| 2 | Le Tour de Gaule d’Astérix / Astérix et Cléopâtre | Cléopâtre | 978-2-298-02049-6 | May 2010 |
| 3 | Astérix et les Normands / Astérix légionnaire | Goudurix | 978-2-298-02071-7 | June 2010 |
| 4 | Le Devin / Astérix en Corse | Panoramix | 978-2-298-02073-1 | July 2010 |
| 5 | La Zizanie / Astérix chez les Helvètes | Tullius Détritus | 978-2-298-02079-3 | September 2010 |
| 6 | Le Fils d’Astérix / Astérix chez Rahàzade | Assurancetourix | 978-2-298-02083-0 | October 2010 |
| 7 | Le Grand Fossé / L’Odyssée d’Astérix | Les Romains I | 978-2-298-02075-5 | July 2010 |
| 8 | Astérix et le Chaudron / Astérix en Hispanie | Pépé | 978-2-298-02077-9 | August 2010 |
| 9 | Le Combat des Chefs / Astérix chez les Bretons | Abraracourcix & Bonemine | 978-2-298-02085-4 | November 2010 |
| 10 | Le Domaine des Dieux / Les Lauriers de César | Jules César | 978-2-298-02087-8 | December 2010 |
| 11 | La Rose et le Glaive / La Galère d’Obélix | Les Pirates | 978-2-298-02089-2 | January 2011 |
| 12 | Astérix et les Goths / Astérix Gladiateur | Les Romains II | 978-2-298-02091-5 | February 2011 |
| 13 | Le Bouclier arverne / Astérix aux Jeux Olympiques | M. & Mme Agecanonix | 978-2-298-02047-2 | March 2011 |
| 14 | Astérix et la rentrée gauloise / Comment Obélix… | Idéfix | 978-2-298-02095-3 | April 2011 |
| 15 | Le Cadeau de César / La Grande Traversée | Ordralfabétix & Cétautomatix | 978-2-298-02097-7 | May 2011 |
| 16 | Obélix et Compagnie / Astérix chez les Belges | Caius Saugrenus | 978-2-298-02099-1 | June 2011 |
| 17 | Astérix et Latraviata / Le Livre d’Astérix le Gaulois – Le Village | Falbala | 978-2-298-02101-1 | July 2011 |
| 18 | Le Ciel lui tombe sur la tête / Le Livre d’Astérix le Gaulois – Les Voyages | Astérix | 978-2-298-02103-5 | August 2011 |
This table provides a details for collectors to confirm which volumes they have or seek, track down missing editions, and verify ISBNs or publication context.
