But late on Wednesday its owner, Raymond Lakah, said he had removed managing editor Jacques Lefranc "as a powerful sign of respect for the intimate beliefs and convictions of every individual".
Mr Lakah said: "We express our regrets to the Muslim community and all people who were shocked by the publication."
The president of the French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM), Dalil Boubakeur, had described France Soir's publication as an act of "real provocation towards the millions of Muslims living in France".
In this crazy mixed up world which is growing smaller due to the changes in our technology.....the fact muslim states can bring pressure to ban this sort of thing needs to be stood up to
Sadly the french paper's owner didn't see that
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