SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549


                                    FORM 6-K


                        REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
                    PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16 OF THE
                         SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                                 MARCH 22, 2001


                              PUBLICIS GROUPE S.A.

                          133, AVENUE DES CHAMPS-ELYSEE
                                   75008 PARIS
                                     FRANCE
                    (ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

                        Form 20-F     X         Form 40-F
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

                        Yes                     No     X
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If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in
connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):


Content:  Press Releases.






                                  EXHIBIT LIST



Exhibit         Description

99.1            Press Release.

99.2            Press Release.









                                  SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


                                          PUBLICIS GROUPE S.A.


                                          By:  /s/  Jean-Paul Morin
                                               -------------------------------
                                                    Jean-Paul Morin
                                                     Chief Financial Officer
                                                     Chief Administrative
                                                     Officer


Date:  March 22, 2001.