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French TV Stations

French TV is often very good, with some excellent documentaries. People who do not live in Western Europe will probably not get the mainstream French channels but can rely on TV5, an international TV channel with programs from French, Canadian and Swiss television stations.

French TV Channels

• http://www.tv5.org/
  Launched in 1984, TV5MONDE is the leading international French language channel broadcasting 24 hours a day, 7 days a week without commercial interruption. Programming is provided by France, Switzerland, Belgium, Canada and French-speaking nations in Africa.
• http://www.france24.com/en/
  Launched on December 2006, FRANCE 24 is a 24/7 international news channel. Its mission is to cover international current events from a French perspective.
• http://france2.fr/
  France 2 is the biggest public channel in France. Its programming includes information, public debate and culture, as well as films and shows. Many of its programs are available on streaming for free.
• http://france3.fr/
  France 3 is part of the France Télévisions group along with France 2. It has a strong focus on culture, history, art and science. You can watch many of these programs via streaming.
• http://france4.fr/
  France 4 is the entertainment side of the France Télévisions group: music, shows, films, drama. Many of them are available online for free.
• http://france5.fr/
  France 5 is devoted to documentaries, and you can watch most of them for free.
• http://franceo.fr/
  France’s overseas territories and islands (Guadeloupe, Martinique, Guyanne, Mayotte, Calédonie, Polynésie and Réunion) have their own channel, France Ô.
• http://itele.fr/
  iTélé is one of France’s most viewed information channels. Watch it live for free.
• http://tf1.fr/
  TF1 is France’s first and most viewed channel. Programs on TF1 and LCI, its news channel, are avaialble for free.
• http://usa21.tv
  USA21.tv was specifically created for French expatriates in the US who want to keep in touch with their country. It features news, sports, practical information, interesting links.

French Videos

• http://www.ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk/curriculum/modlang/french/index_fr_video.htm
  This website is a great source for videos suitable for all ages.
• http://www.topfrenchvideos.com/
  This site offers top quality French videos, PowerPoint presentations and other interesting materials.
• http://travelvideo.tv/videos/france/sightseeinginparisvideo.html
  The majority of France's landmarks are found in Paris including the Louvre. Learn more at this site.
• http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/video/2011/mar/23/lyon-bocuse-d-or-french-food-video
  Every two years, Lyon hosts the Bocuse d'Or, the world's most prestigious culinary competition. Learn more about it here.