France.tv in France
France.tv is available in France
France.tv offers its service in France (FR). Pricing may vary from other markets.
About France.tv
France.tv is the on-demand and live streaming platform of France Télévisions, the French public broadcaster. It provides free access to all five national public channels: France 2 (main channel), France 3 (regional), France 4 (youth and arts), France 5 (documentaries and education), and France Info (24-hour news). The platform also hosts France.tv Slash, a digital-native content hub targeting younger audiences. Major sporting events including the Tour de France, French Open (Roland-Garros highlights), and Olympic Games are broadcast free on France Télévisions. The platform is free, funded by the French public broadcasting licence, and is geo-restricted to France.
Key Features
- Completely free - no subscription required
- Live streams of France 2, France 3, France 4, France 5, France Info
- Tour de France coverage
- Roland-Garros highlights and French Open coverage
- French drama, documentary, and entertainment
Streaming in France
French regulations require streaming platforms to invest in local content, which shapes what is available. MyCANAL (Canal+) is the main local paid service. France.tv and ARTE offer free public programming.