Is france.tv free?
Yes, the public-service catalogue is free from a French connection.
Streaming guide
How to Watch france.tv Abroad with a VPN
france.tv carries France Télévisions channels free to viewers in France, with a strong drama and documentary catalogue.
Perch needed — France
france.tv is licensed in France. Set your tree house there before you open it.
Step by step
- 1
Install OwlGate on your phone, tablet, laptop or TV box and sign in.
- 2
Open Locations and pick a France tree house — or press "Switch to France perch" on the france.tv card and we set the nearest one for you.
- 3
Connect and wait for the handshake to go green on the Connection page.
- 4
Clear your browser cache (or force-stop the france.tv app) so it re-checks your location.
- 5
Open france.tv and start a programme — most needs no account.
Before you press play
- Use your own account and subscription — a perch changes your route, not your entitlement.
- Check the provider's terms and the rules where you are; some services restrict use outside their licensed region.
- Run the leak test so DNS isn't resolving outside the tunnel.
france.tv FAQ
Can I get English subtitles?
Only where the broadcaster supplies them; most content is French audio with French subtitles.