We’ve shared a few posts recently about our favorite French streaming service, France Channel. The response has been very enthusiastic, so we’re continuing to offer more freebies and discounts to our readers.

This time there is a new series Where It All Begins (Ici tout commence in French) airing for the first time in the U.S. It is one of the most popular French TV shows, with millions of viewers every week. This daily TV drama (there will be +200 episodes for season 1) takes place in a prestigious French culinary school and will be available to watch for one week. We also have a new discount on offer – 15 percent off a yearly plan. The perfect gift for yourself or your loved ones. Read on to find out more!

This offering is great if you’re a Francophile who can’t get enough of all things French, or are looking for a fun way to improve your French language skills. We’ve previously shared our love of French films and TV in general, and how we used subtitled French movies to help us on the our language learning journey. Because of this, we are very excited to partner with France Channel to encourage our readers to partake in our favorite past times!

Left: The French actress Camille Cottin stars in a show called Connasse, dressed up as a demanding Parisian in leopard coat and red lipstick; Right: The sunsets gives this Parisian Haussmannian building a glow in its zinc rooftop.
Top: photo by Guillaume Didelet
Above left: Camille Contin in Connasse / Above right: photo by Louis Paulin

A French Streaming Service

France Channel is a niche streaming service dedicated to all things French. It’s ok if your French is still a work in progress – programs are subtitled in English. France Channel is one of the top french movie streaming sites. It also has series, documentaries about travel, food, fashion, history, art, news, culture and more.

Some films are subtitled in English and French, which helps with language learning. Their programing includes:

French Movies & TV Series Online: 

  • comedy, action, romance, drama, and thrillers
  • starring actors like Catherine Deneuve, Academy Award winner Jean Dujardin, Vincent Cassel (Black Swan, Oceans’ 12), James Bond girl Léa Seydoux, and rising stars of French cinema like Camille Cottin (Killing Eve, House of Gucci), Pio Marmaï and François Civil (The Three Musketeers), Laure Calamy (Call My Agent) and many more.
French actress Laetitia Casta is in water, perhaps swimming, in this show called Une île.
Laetitia Casta in Une Île

Watch Shows About French Culture & Lifestyle  

  • shows about travel, food & wine, fashion, luxury, art, history & culture 
  • flagship series include Beautiful Getaways, Chefs Signature, Secrets of History, and many little gems like Becoming Chanel and The Paris Opera. 
  • Cartoons and family movies including Zorro, Little Brown Bear and The War of the Buttons.

Language Learning: Practice your French with French subtitles in the “Learn French” section. 

Live news with France 24 international news channel, in English and French

Gifts for HIP Readers – One Week Trial and 15% off yearly plans:

A 7 day trial

France Channel is currently offering one-week free access to HIP readers. Watch your favorite films, TV shows, documentaries, kids programming, and news, with English and French subtitles. 

A Discounted Subscription

For those of you who have already had your trial and want to sign up for an annual subscription, use the code HIP15Y to receive 15% off.

Let us know in the comments your favorite French shows and movies. There is no better way to learn and brush up on your French!

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HiP Paris

HiP Paris is a lifestyle website about everything Paris and beyond. We enlighten and entertain our community, and share tips and recommendations. We believe in respect for French culture, timeless luxury, being comfortable in your skin, and the simple beauty of French life. Started in 2008, HIP Paris has evolved into a hub for expats and Francophiles. We have been featured in the New York Times, Business Insider, Bloomberg, Buzzfeed, Eater, Bon Appetit, Refinery29 and many other publications.

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