France Télévisions is the French national public broadcaster, and it also operates its own free streaming service. The France.tv app allows you to stream live television as well as catch up on all your favorite French TV series, but it is only available in certain locations. Proton VPN users with a Plus plan can stream France.tv from anywhere in the world.
This article will explain how you can use Proton VPN to watch France.tv:
You can use Proton VPN to unblock other popular streaming services in France as well, including French versions of Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video.
Our streaming guide lists all the streaming services we support.
How to watch France.tv with Proton VPN from your browser
1. If you haven’t already, you need to download and install Proton VPN for your device.
2. To use streaming services via Proton VPN, you will need a Plus plan. If you already have a Free plan, upgrade your account by signing in and selecting VPN Plus or Proton Unlimited from your account Subscription page.
If you do not have a Proton VPN account, you can sign up for a Plus plan here.
3. Log in to Proton VPN and connect to any Plus server located in France.
4. Visit the France.tv website at https://www.france.tv/ and sign up for a free account.
Note: you will need a French postcode to complete the signup process.
5. Sign in to your France.tv account and choose your favorite French television show to watch securely with Proton VPN!
How to watch France.tv with Proton VPN on iOS and Android
1. If you haven’t already, you need to download and install Proton VPN for your device.
2. To use streaming services via Proton VPN, you need a Plus plan. If you already have a Free plan, upgrade your account by signing in and selecting VPN Plus or Proton Unlimited from your account Subscription page.
If you do not have a Proton VPN account, you can sign up for a Plus plan here.
3. Log in to Proton VPN and connect to any Plus server located in France. You can find Plus servers in the Plus servers list on the Android and iOS apps.
4. Download the France.tv app and create a free account.
Note: The France.tv iOS app and the France.tv Android app are only available in locations that France.tv currently supports, and you will need a French postcode to complete the signup process.
5. Sign in to your France.tv account, and start watching your favorite French television securely with Proton VPN!
How to watch France.tv with Proton VPN on Android TV
1. To watch France.tv using Proton VPN on your Android TV, you first need to download the Android TV Proton VPN app. For steps on setting up Android TV and connecting to the right server, take a look at our Android TV support guide.
2. Install the France.tv app on your Android TV device and create an account if you don’t already have one.
Note: You will need a French postcode to create an account.
3. Connect to a Plus server located in France using your Android TV device. To connect to our Plus servers, you need a Plus plan subscription. If you already have a Free plan, upgrade your account by signing in and selecting VPN Plus or Proton Unlimited from your account Subscription page.
If you do not have a Proton VPN account, you can sign up for a Plus plan here.
Open the France.tv app, log in to your account and start watching all your favorite French TV shows securely with Proton VPN!
Troubleshooting France.tv streaming problems
If France.tv does not work after following the above steps, try the following troubleshooting options.
- Restart the Proton VPN app and start a new VPN connection.
- If you are accessing France.tv via your browser, try clearing your browser cache.
- Restart your device.
- Clear your DNS cache (Windows, Mac, or Linux).
If none of these options work, please check out our Streaming troubleshooting guide or contact our Support team.
