The France Channel quietly debuted earlier this month, offering hundreds of films and television programs at launch. Live international news is available to stream through a content partnership with France 24, the country's government-backed international news channel.
At the moment, the France Channel is supported
only on Roku streaming devices, though streamers can also download the service on Apple and Android phones and tablets, then cast movies and TV shows using a Chromecast device. Support for other devices is coming down the road,
according to the service's website.
"France Channel is the first 'Culturetainment; video streaming service where French culture and creation play the main role," a synopsis on the service's Roku listing says. "France Channel offers a unique 'Francetainment' experience: discover and explore France and the French lifestyle and learn French with French and English subtitles."
