Disney Channel (French TV channel) facts for kids
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| Country | France |
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| Broadcast area | France Monaco Switzerland Morocco Tunisia Lebanon Madagascar Mauritius |
| Slogan | Les émotions sont faites pour être partagées, partage-les sur Disney Channel |
| Headquarters | Paris, France |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | French English |
| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) 576i (SDTV) |
| Timeshift service | Disney Channel +1 |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | The Walt Disney Company France |
| Sister channels | Disney Junior |
| History | |
| Launched | 26 January 1985 (programming block; as Le Disney Channel) 22 March 1997 (channel) |
| Closed | 31 December 1988 (programming block) |
| Availability | |
| Cable | |
| Numericable (via Canal+) | Channel 208 Channel 209 (+1) |
| UPC Switzerland | Channel 190 |
| SFR Réunion | Channel 157 |
| Satellite | |
| Canal+ | Channel 139 Channel 140 (+1) |
| TéléSAT | Channel 32 Channel 33 (+1) |
| Canal+ Caraïbes | Channel 150 |
| Canal+ Calédonie | Channel 131 |
| Canal+ Réunion | Channel 115 |
| Canal+ Afrique | Channel 85 |
| IPTV | |
| Freebox (via Canal+) | Channel 48 (HD) Channel 139 (+1) |
| Orange (via Canal+) | Channel 100 Channel 101 (+1) |
| Sunrise (Teleclub Premium) | Channel 311 |
Disney Channel is a popular French pay television channel. It is owned by Walt Disney Company, which is famous for its movies and characters. The channel was launched in March 1997, mainly on the CanalSatellite platform. It offers a wide range of shows and movies for children and families.
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About Disney Channel France
Disney Channel France is a TV channel that brings the magic of Disney to homes across France and other French-speaking areas. It shows cartoons, live-action series, and movies. The channel aims to entertain and inspire young viewers with stories about friendship, adventure, and growing up.
How Disney Channel France Started
Before Disney Channel became a full TV channel, Disney had a special block of shows. This block was called "Le Disney Channel." It aired on a French TV station called FR3, which is now known as France 3. This started way back in 1985. It was a taste of what was to come!
After a few years, this programming block ended in 1988. But the idea of a dedicated Disney channel for France didn't go away. Finally, in March 1997, Disney Channel officially launched as its own 24-hour channel. It quickly became a favorite for many families.
What You Can Watch on Disney Channel France
Disney Channel France shows a variety of programs. These include popular animated series like Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Phineas and Ferb. It also features live-action shows such as Hannah Montana and High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. The channel often airs Disney movies and special events too.
The programs are chosen to be fun and suitable for kids aged 6 to 14. They often teach important lessons about life, like being kind and working together. The channel broadcasts in both French and English, so viewers can choose their preferred language.
Where Disney Channel France is Available
Disney Channel France is a pay television channel. This means you usually need a subscription to watch it. It is available through various TV providers in France. These include satellite services like Canal+ and TéléSAT. It is also available on cable and internet TV (IPTV) platforms.
The channel is not just for viewers in France. It also reaches audiences in other countries. These include Monaco, Switzerland, Morocco, Tunisia, Lebanon, Madagascar, and Mauritius. This helps bring Disney's stories to many different places.
