French reaches Switzerland in two forms: the Swiss channels of the Romandie and the channels of France, some with a Swiss version. This post lists what Zattoo's overview names (state: October 2026) and how to tell the feeds apart.
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French TV in Switzerland: the Swiss public channels
RTS 1 and RTS 2 are the French-language channels of the SRG, and Zattoo's overview lists them next to the regional stations below. Like SRF, the SRG's live streams are limited to Switzerland for rights reasons, see watching Swiss TV abroad.
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Swiss feeds of French private channels
Zattoo lists M6 Suisse and W9 Suisse next to the French originals. A Swiss feed is the programme of the French channel with a Swiss advertising window, as with German RTL CH and Pro7 Schweiz, so what you see between programmes differs from France.
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Channels of France
The overview names these French channels:
- TF1, TMC, TF1 Séries Films and Gulli
- France 2, France 3, France 4, France 5 and France Info
- 6ter, RMC Découverte, RMC Story and CSTAR
- TV5 Monde and Arte in French
- Sport and news: L'Équipe, BFM TV, LCI, CNEWS and France 24
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Romandie's regional stations
The overview also lists regional stations of French-speaking Switzerland, among them Léman Bleu, Canal Alpha for Neuchâtel and Jura, Tele M1, TVM3, Canal9 and TeleBielingue. They are often the only source of local news, and in the overview they sit next to the national channels.
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How to choose
A quick route:
- Look up your ten channels in Zattoo's overview and note the plan column
- Prefer the Swiss feed if the Swiss advertising matters to you
- Use the free month before you commit
- For other languages see foreign-language TV in Switzerland
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Where to go next
See also Italian TV in Switzerland, German TV in Switzerland and Zattoo Free, Premium, Ultimate. For the whole picture, start from IPTV Switzerland: licensed providers compared.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I watch TF1 and France 2 in Switzerland?
Zattoo's channel overview lists TF1, France 2, France 3, France 4 and France 5; check the plan column for each.
What is M6 Suisse?
The Swiss feed of M6, with a Swiss advertising window; W9 Suisse is the Swiss feed of W9.
Which regional French-language stations are listed?
Léman Bleu, Canal Alpha, Tele M1, TVM3, Canal9 and TeleBielingue, among others.
Is RTS free?
RTS's live stream is free inside Switzerland; abroad it is blocked for rights reasons.
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