France 3 - Basse-Normandie

France 3 - Basse-Normandie is the regional branch of the France 3 public television network serving the former Basse-Normandie administrative region, now part of Normandy. Its programming centers on local news, current affairs, and cultural reporting specific to the Calvados, Manche, and Orne departments. Daily editions of the regional news magazine cover events in cities such as Caen, Cherbourg, and Alençon, alongside segments on agriculture, maritime activities, and local heritage. The channel also broadcasts national France 3 programming, including documentaries, entertainment shows, and films, with regional opt-outs for weather and traffic updates.

Viewers in Normandy can receive the channel through digital terrestrial television (TNT) on channel 3, as well as via cable and satellite providers. A live stream and catch-up service are available on the france.tv platform, with content accessible in French. The channel’s schedule is published in regional TV guides and on the France 3 website, where users can find specific broadcast times for local programs. Subtitles in French are provided for some news and documentary segments to assist viewers with hearing impairments.