France 3 - Pays de Loire

France 3 - Pays de Loire is the regional branch of the France 3 network serving the Pays de la Loire area in western France. Its programming centers on local news, current affairs, and cultural reporting specific to the departments of Loire-Atlantique, Maine-et-Loire, Mayenne, Sarthe, and Vendée. Daily editions of the regional news bulletin cover topics such as local politics, economic developments, and community events. The channel also broadcasts documentaries about the region’s heritage, including its châteaux, maritime traditions, and agricultural landscapes. Some airtime is given to national France 3 programs, including general-interest magazines and entertainment shows, but the regional focus remains on stories and issues relevant to viewers in the Pays de la Loire.

The channel is available through standard terrestrial television in the region, as well as via cable and satellite services. Its broadcasts are in French, with occasional segments in regional languages or dialects. Viewers can access live streaming of the channel through the France.tv platform, which also offers catch-up services for recent programs. Program schedules are published in local TV listings and on the France 3 website, where viewers can find details for both the regional and national segments of the channel’s