What's available
Paramount+ launched in France with a solid lineup pulled from CBS, MTV, Nickelodeon, and the Paramount film vault. You get access to popular originals like Tulsa King, 1923, Mayor of Kingstown, and Halo. Classic franchises are well represented too — expect the Mission: Impossible series, Top Gun: Maverick, and a deep library of Star Trek shows including Strange New Worlds and Picard. Reality and lifestyle content from MTV is also available, along with kids programming from Nickelodeon such as SpongeBob SquarePants.
What you're missing
The US library is significantly larger. French subscribers miss out on the full CBS primetime catalog, including shows like NCIS, Survivor, and The Amazing Race. Paramount+ with Showtime content — including Yellowjackets, Dexter: Original Sin, and The Chi — is largely absent or delayed in France. Films like Scream VI and several Paramount theatrical releases hit the US platform much earlier. Live sports, including NFL games and UEFA Champions League coverage available in the US, are not part of the French offering.
How to access other regions
A VPN lets you change your apparent location so Paramount+ serves you a different regional library. Install a VPN, connect to a server in your target country, then open Paramount+ as normal. To access the full US catalog, connect to a US server. For the UK library, choose a UK server.
Our top recommendation is NordVPN. It reliably unblocks Paramount+ across multiple regions, offers fast streaming speeds, and has dedicated servers optimized for video content.
Pricing
Paramount+ in France is priced at approximately €7.99 per month for the standard plan. An annual subscription reduces the cost. Pricing can change, so check the Paramount+ France website for the latest offers before subscribing.
Our recommendation
If you're in France and happy with Paramount+ originals like 1923 or Tulsa King, the local subscription is worth it. But if you want the full experience — live NFL, Showtime series, and a much bigger film library — you should pair your subscription with NordVPN and connect to a US server. It's a simple upgrade that unlocks significantly more value from the same service you're already paying for.