La Petite Histoire de France

2015 – nowShow6 seasons1095 episodes

78
GreatGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, wondrous comedy series about history and a real life story.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

**1810:** Renata Plancher, cousin of Napoleon, Jean Plancher, and their son Baptiste run an inn, "Chez Bonaparte," in Paris, Faubourg Saint-Honoré. Jean complains that the Emperor has shown them no regard since coming to power. **1695:** Count Philippe Honoré de Roche Saint-Pierre, cousin of Louis XIV, was dismissed from Versailles by the king. He lives with his wife Marie-Louise at the Château de La Croûtinière, 250 kilometers from Versailles. **1430:** François d'Arc is the cousin of Joan of Arc. He lives in Domrémy, Joan's birthplace, with his wife Ysabeau and Gaspard, a sheep breeder. François tries by all means to free his cousin, who is imprisoned by the Burgundians. **1:** Yorik is the cousin of Vercingetorix. He lives at the salt mine of Marsal, in Gallo-Roman Moselle, with his wife Maëlle, his son Briac, his daughter Gwénola, Burgal, Maëlle's brother, and Lena, Yorik's mother.

Feels like

  • Reverse Chronological History
  • French Heritage & Identity
  • Educational Docudrama
  • Satirical Historical Fiction
  • Multi-Generational Saga
  • Cultural Commentary
  • Nostalgic Atmosphere
  • Political Intrigue
  • Family Dynamics
  • Witty Dialogue

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Facts

November 28, 2015 · June 6, 2026 · Still running

First aired
November 28, 2015
Latest episode
June 6, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
6 seasons · 1095 episodes
Genres
Comedy, Family
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Hidden Depths, NO INDOOR VOICE, Really Gets Around +9

  • Hidden Depths
  • NO INDOOR VOICE
  • Really Gets Around
  • Friend to All Living Things
  • Dumb Muscle
  • Arranged Marriage
  • Ambiguously Bi
  • Abusive Parents
  • They Just Don't Get It
  • Historical In-Joke
  • The Pig-Pen
  • Suicide as Comedy

12 of 125 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream La Petite Histoire de France?"

Questions about La Petite Histoire de France

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Where can I stream La Petite Histoire de France?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is La Petite Histoire de France worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.3).

Is La Petite Histoire de France okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will La Petite Histoire de France make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is La Petite Histoire de France plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is La Petite Histoire de France in English?

French

No, it was made in French.

What tropes does La Petite Histoire de France use?

Hidden DepthsNO INDOOR VOICEReally Gets AroundFriend to All Living ThingsDumb MuscleArranged MarriageAmbiguously BiAbusive ParentsThey Just Don't Get ItHistorical In-JokeThe Pig-PenSuicide as Comedyand 113 more

TV Tropes lists 125 tropes for it, including Hidden Depths, NO INDOOR VOICE, and Really Gets Around.