CHANNEL PLUS. A historical broadcaster of cinema but also of sport, Canal+ offers many subscription offers for lovers of films, series and sports competitions. We take stock of the different subscriptions.
[Mis à jour le 20 juillet 2022 à 15h39] Cinema, sports, series… Canal+ offers a wide range of programs for different types of viewers. Plural, this offer translates into many bouquets of subscriptions at different prices. However, it is not always easy to know which offer to go to as a future new subscriber. In this article, we offer you a summary of Canal+ offers, their content and also their price.
There are several ways to subscribe to Canal+ to receive the encrypted channel and its derived channels. The main subscription method is simply to contact Canal+ directly on the internet at its subscription page or by telephone on 3910 (free service + possible cost of a call). If you are subscribed to an internet service provider and you have a television modem, be aware that they very often offer to subscribe to Canal+ offers. All you have to do is contact your operator or subscribe directly via your modem.
Canal+ adopts a very varied pricing policy and offers many packages at different prices depending on whether you want to commit to the Canal group or not. Moreover, the greater the offer in terms of content, the more expensive it is.
- Simple subscription to Canal+ costs 20€99 per month for a 24-month commitment (20€99 for the first 12 months then 24€99 the following year). It gives you access to Canal+ but also to the Canal+ Grand Ecran, Canal+ Séries, Canal+ Docs, Canal+ Kids and Canal+ Décalé channels.
- The Canal+ Cine Series subscription is aimed at movie buffs and series buffs. With a 24-month commitment, the subscription will cost you 34€99 per month (the first 12 months, then 40€99 the following year). The offer gives you access to Canal+ as well as the Canal+ Grand Ecran, Canal+ Séries, Canal+ Docs, Canal+ Kids and Canal+ Décalé channels as well as Disney+, Netflix, OCS, Starzplay, Canal+ Cinéma, Ciné+ and the streaming Canal+ Series.
- The Canal+ Sport subscription is aimed at fans of various sports including football (there are Champions League, Ligue 1, Premier League and Europa League matches), rugby (Top 14), formula 1 and basketball ( the NBA on bein Sports). The subscription with a 24-month commitment will cost you 34€99 per month (the first 12 months, then 45€99 the following year). The offer gives you access to Canal+ but also to the Canal+ Grand Ecran, Canal+ Séries, Canal+ Docs, Canal+ Kids and Canal+ Décalé channels as well as the Canal+ Sport channel, Bein Sports as well as Eurosport and the multisport channels of Canal+ (Gold+ , Football+ and Rugby+)
The various Canal+ subscriptions are also available in non-binding offers if you are not sure of remaining loyal for at least two years. These non-binding offers allow you to unsubscribe at any time. On the other hand, they are also more expensive. They are also not accessible via your TV box but only on smartphone, tablet, computer or Smart TV applications. Here are the prices of the main Canal+ offers without commitment.
- Canal+ subscription without commitment: 24€99 per month. Access to Canal+ but also to the Canal+ Grand Ecran, Canal+ Séries, Canal+ Docs, Canal+ Kids and Canal+ Décalé channels.
- Canal+ Ciné Séries subscription without commitment: 40€99 per month. Access to Canal+ but also to the Canal+ Grand Ecran, Canal+ Séries, Canal+ Docs, Canal+ Kids and Canal+ Décalé channels as well as to Disney+, Netflix, OCS, Starzplay, Canal+ Cinéma, Ciné+ and the Canal+ Séries streaming platform.
- Canal+ Sport subscription without commitment: 45€99 per month. Access to Canal+, the Canal+ Grand Ecran, Canal+ Séries, Canal+ Docs, Canal+ Kids and Canal+ Décalé channels, as well as the Canal+ Sport channel, Bein Sports as well as Eurosport and the Canal+ multisport channels (Gold+, Foot+ and Rugby+)
On its subscription page to its offers, Canal+ mentions that a subscription to Canal+ allows two users to benefit from the service simultaneously. Basically, most Canal+ offers allow two users to connect simultaneously. It is therefore possible to share your Canal or MyCanal account with one of your relatives simultaneously. Note, however, that you must respect a usage limit of 5 devices over a period of 3 days. Note that it is also possible to add one or more additional users for an additional fee (€5 per month for one additional user and €10 per month for three additional users). This addition is done directly in your customer area in the Subscription and My options section.
Canal+ has launched a subscription streaming service called Canal+ Séries. Here, you will therefore not be able to find live Canal+, films or sports events, only American, international or French television series. Canal+ Series also provides access to Starz Play, streaming service including many American series and films. The price of this subscription streaming offer is very aggressive: 6€99 per month without commitment to enjoy it via PC, mobile or Smart TV application. Important clarification, this is not the Canal+ Series TV channel but the Canal+ Series streaming platform.
Although many competitors have appeared in recent years, Canal+ is traditionally one of the major sports broadcasters in France. Canal+ broadcasts several major sporting events throughout the year, starting with matches in the Champions League, Ligue 1 uber Eats and the Premier League, the English football championship. Canal+ also broadcasts the Top 14, the French rugby championship, as well as the annual Formula 1 circuit and Moto GP.
The Canal+ Sport subscription gives access to additional matches of these different championships as well as the Europa League but also to additional offers including bein Sports which have other Champions League matches but also the broadcasting rights of the NBA championship. Added to this is Eurosport which broadcasts, among other competitions, the US Open each year.
Traditionally, Canal+ is based on channel 4 of your television. If you are subscribed to the channel, this is where you can discover all your programs without encryption. Note that non-subscribers can see unencrypted Canal + programs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. If you want to do without your television, know that you can also watch Canal+ live on the internet here or from the MyCanal application.
It is not necessary to have a TV decoder to watch Canal+. Indeed, you can absolutely watch the channel on the internet. For this, several solutions are available to you: MyCanal websiteor simply the MyCanal application, available on smartphones, tablets, but also consoles and Smart TVs.
For several years, Canal+ has been offering film and series enthusiasts a video-on-demand platform called Canal VOD. It allows you to rent or buy films or even series (by the episode or by the season). Media chronology obliges, the films are available on VOD before going on television in the various Canal+, OCS, Netflix or even Disney+ subscription offers. The purchase or rental of videos on demand is therefore aimed at those in a hurry.
There are several ways to contact Canal+ customer service depending on whether or not you have subscribed to a Canal+ offer, whether you wish to contact this service by telephone, email or even by post.
- Subscription Department: if you are not yet a subscriber and are interested in Canal+, you can contact the Canal+ subscription service on 3910 (free + possible cost of a call)
- Canal+ Support for frequently asked questions
- By telephone : on 0 892 39 39 10 (€0.35 per minute + possible cost of a call) Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Note that another number is available for any questions about your contract or for handling a complaint: 09 70 82 08 15 (not surcharged) Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- To be reminded: you can choose to be called back by a Canal+ adviser directly from your Customer Area in the Contacts section. All you have to do is choose one of the options under the heading “Contact us” and click on the “Immediate callback” button.
- By email : customer service can be reached by email from your Customer Space in the Contacts section. Then just fill out the contact form. Canal+ will contact you within a maximum period of 15 days.
- By mail : It is possible to send a letter to Canal+ Customer Service. To do so, use the following address: Canal+ Customer Service 95905 CERGY PONTOISE CEDEX 9