Arte, Television network in Strasbourg, France
Arte is a television channel based in Strasbourg that produces cultural programming for viewers in France, Germany and other European countries. The broadcaster transmits via satellite, with French signals carried on Hotbird 13 and German signals on Astra 1.
The broadcaster was created in 1992 as a joint project between French and German public television companies. It received the European Film Award for best film in 2004 and again in 2006.
The channel shows documentaries, feature films and cultural programs in several European languages, covering topics from fine arts to science. These broadcasts reach audiences across the continent and offer a shared space for cross-border cultural exchange.
Viewers can watch programs through television reception, the online platform arte.tv or mobile apps with subtitle options in different languages. Most content is available in French and German, with many programs offering additional language versions.
The headquarters in Strasbourg reflects the European focus of the channel and sits close to major institutions of the European Union. This location between France and Germany underlines the binational cooperation that forms the foundation of the broadcaster.
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