The Best Episodes of A French Village

Every episode of A French Village ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of A French Village!

The stories of the people of Villeneuve, a fictional subprefecture, in the Jura, in German–occupied France during the Second World War.

Genres:DramaWar & Politics

Network:France 3

Top Episode Ratings Summary

The best episode of "A French Village" is "Cold Spell (November 11, 1940)", rated 9/10 from 1 user votes. It was directed by Philippe Triboit and written by Frédéric Azemar, Claude Cauwet, Cédric Salmon, Séverine Jacquet, Benjamin Dupas, Frédéric Krivine, Marine Francou. "Cold Spell (November 11, 1940)" aired on 6/18/2009 and is rated 0.4 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Liberation".

9.0/10 1 votes
#1 - Cold Spell (November 11, 1940)
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 6/18/2009
A leafleting operation has been set up inside the village post office to spread anti-German propaganda.
Director: Philippe Triboit
Writer: Frédéric Azemar, Claude Cauwet, Cédric Salmon, Séverine Jacquet, Benjamin Dupas, Frédéric Krivine, Marine Francou
8.6/10 28 votes
#2 - The Liberation
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 4/10/2012
Marie successfully helps Hélène escape from the school, but raises the alarm in the process.
Director: Philippe Triboit
Writer: N/A
8.6/10 28 votes
#3 - Liberation
Season 6 Episode 12 - Aired 10/10/2015
With Marchetti under arrest and accused collaborators remaining unprotected, the threat of violent reprisals is higher than ever.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.5/10 33 votes
#4 - A Meaning to the World
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 11/5/2013
Marchetti has Marguerite cornered and knows that she is the key to locate Antoine and his group.
Director: Jean-Marc Brondolo, Jean-Philippe Amar
Writer: N/A

8.4/10 25 votes
#5 - On The Platform
Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 11/25/2014
The Resistance is reeling from the tragic death of their comrade, while Marchetti awaits a train with the local militia across town.
Director: Jean-Philippe Amar
Writer: Sylvie Chanteux, Emmanuel Salinger, Emmanuelle Sardou, Marine Francou, Sophie Bocquillon, Fanny Herrero
8.4/10 26 votes
#6 - Arrests
Season 6 Episode 11 - Aired 10/10/2015
Antoine is charged with rescuing Jeannine Schwartz, while Suzanne is instructed to find damaging information on Bériot.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.3/10 31 votes
#7 - Alsace and Lorraine
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 10/29/2013
The Resistance’s complex and risky plan to parade in Villeneuve for the November 11th anniversary is in motion.
Director: Jean-Marc Brondolo
Writer: N/A
8.3/10 26 votes
#8 - The Day After
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 11/5/2013
The Villeneuve population faces severe retaliation for the Resistance’s parade.
Director: Jean-Marc Brondolo, Jean-Philippe Amar
Writer: N/A

8.2/10 32 votes
#9 - For the Sake of Love (October 29, 1941)
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 12/26/2010
Marcel decides to risk it all and go see his son at Daniel’s after he falls ill.
Director: Olivier Guignard
Writer: Fanny Herrero
8.2/10 27 votes
#10 - The Mission
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 4/10/2012
After a father and daughter escape, the Gestapo takes over supervision and the Jewish families remain separated.
Director: Philippe Triboit
Writer: N/A
8.2/10 28 votes
#11 - The Rope
Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 11/25/2014
After arresting Antoine and Suzanne, Marchetti hopes their captivity will help his negotiations with the Resistance.
Director: Jean-Philippe Amar
Writer: Sylvie Chanteux, Emmanuel Salinger, Emmanuelle Sardou, Marine Francou, Sophie Bocquillon, Fanny Herrero
8.2/10 25 votes
#12 - The Law of Desire
Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 10/3/2015
The trial continues as planned, but a crucial bit of information is revealed to Larcher that hinders the prosecution.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A

8.2/10 31 votes
#13 - The Embarkment
Season 7 Episode 12 - Aired 11/30/2017
Lucienne and Bériot say their final goodbyes.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/10 28 votes
#14 - An Escape
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 4/3/2012
After the Gestapo’s decision to separate the Jewish families, Daniel decides to resign as major of Villeneuve.
Director: Philippe Triboit
Writer: N/A
8.1/10 31 votes
#15 - The Border
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 5/1/2012
Marchetti relinquishes command of the stakeout before realizing that Rita arrived at the farm.
Director: Patrice Martineau
Writer: Frédéric Krivine
8.1/10 23 votes
#16 - The Dusk Before the Night
Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 10/3/2015
Pressed by his superior to make an example of the militiamen, Bériot must now change his stance.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A

8.0/10 1 votes
#17 - The Landing (June 12, 1940)
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/4/2009
A doctor oversees the birth of a child.
Director: Philippe Triboit
Writer: Frédéric Azemar, Claude Cauwet, Cédric Salmon, Séverine Jacquet, Benjamin Dupas, Frédéric Krivine, Marine Francou
8.0/10 31 votes
#18 - The Blue Java (October 25, 1941)
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 12/12/2010
The German police have put Marcel under surveillance in an attempt to discover his militants’ network.
Director: Philippe Triboit
Writer: Frédéric Azemar
8.0/10 30 votes
#19 - What Is Your Name? (October 28, 1941)
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 12/26/2010
Yvon is arrested by Heinrich Müller, but refuses to denounce his fellow comrades.
Director: Jean-Marc Brondolo
Writer: Frédéric Krivine
8.0/10 33 votes
#20 - Settling Scores (October 31, 1941)
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 1/2/2011
Marcel is now faced with a crucial decision on whether to follow orders or disobey them.
Director: Olivier Guignard
Writer: Frédéric Krivine

8.0/10 28 votes
#21 - A Thousand and One Nights
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 4/3/2012
The police are on the hunt after Jules and Crémieux barely manage to evade arrest.
Director: Philippe Triboit
Writer: Fanny Herrero
8.0/10 25 votes
#22 - The Visitor
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 4/17/2012
Daniel and Sarah stumble upon a wounded man in a barn who escaped capture by the Germans.
Director: Patrice Martineau
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 29 votes
#23 - Paris Liberated
Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 11/18/2014
With Allied forces fast approaching, the Resistance convenes to debate its next course of action.
Director: Jean-Philippe Amar
Writer: Sylvie Chanteux, Emmanuel Salinger, Emmanuelle Sardou, Marine Francou, Sophie Bocquillon, Fanny Herrero
8.0/10 28 votes
#24 - The Bridge
Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 11/18/2014
Antoine and Suzanne are on the run from the Germans, while the Resistance awaits explosives for the bridge.
Director: Jean-Philippe Amar
Writer: Sylvie Chanteux, Emmanuel Salinger, Emmanuelle Sardou, Marine Francou, Sophie Bocquillon, Fanny Herrero

8.0/10 23 votes
#25 - The Man Without a Name
Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 12/2/2014
Retreating German soldiers have taken up temporary shelter in the school, while Hortense and Heinrich are interrogated by American soldiers.
Director: Jean-Philippe Amar
Writer: Sylvie Chanteux, Emmanuel Salinger, Emmanuelle Sardou, Marine Francou, Sophie Bocquillon, Fanny Herrero