The stories of the people of Villeneuve, a fictional subprefecture, in the Jura, in German–occupied France during the Second World War.
The best episode of "A French Village" season 3 is "A Time for Secrets (September 28, 1941)", rated 7.8/10 from 36 user votes. It was directed by Philippe Triboit and written by Marine Francou. "A Time for Secrets (September 28, 1941)" aired on 11/28/2010 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Our Father (October 17, 1941)".
Marcel and the communist militants conduct a resistance operation but it goes wrong and the French police catch Suzanne.
Director: Philippe Triboit
Writer: Marine Francou
While the communist group plans their next move, Daniel comes to Marcel with urgent news.
Director: Philippe Triboit
Writer: Frédéric Krivine
Lucienne is preoccupied with the news of her pregnancy, and seeks spiritual guidance before making a serious decision.
Director: Philippe Triboit
Writer: Fanny Herrero
Suzanne and Marcel are caught in a random roundup of villagers and brought in to be questioned by the Germans.
Director: Philippe Triboit
Writer: Benjamin Dupas
Daniel investigates the disappearance of food supplies to Villeneuve with the help of De Kevern.
Director: Philippe Triboit
Writer: Sylvie Chanteux
The German police have put Marcel under surveillance in an attempt to discover his militants’ network.
Director: Philippe Triboit
Writer: Frédéric Azemar
Marcel and the communist militants put their plan to assassinate the German Commander into effect.
Director: Jean-Marc Brondolo
Writer: N/A
In response to the shooting of two officers, the Germans insist that 20 French hostages be executed in reprisal.
Director: Jean-Marc Brondolo
Writer: Benjamin Dupas, Frédéric Krivine
Yvon is arrested by Heinrich Müller, but refuses to denounce his fellow comrades.
Director: Jean-Marc Brondolo
Writer: Frédéric Krivine
Marcel decides to risk it all and go see his son at Daniel’s after he falls ill.
Director: Olivier Guignard
Writer: Fanny Herrero
Daniel is arrested by Heinrich after helping Marcel escape.
Director: Olivier Guignard
Writer: Frédéric Krivine
Marcel is now faced with a crucial decision on whether to follow orders or disobey them.
Director: Olivier Guignard
Writer: Frédéric Krivine