# France 3 television programming updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/france-3-television-programming-updates
> Updated: 2026-09-14T07:54:36.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

France 3 has implemented several programming updates and new season launches. The travel and lifestyle program ‘Mon Côté Sud’ returned with Carole Gaessler, featuring guests such as Élie Semoun in Corsica.

In other updates, Michel Drucker hosted recent editions of ‘Vivement dimanche’. Additionally, Bernard Montiel is scheduled to succeed Jean-Luc Lemoine as the host of ‘Samedi d’en rire’ beginning October 3, a role focused on musical heritage and humorous archives.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-14: France 3 hosts Michel Drucker and Bernard Montiel

French television updates include Michel Drucker hosting guests like Fabrice on ‘Vivement dimanche’ and Bernard Montiel preparing to lead ‘Samedi d’en rire’ on France 3 this October.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-3-hosts-michel-drucker-and-bernard-montiel

### 2026-09-12: France 3 launches new season of Mon Côté Sud

Carole Gaessler returns to France 3 with a new season of ‘Mon Côté Sud’, featuring guests like Élie Semoun and André Manoukian exploring southern France.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-3-launches-new-season-of-mon-ct-sud

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