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The daily lives of the inhabitants of "le Mistral", an imaginary neighbourhood in the Mediterranean port city of Marseille, where wealthy families cross paths with the less than rich.

Plus belle la vie

TV Show NR 2004 24m/ep 4.3 /10 Ended

A France 3 Original

Created by Magaly Richard-Serrano, Bénedicte Achard, Georges Desmouceaux

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About Plus belle la vie

Plus belle la vie unfolds in Marseille's imaginary Le Mistral, a neighborhood where a tapestry of lives intersects in the hubbub of streets and a bustling local bar. The daily life of residents blends laughter with tension as neighbors share meals, confront debts, keep secrets, and rally around each other in times of crisis. The cast ranges from ambitious professionals to retirees and young dreamers, each with their own loves and loyalties. The stories move through apartments, courtyards, and the waterfront, where news travels fast and small acts of care ripple outward. The tone shifts from playful banter to earnest drama, and crime tangles weave through unrelated arcs, keeping the community on its toes.

Launched in 2004, Plus belle la vie was created by Olivier Szulzynger, Magaly Richard-Serrano and Georges Desmouceaux. It centers on Le Mistral in Marseille, following cast led by Michel Cordes and Laurent Kerusoré, Éléonore Sarrazin, Cécilia Hornus and Rebecca Hampton.

Over the years Plus belle la vie has become a fixture of French daytime television. Its large, evolving cast and long running storylines have shaped audience expectations and sparked conversations about social issues in Marseille and beyond. The show has also helped popularize character driven plots in French soap operas.

Critics have mixed views on its pace and soap opera conventions, yet many praise the ensemble chemistry, humor and willingness to address real life issues such as family bonds, economic difference and community resilience. The show balances drama with lighter, human moments.

Details

Release Date: August 30, 2004
Episode Length: 24m
Rating: NR
User Ratings: 34 votes
Type: TV Series
Seasons: 18
Episodes: 4667
Network: France 3
Status: Ended
Genres: Drama, Comedy, Crime
Country: France
Studio: Rendez-Vous Production +2 more
External Links: View on IMDB

Cast

Michel Cordes

Roland Marci

Laurent Kerusoré

Thomas Marci

Éléonore Sarrazin

Sabrina Gocelin

Cécilia Hornus

Blanche Marci

Rebecca Hampton

Céline Frémont

Anne Décis

Luna Torres

Serge Dupire

Vincent Chaumette

Sylvie Flepp

Mirta Torres

Lisa Cipriani

Camille Rimez

Pauline Bression

Emma Rimez

Created by: Magaly Richard-Serrano, Bénedicte Achard, Georges Desmouceaux

Seasons (18 seasons, 4667 episodes)

Season 1

260 episodes - 2004

Season 2

260 episodes - 2005

Season 3

260 episodes - 2006

Season 4

260 episodes - 2007

Season 5

260 episodes - 2008

Season 6

260 episodes - 2009

Season 7

260 episodes - 2010

Season 8

235 episodes - 2011

Season 9

285 episodes - 2012

Season 10

260 episodes - 2013

Season 11

260 episodes - 2014

Season 12

260 episodes - 2015

Season 13

260 episodes - 2016

Season 14

260 episodes - 2017

Saison 15

260 episodes - 2018

Saison 16

200 episodes - 2019

Season 17

257 episodes - 2020

Season 18

310 episodes - 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

Plus belle la vie is not currently available to stream, rent, or buy online in the US. Check back later for updates.

Plus belle la vie has 18 seasons with a total of 4667 episodes.

With a rating of 4.3/10 from 34 viewers, Plus belle la vie is a mixed bag - check out reviews to see if it's right for you.

Plus belle la vie stars Michel Cordes, Laurent Kerusoré, Éléonore Sarrazin, Cécilia Hornus, and Rebecca Hampton.

Plus belle la vie was created by Magaly Richard-Serrano, Bénedicte Achard, and Georges Desmouceaux.

Plus belle la vie was released on August 30, 2004.

Plus belle la vie is a Drama, Comedy, and Crime series.

It follows the daily lives of the inhabitants of Le Mistral, a fictional neighborhood in Marseille, blending drama, comedy and crime. The show portrays how wealthy families intersect with those who are less well off. It’s a slice-of-life look at a Mediterranean port city.

Michel Cordes plays Roland Marci, Cécilia Hornus plays Blanche Marci, and Laurent Kerusoré plays Thomas Marci. They anchor the central Marci family storylines in the series. The trio is a core part of Plus belle la vie's ensemble cast.

Éléonore Sarrazin portrays Sabrina Gocelin and Rebecca Hampton portrays Céline Frémont. Both are notable characters connected to the broader Le Mistral community. They frequently appear in key plotlines.

The show began in 2004 and has reached 18 seasons with 4667 episodes. It’s one of the longest-running French TV dramas. Its long run reflects its lasting popularity with viewers.