Piwi+

Piwi+ (formerly Piwi) is a French pay television channel for children aged 3 to 6, owned by the Canal+.^[1][2]

Piwi was launched on December 3, 2003, as the preschool channel from Télévision Par Satellite.^[3] In 2007, TPS merged with its competitor Canalsat.

In 2016–2017, Piwi+ became a Canal+ exclusive all around the world, being removed of all French ISPs on 31 December 2016.^[4] It is also distributed on VOO in Belgium and Teleclub Les + in Switzerland.

Initially, Piwi had 7 planet mascots, with Soleil (sun) being the main one and part of the logo. At night when the channel stopped its programs, a loop showed the planet mascots saying good night, good bye, see you tomorrow, etc.

With the 2011 rebrand, Piwi+ have only a sun as a mascot, and a moon sleeping with a melody during the night break. Since the end of 2019 when TiJi became 24h, Piwi+ is the last French kids TV channel to have a night break.

Soleil

Color:   Yellow

Soleil is a 3-year-old sun with yellow body and orange rays. She is the adventurous leader of the group.

Gourmand

Color:   Orange

Gourmand is a 6-year-old male Piwi with orange body and green bubbles. He is the silly clown of the group.

Étoile

Color:   Violet

Étoile is a 6-year-old female Piwi with violet body and yellow feathers. She is the cutest princess of the group.

Radar

Color:   Indigo

Radar is an 8-year-old male Piwi with indigo body with red satellites. He is the athletic superhero of the group.

Ventouse

Color:   Green

Ventouse is a 7-year-old female Piwi with green body and red suction cups. She is the sweetest gymnast of the group.

Ressort

Color:   Red

Ressort is a 9-year-old female Piwi with red body and indigo springs. She is the friendliest cheerleader of the group.

Peinture

Color:   Blue

Peinture is a 5-year-old male Piwi with blue body and yellow fountain tanks. He is the smartest artist of the group.

• Television in France

• Archive of Piwi TV Official Website
• Piwi + Official website