1961 in French television

This is a list of French television related events from 1961.

Events

 * 18 February – Jean-Paul Mauric is selected to represent France at the 1961 Eurovision Song Contest with his song "Printemps, avril carillonne". He is selected to be the sixth French Eurovision entry during a national final.
 * 18 March – The 6th Eurovision Song Contest is held at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes. Luxembourg wins the contest with the song "Nous les amoureux" performed by Jean-Claude Pascal.

Debuts

 * Chambre noire
 * 13 December – Les Coulisses de l'exploit (1961–1972)

1940s

 * Le Jour du Seigneur (1949–present)

1950s

 * Art et magie de la cuisine
 * Cinq colonnes à la une
 * Discorama
 * Magazine féminin (1952–1970)
 * Lectures pour tous (1953–1968)
 * La Piste aux étoiles (1956–1978)
 * Voyage sans passeport (1957–1969)

1960s

 * La Tête et les Jambes (1960–1978)

Ending this year

 * Le Club du jeudi (1950–1961)

Births

 * 2 April – Marie-Ange Nardi, television presenter
 * 5 December – Annie Pujol, television presenter