# Belfort & Lupin

Belfort & Lupin is a French animated television series created by Teddy J. Stehly and directed by Philippe Vidal. The series follows the adventures of Belfort, a refined spaniel, and Lupin, an intrepid wolf, who form an unlikely duo in the Palace of Versailles during the reign of Louis XIV. The show premiered on February 7, 2025 on Ooko and February 10, 2025 on France 4.

## Synopsis

The series takes place in the 17th century in the Palace of Versaille. It focuses on Belfort, an intelligent and elegant spaniel who is favored by the Sun King (Louis XIV), and Lupin, a wild but generous wolf, living in the gardens of the castle. Together, they solve mysteries involving the other animals of the royal estate while navigating between court intrigue and humorous adventures.
Each episode offers an independent plot while also developing an overall narrative framework around the relationships between the characters and the secrets hidden in the gardens of Versailles.

## Cast and characters

* Alexandre Nguyen as Belfort, a loyal brittany spaniel. He is often tasked with investigating strange events at the castle.
* Hugo Brunswick as Lupin, a brave gray wolf. He inhabits the gardens of Versailles and helps Belfort solve mysteries while remaining discreet towards the humans.
* Barbara Tissier as Ariane, an elegant and mysterious siamese cat who helps Belfort and Lupin with their investigations.
* Guillaume Beaujolais as Louis XIV, the monarch reigning over Versailles
* Emmanuel Rausenberger as Bontemps
* Antoine Schoumsky as Bazire
* Nathalie Homs as Diane
* Magaly Rosenzweig as Madame Rosa

## Production

The show is produced by Ellipse Animation and Belvision Studios in collaboration with France Télévisions. Development on the show began as early as 2019.

## Episodes

| No. | Title | Written by | Storyboarded by | Okoo release date | France 4 air date | Prod. code |
| 1 | "The Wig House" | Teddy J. Stehly | Teresa Guarnido | February 7, 2025 (2025-02-07) | February 10, 2025 | 108 |
| 2 | "Ariane's Crime" | Cyril Deydier & Baptiste Grosfiley | José Luis Marco | February 7, 2025 (2025-02-07) | February 11, 2025 | 107 |
| 3 | "Fountain Breakdown" | Teddy J. Stehly | José Luis Marco | February 7, 2025 (2025-02-07) | February 12, 2025 | 115 |
| 4 | "Elite Dog" | Cyril Deydier & Baptiste Grosfiley | Miguel De Lalor | February 7, 2025 (2025-02-07) | February 13, 2025 | 105 |
| 5 | "The Labyrinth" | Catherine Billimof & Anne Ducruet | Philippe Vidal | February 7, 2025 (2025-02-07) | February 14, 2025 | 103 |
| 6 | "The Royal Recital" | Teddy J. Stehly | Sophie Moulin | February 7, 2025 (2025-02-07) | February 17, 2025 | 126 |
| 7 | "SOS Swans in Distress" | Fabienne Gambrelle | Teresa Guarnido | February 7, 2025 (2025-02-07) | February 18, 2025 | 113 |
| 8 | "The King's Peas" | Catherine Billimof & Anne Ducruet | Sophie Moulin | February 7, 2025 (2025-02-07) | February 19, 2025 | 119 |
| 9 | "Family Portrait" | Catherine Billimof & Anne Ducruet | Philippe Vidal | February 7, 2025 (2025-02-07) | February 20, 2025 | 102 |
| 10 | "The Gardens of Versailles" | Catherine Billimof & Anne Ducruet | Juliette Rebollo | February 7, 2025 (2025-02-07) | February 21, 2025 | 109 |
| 11 | "Disoriented" | Cyril Deydier & Baptiste Grosfilley | Mélanie Lopez | February 7, 2025 (2025-02-07) | February 24, 2025 | 111 |
| 12 | "Tick Tock, Lupin!" | Cyril Deydier & Baptiste Grosfilley | François Dufour | February 7, 2025 (2025-02-07) | February 25, 2025 | 118 |
| 13 | "Major Disagreement" | Catherine Billimof & Anne Ducruet | Alix Adam | February 7, 2025 (2025-02-07) | February 26, 2025 | 125 |
| 14 | "Trouble at the Menagerie" | Catherine Billimof & Anne Ducruet | Miguel De Lalor | TBA | February 27, 2025 | 112 |
| 15 | "A Royal Headache" | Teddy J. Stehly | François Dufour | TBA | February 28, 2025 | 110 |
| 16 | "Bucephale's Carousel" | Cyril Deydier & Baptiste Grosfilley | Philippe Vidal | TBA | March 3, 2025 | 106 |
| 17 | "The Icebox Marmot" | Teddy J. Stehly | Philippe Vidal | TBA | March 4, 2025 | 101 |
| 18 | "The King's Billiards" | Cyril Deydier & Baptist Grosfilley | Juliette Rebollo | TBA | March 5, 2025 | 124 |