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 Okoo and February 10, 2025 on France 4.
Synopsis
The series takes place in the 17th century in the Palace of Versailles. It focuses on Belfort, an intelligent and elegant spaniel who is favored by the Sun King, 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 palace.
- 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
- Magali Rosenzweig as Ponne, one of Belfort's sisters, and Madame Rosa, an elephant living in the king's managerie
- Barbara Tissier as Tane, one of Belfort's sisters
- Nathalie Homs as Diane, Belfort's mother
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.This is the final show that Philippe Vidal had contributed to before his death on September 7, 2025.