In Quercy, the art of living rhymes with gastronomy. The knowledge of culinary traditions is essential to understand the culture of this region.

Volcanoes as far as the eye can see, that's the postcard of the Puy de Dôme ! This french department is also full of cultural treasures, with a rich and unique heritage.

Exceptional waves that attract thousands of tourists every year: we are in the Basque Country! And it is in Hendaye, from the castle of Abbadia that we will be able to admire this spectacle.

The Médoc is above all known for its vineyards, with an international reputation. But the region has a great diversity of landscapes, between marshes and large beaches.

The vineyards of Sancerrois, the ponds of Brenne, or the old town of Bourges... So many treasures that are part of the heritage of Berry.

The French land is of an unsuspected richness. Villages, towns and natural parks make up the cultural wealth of France and its treasures.

Thanks to the Atlantic Ocean and the exceptional tides, the Pays d'Aunis attracts thousands of tourists every year. This region also includes the beauty of the Poitevin marshes.

When arriving in Martinique in 1502, Christopher Columbus nicknamed it the island of flowers. This rich land offers breathtaking landscapes: an exuberant nature, countless hikes and unforgettable encounters. A place to discover with your backpack!

The Creuse has a rich historical heritage and is world famous for its tapestries, which can be seen in the most beautiful castles.

A discovery of gastronomic Bretagne, with its famous Plougastel strawberry and its incomparable local products.

Wine is more than just the fermentation of grape juice; it is the result of the mysterious combination between nature's gift and human knowledge. Today, the beverage is an integral part of France's cultural and gastronomic heritage, and shapes its landscape. This film takes us to the greatest French grand cru and wineries to discover, through the seasons, the precious work of those who cultivate the grape to extract wines with unique flavors that are sought after by connoisseurs around the world.

Gabrielle Chanel is the world's most famous fashion designer, the embodiment of class and chic. She was a fearless warrior upon making her kingdom and in order to build her empire, she did not hesitate to use any means necessary.

Cultural documentary series looking at important painters whose work helped define art as we know it. The programme explores the life and work of hugely influential artists, including their own influences and inspiration. Looking at contemporary movements in art and art criticism, The Great Masters of Painting puts the artists' lives and careers into context. Artists who feature in this series include Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas, Eugène Delacroix, Edouard Manet, Claude Monet and Leonardo da Vinci.

Henri Rousseau is considered to be representative of the naïve painters. Exoticism abounds in his work even though Rousseau never left Paris. His exoticism is imaginary and stylised, taken from the Jardin des Plantes, the Jardin d'Acclimatation, illustrated magazines and botanical journals of the time. He was criticised for his frontal portraits of frozen figures, his lack of perspective, his bright colours, his naivety and clumsiness, but his paintings, on the borderline between reality and fiction, civilisation and savagery, nevertheless provoke a certain fascination in the observer.

In this episode, Fred Chesneau introduces us to one of the oldest cuisines in the world, Greek food, renowned for its health benefits. Feta, moussaka, Greek salad, stuffed vine leaves, olives or brochettes...

Fred highlights the culinary traditions of the large and well-integrated Spanish community in Paris. He makes us discover a grocery store, a restaurant and an associative bar-restaurant where tapas are obviously in the spotlight.

Fred Chesneau goes to meet the Danish community in Paris. Smørrebrød (Scandinavian bread), salads, gravlax, accompanied by gløgg (mulled wine).

In Paris, Koreans who have settled in France are keen to share their culinary traditions which include a multitude of flavour combinations.

Being one of the most multi-cultural cities in the world, Paris offers a mind-boggling array of culinary delights from all around the planet. Join our host, chef-adventurer Fred Chesnau.

Continuing his Parisian exploration, Fred Chesneau discovers the culinary universe of the Cameroonians, in the northern part of the Goutte d'or.

During the Rio carnival, Fred takes a culinary world tour in the middle of Paris, bringing together European, indigenous and African gastronomy.

This time, the Globe Cooker is going to meet the Ashkenazi, whose culinary influences are to be found in Central Europe, as in West and South Germany.

Women between the ages of 19 and 78 tell us more about their sexuality. They are single, married or in an open relationship. Are they more fulfilled and relaxed than their forebears?

Men are often described as sex animals, unable to control their impulses, obsessed with their performance, egoistical in bed or considering sex as a way to dominate.

In the Alpilles, the blazing sun heats up the lands upon which the vines and olive trees flourish. This peaceful and beautiful corner of Provence saw Vincent Van Gogh's creative process drastically change. In 1889 the painter arrived in the region to be committed to a psychiatric hospital. There, appeased by nature and the lights of Provence, he created his most beautiful paintings – among which The Starry Night.

The GR34, also known as the “sentier des douaniers”, runs along the entire coast of Brittany, from the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel to the Guérande peninsula, making it an exceptional hiking trail. On this journey, you'll meet artists, Michelin-starred chefs and livestock breeders, men and women who are passionate about their region.

Over the years, the Yvelines département has been enriched by an impressive cultural heritage. In the Chevreuse valley, nestles the Vaux de Cernay abbey, a Cistercian ruin preserved by one of France's most illustrious families. Departing from Chatou Island on the Seine, the tour continues aboard one of the first steam boats, as in the Impressionist era.

On either side of the Rhône lies a vast valley with a rich historical past. From Lyon, the ancient capital of the Gauls, to Mont Ventoux, the 1910-meter-high giant of Provence, via Montélimar and Carpentras, the landscapes traversed by France's most powerful river are extraordinarily diverse.

Nestled between the Loire and Cher valleys, Sologne is a land of unsuspected treasures. This wild land stretches across the departments of Cher, Loir-et-Cher and Loiret. It is one of France's best-preserved forest regions, dotted with over 3,000 ponds. Sologne is also the birthplace of many royal cities, such as Romorantin.

The tour begins with the luminous Oléron island, continues with the Vendée islands of Yeu and Noirmoutier, and ends with two particularly unspoilt spots: Ile d'Aix and Ile Madame.

It's in the Alps, on the edge of Europe's highest peak, that we're going to discover the wonders of this high-altitude region. From peaks to plains, from remote mountain huts to the Parc des Écrins, it's time to take a deep breath! Our journey begins in Chamonix, at the foot of Mont-Blanc. Then it's on to the Maurienne valley, the longest in the Alps. This valley is famous for its fortifications,

This enchanting journey begins in Vézelay. This village is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its basilica is one of the highlights not to be missed. 120 m long and 18 m high: impressive! The only one of its kind in the world, it is a masterpiece of Romanesque art. Not far away, in the neighboring Nièvre department, it's impossible to miss the Château de Bazoches.

While France boasts many of the castles and monuments for which it is famous, there are also a few that are home to veritable gems of nature. These include Vaux-le-Vicomte, the founding work of the French garden, and the Jardin de Massey, a “remarkable garden” located in downtown Tarbes. This idyllic documentary takes viewers on a journey through some of the most extraordinary green spaces in France's cultural heritage.

From the islands of Frioul to Port-Cros. Sandy beaches, turquoise waters, umbrella pines and driftwood. This is the idyllic but very real image we have of the magnificent secret islands of the Mediterranean. Departing from Marseille via Frioul or Porquerolles, it's a journey to a true paradise on earth. It begins at the Château d'If, a splendid building perched on an islet in the Frioul archipelago. Our journey continues on the island of Porquerolles, off the coast of Hyères. The final leg of our Mediterranean escapade takes us to Port-Cros, the wildest and most unspoiled of the islands we'll be visiting.

From Ariège to Aude, from the foothills of the Pyrenees to the Mediterranean, the mythical sentier Cathare - GR367 - runs for 250 kilometers. Along the way, hikers discover impregnable citadels and splendid ruins, such as the Château de Quéribus, remnants of the Cathars who defied the Church in the 13th century. In the upper Aude valley are the spectacular Gorges de Galamus, ideal for canyoning. At Gruissan, magically colored salt marshes border the Mediterranean.

With its hills, forests and hidden, refined manor houses, the Perche is an ancient, historic province. Mortagne was the favorite holiday resort of the counts and countesses of Perche. This fortified town conceals many treasures, such as the manor house where King Henri IV is said to have stayed. Planted in the middle of the fields, the basilica of Montligeon was built in record time.

We take to the longest and best-known of France's long-distance hiking trails, the GR20, through scenery whose geography is as complex as it is sublime. Created in the early 1970s, this fabulous footpath is today an unmissable rendezvous for all seeking to spend time in the heart of nature.

For lovers of magnificent landscapes, enthusiasts of history and old stones, or gourmets in search of authentic products, France's heritage is a godsend. This episode takes viewers on a journey to the other side of the world, where blue comes in a thousand variations. It takes us from island to island to discover the history of the Polynesian people, guided by women who know and love more than anything else these lands between lagoons and atolls, where legends and the gentle way of life mingle.

Located in the heart of the Antilles, Guadeloupe is nicknamed “the butterfly island” because of its shape. This land of character offers a rare diversity of landscapes in the blink of an eye. From the Soufrière volcano to Marie Galante, the tranquility of the lagoons meets the vigor of the ocean, the splendor of the waterfalls rivals the beauty of the seabed.

Crossing more than six départements over almost 500 kilometers, the Dordogne river winds its way through varied, sumptuous landscapes and a heritage of rare richness. In the upper Dordogne valley, stretches of untouched land invite both contemplation and discovery. In the heart of Périgord Noir, a region marked by the Hundred Years' War, the subsoils hide as many treasures as the many castles. Finally, as you approach the mouth of the river, the Libournais region reveals itself through its vineyard landscapes.

Far from crowded tourist destinations, Creuse has two major assets: peace and space. The region has always been a haven for craftsmen and artists. Novelist George Sand found her first inspiration in the shadow of the Château de Boussac, built on a rocky outcrop. Impressionist painters set up their easels on the magnificent site of Crozant, now known as the Valley of the Painters.

Continuing his exploration of Paris, Fred Chesneau discovers the culinary universe of the Indians at the Gare du Nord.