SECRETS OF HISTORY recounts the epic story of this medieval ruler who gathered a whole people behind him to achieve the impossible: cross the English Channel and conquer the British Isles. What legacy did he leave in the hearts of both the Normans and the British?

Stéphane Bern recounts the life of Georges Danton. We relive, in the places where they took place, some of the most important moments of the history of the Revolution.

Catherine de’ Medici was an Italian noblewoman who was Queen of France from 1547 until 1559, as the wife of King Henry II. His death thrust her into the political arena as Queen Mother and Regent from 1560 to 1564. A legend, dating back to the time of the religious wars, has followed her for centuries. The murky role she played in the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre continues to divide scholars. In the Loire Valley, the castles she lived in reveal their secrets.

On July 14, 1789, the Bastille prison fell to the revolutionaries. Stéphane Bern recalls, hour by hour, this entire day which marked the imaginations. Many legends accompany the memory of this moment.

Make yourself comfortable and embark upon the inspiring adventure, where many secrets of the world of art will be unveiled.

Since ancient Greek times, men have been considered the creator and women as their muse. However, throughout history, women have also sculpted, carved, cast and struck.

Sartre and Camus, the two most world-famous, 20th century, French writers, form a legendary and inseparable couple. The two extraordinary thinkers propelled the figure of the politically engaged writer into the limelight.

Samson and Delilah is a grand opera based on the Biblical tale of Samson and Delilah found in Chapter 16 of the Book of Judges in the Old Testament.

An aviation pioneer and an airmail carrier hero, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry rose to world fame with “The Little Prince”, which continues to be one of the best-selling books in the world.

With its luxurious hotels, billionaires' villas, yachts and gourmet restaurants, the island of Saint Barthelemy immerses the visitors in an idyllic atmosphere. Named after the brother of Christopher Columbus, this island hides a singular and protected nature and offers a heavenly escape...

Born in March 1938, Rudolf Khametovitch Noureev remains one of the greatest dancers of the 20th century. Blessed with exceptional beauty and virtuosity, he led a brilliant international career. After being given a political asylum in France in 1961, he performed for Roland Petit, Maurice Béjart, George Balanchine and Martha Graham. He later become a director of dance at the Paris Opera, his "Swan Lake". The dancer died on January 6, 1993, in Paris, affected by AIDS.

Continuing her creations around the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker explores this time the magnificent "Brandenburg Concertos". With her company Rosas, she immerses herself in the mathematical and meticulous universe of the Leipzig Cantor, all in continuo and counterpoint...

Rosa Bonheur, the animal painter adulated in France in the 19th century, often forgotten in her country, is nevertheless a major figure of women's emancipation and of the animal cause.

Their names were Anne-Josèphe Théroigne de Méricourt, Olympe de Gouges, Charlotte Corday, Thérésa Tallien, Manon Roland and Germaine de Staël. We take a look at these women who, through their writings or works, contributed to the French Revolution by expressing their rights and ideas, often in peril of their lives.

Stephane Bern invites us to discover the backstage of the first house in France. The Élysée Palace has turned heads, it has aroused campaigns, passions, political battles.

This film opens the doors to the work of a unique creator with a creative process always on the move and with a unique know-how. He reveals himself as a free and passionate alchemist who imagines shoes as real works of art.

Romane, Oscar, Elsy, Pierre, and Maxime are entering their final year at the academy. Without a doubt, this is the most decisive year, as they not only have to pass the exam but also land a professional contract with a company. The pressure is extreme between the stress of the auditions and the intensity of the successive training sessions. The young dancers aren’t allowed to make any mistakes.

Voltaire is also famous for his literary work, as a man of letters, poet, philosopher, essayist, historian and playwright.

A literary pilgrimage combining unusual places and intimate discovery of Victor Hugo, poet, novelist, and politician of the 19th century.

A literary pilgrimage combining unusual places and intimate discovery of Victor Hugo, poet, novelist, and politician of the 19th century.

This episode emphasizes the masterful work and inspiring life of Stendhal, best known for the novel "The Red and the Black".

This episode emphasizes the masterful work and inspiring life of Stendhal, a 19th-century French writer, best known for the novels "The Red and the Black" and "The Charterhouse of Parma".

The great French writers have undoubtedly left eternal traces both in the treasury of literary works and in the places they frequented. This episode emphasizes the masterful work and inspiring life of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer. Learn more about the creation of his masterpieces, the places he visited and lived in.

This episode emphasizes the masterful work and inspiring life of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer. Learn more about the creation of his masterpieces.

Embark on a journey of discovering the fascinating story of one of the greatest French authors : Arthur Rimbaud.

The great French writers have undoubtedly left everlasting traces both in the treasury of literary works and in the places they frequented. This episode highlights both the masterful work and the fascinating life of the man of letters, historian, and political philosopher, Montesquieu. Learn more about the creation of his masterpieces, places he visited and lived in.

The great French writers have undoubtedly left everlasting traces both in the treasury of literary works and in the places they frequented. This episode highlights both the masterful work and the fascinating life of the man of letters, historian, and political philosopher, Montesquieu. Learn more about the creation of his masterpieces, places he visited and lived in.

This episode emphasizes the masterful work and inspiring life of Jean de La Fontaine, a French fabulist and one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century. Learn more about the creation of his masterpieces, the places he visited and lived in.

This episode emphasizes the masterful work and inspiring life of Jean de La Fontaine, a French fabulist and one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century. Learn more about the creation of his masterpieces, the places he visited and lived in.

Honore de Balzac stayed at the castle of Saché where he composed a part of "La Comédie Humaine".

Discover the inspiring story of Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant, one of the most well known 19th-century French authors. He was a naturalist writer, one of the pioneers of short story forms.

This episode highlights both the masterful work and the fascinating life of the novelist Gustave Flaubert. Learn more about the creation of his masterpieces, places he visited and lived in.

This episode highlights both the masterful work and the fascinating life of the novelist Gustave Flaubert. Learn more about the creation of his masterpieces, places he visited and lived in.

George Sand lived in the castle of Nohant.

Discover the inspiring story of Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant, one of the most well known 19th-century French authors. He was a naturalist writer, one of the pioneers of short story forms, which he excelled at. His deeply admired body of work has inspired a vast number of talented and well respected authors.

Embark on a journey of discovering the fascinating story of one of the greatest French authors : Arthur Rimbaud.

The castle of Monte-Cristo is a sign of of Alexandre Dumas's grandiosity.

Soloists Sondra Radvanovsky, Anita Rachvelischvili and Aleksandrs Antonenko, accompanied by the Orchestra and Choir of the National Opera of Paris, perform a number of pieces by Verdi, Puccini, Bizet, Saint-Saëns and Bellini.

Meet Michel Troisgros, a talented, well respected chef of a gastronomy temple called "La Grand Maison".

Michel Roth is a top-flight cook of great ambition, energy and talent. From his point of view, everything is reflected in a voluntary way of discovering, willingness to learn, and perception. He admires his teacher Paul Bocuse, whom he considers like a father.

A breathtaking landscape of an almost century old restaurant called "Petit Nice", situated on the Mediterranean coast, appears before our eyes. This luminous property is home to the famous three-star chef Gerald Passedat. He is entirely devoted to mastering the art of preparing sea food. The menu of the restaurant changes depending on the season, and other particular factors.

At 61, Guy Savoy is not a man in a race with French gastronomy. He is a storyteller, a man who is still eager to learn, despite being a culinary genius himself. He is not considered the most low-key chef on the planet for nothing, he lived his D-Day twice. Join us as we sit down and embark on a journey of incredible culinary adventures Mr. Guy has to tell.