Jean Lacouture and Patrick Rotman interview the witnesses of François Mitterrand's life. Their testimonies, which both complement and contradict each other, write the story of a life: the youth, the Vichy regime and the Resistance during the Second World War, the Fifth Republic and the Algerian war, the conquest of the Elysée, the backstage of power and the secrets of a president.

The show documents each of the Presidents in the union, starting with George Washington, following a...

Documentary tracing the history of French organized crime, from the rise of the "Milieu" to the cybe...

In April 2014, Paris Zoo opens its doors to the public after two years of huge restoration works. Tw...

The behind-the-scenes story of French television… This documentary unveils the lesser-known history ...

From 1987 to 2003, Michel Fourniret cemented his legacy as France’s most infamous murderer. But his ...

Sample the bold new flavors of France with chefs who are pushing the boundaries of fine dining and r...
Eva Longoria explores French cuisine and culture.

Marcus Wareing wants to discover the joys of simple seasonal French food and produce, and finally ge...

The whole story of Urho Kekkonen, the most important statesman during Finland's independence.

Historian Jean-Marc Berlière delves into police archives, uncovering forgotten facts and dissecting ...

D-Day, June 6th, 1944. As the Allies storm the beaches of Normandy, Hitler orders the return of the ...