Travel and far horizons

Ancient history and culture, food, economic miracle, the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, Xi'an warriors, FAST telescope, pandas... What comes to mind when we think about China? With his questions and expectations, Olivier Chiabodo sets off on an authentic trip and shares a unique experience.

Through an exploration of Antibes and its ambition for a more sustainable future we meet fishermen and sailors along with the athletes preparing for the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Between local traditions and gastronomy, Antibes reveals the wealth of its heritage and its cultural diversity...

At the crossroads of worlds old and new, South Vietnam offers an impressive cultural and natural diversity, where age-old traditions rub shoulders with urban modernity. From the floating markets of the Mekong to terraced paddy fields, Buddhist temples to lush landscapes, South Vietnam reveals a thousand different facets.

Through encounters and discoveries, the journalist Karina Marceau seeks to break down preconceived ideas about some countries and highlight their hidden side.

« Passe-moi les Jumelles » invites the viewers to take a break and dream. On the line-up: emotions, encounters, travelling, favourites and breathtaking landscapes...

It was a crazy gamble: reintroducing the osprey to Switzerland, a century after it became extinct in the country. From Norway to the Three Lakes region, a look back at the incredible project led by Wendy and Denis, two biologists determined to return the migratory bird of prey to Romandy.

The railways in the Swiss mountains are true gems. Meandering across majestic landscapes and climbing to spectacular peaks, their unique blend of tradition and technology make them fascinating. We go on a discovery.

In Basse-Engadine, the Swiss artist Not Vital has bought Tarasp Castle. In the Tessin region, the imposing Bellinzona castles, included with the city walls on UNESCO's world heritage list, invite tourists to stop. Michele Trefogli tries to save the family property in Torricella.

Antoine Caron and Alexis Pageau set off on four wheels to discover mountain biking in Canada and its aficionados.

Often coveted and scarred, Albania is unique at the heart of the Balkans. Freed from the communist dictatorship in 1985, the inhabitants are catching up for lost time, with vigour and pride. From the Adriatic to the northern mountains, they are reviving their traditions and promoting their historic-religious heritage.

In the heart of Equatorial Africa, Gabon is a real paradise for nature lovers. With its primary forests, beaches lined with palm trees and national parks full of exceptional fauna, the country offers one of the greatest levels of biodiversity on the continent and preserves its rich ancestral traditions.

It's one of the planet's last-remaining untouched lands, a group of coral islands in French Polynesia, lost in the heart of the South Pacific: the Tuamotu Archipelago. An immersive visit to explore a unique marine wilderness.

Off the beaten track, the valleys surrounding the Rhône around Montélimar are filled with innumerable treasures. These unique lands, at the crossroads of Alpine and Mediterranean influences, carry names few have heard of: Comtat Venaissin, Baronnies Provençales, Diois and Drôme. Lands where the locals celebrate the lime tree, lavender, grape-picking...

With the 2024 European elections on the horizon, eight young Belgians each head off to a "mystery" destination. Once there, they discover the main political issues affecting the country concerned and discuss the questions that preoccupy them personally.

Nadia Campbell and Vincent Poirier, two friends who have crossed the country from east to west, are now heading north. The duo will discover the everyday lives of the communities established along the road.

Friends who set off together for a journey of discovery to explore tourist initiatives being developed in responsible and ecological ways. An opportunity to live a totally extraordinary cultural and human experience.

The Brazilian forest is the planet's green lung. But, each year, millions of hectares are decimated. We meet two women, with radically different lives and actions, as they battle to save the Atlantic forest: Anita Studer, a Swiss biologist, founder of Nordesta; Hamangai Marcos Melo Pataxó, a Brazilian activist.

For thirty years, "Passe-moi les Jumelles" has taken us throughout Switzerland, a journey of breathtaking scenery and fascinating stories. Matthieu Fournier looks back at each decade with Benoît Aymon, Manuella Maury and Virginie Brawand, PAJU's emblematic faces, from the places where they presented their first programme. Prepare for surprises galore...

Agathe Lecaron invites a celebrity to spend a few days together, hiking through a region dear to their heart. Unique and bucolic, this moment out of time becomes a journey rich in sharing and introspection.

Today's master growers are producing a remarkable range of lemons to satisfy chefs and gourmets. From Corsica to the Pyrenees, Sicily to Japan, our journey through the surprising citrus family is rich in flavour as we discover the lemon bergamot, the yuzu and the fingered citron or Buddha's Hand.

A five-month journey across Greenland, skiing, kayaking and climbing... Gilles and Nathan set off on their expedition and collect precious information for scientific research along the way. They explain what it means to be an explorer when there are no new lands to discover, but a planet to protect.

A legendary city everyone dreams of visiting, Paris has retained all its authenticity, resembling more a collection of villages rather than one major metropolis. From the Eiffel Tower to Notre Dame de Paris, we discover the French capital's most emblematic monuments, and the vibrant life of its boulevards.

South India, long-coveted for its geographical location, still retains the marks of its colonial past. Today Hindu religious fervour is expressed by the spectacular festivities that continue to attract travellers to the region. With its excesses and wealth, South India remains one of Asia's gems.

Three different faces of the Lesser Antilles: Martinique and its many attractions; Saint Lucia, its little English-speaking sister to the south; Dominica, celebrated by the Kalinagos... Beyond the picture postcard scenery and legendary good life, these Caribbean islands are home to a natural world that is both generous and unspoilt.

At the end of the world lies a little-known land, and France's largest nature reserve: the French Southern and Antarctic Lands. On the island archipelagos of Kerguelen, Crozet and Amsterdam, a handful of impassioned scientists take turns working to protect their incredible biodiversity. An immersion in their everyday lives.

Breathtaking landscapes, emotion and adventure: we head for the heights and an unforgettable trek through the heart of the Swiss Alps, along the untamed peaks of the Via Idra!

What, no satnav or social networks? Lufy and Enzo, two Belgian influencers, brave the real world to explore four major European cities without their mobile phones. And it's a whole new experience for them!

Evelyne Charuest and Corey Loranger help the participants to find the perfect new home. And to do so they head off to explore the various districts of nine Canadian cities, from Vancouver to Montreal.

Nik Hartmann presents some of the forgotten or little-known landscapes of Switzerland, each different, each with its own unique beauty...

With its distinctive yellow livery and trademark three-tone horn, the PostBus is a Swiss institution. We take a journey across Switzerland, along the most spectacular PostBus routes.

Born deep in the bowels of the earth, immense volcanoes emerged from the Aegean Sea to form two majestic islands. Santorini offers surrealist landscapes and immaculate towns clinging to mountainous ridges. Milos is an island of untamed beauty, its coast marked by isolated creeks and colourful harbours. Visit.

Cradle of one of the oldest civilisations and veritable crossroads of the Mediterranean, Crete has been subjected to innumerable influences throughout its history, from Venetian to Ottoman and, more recently, European. The Greek island built itself a strong identity, present in its architectural, culinary and musical heritage.

On the southern fringes of Eastern Europe, francophone and francophile, Romania remains little known. Yet, in the heart of its sublime landscapes, its people have succeeded in keeping their culture and traditions alive. From architectural heritage to natural parks, Romania is a land of untold surprises to explore.

Big nature parks are the stars of this series which invites us to discover the diversity of Swiss landscapes.

Belle Époque châteaux, aristocratic mountain hotels, sumptuous palaces... We discover some of Switzerland's unique monuments, veritable flagships of its cultural history.

Life in the Alpine valleys is shaped by their fascinating, sometimes strange, stories, myths and customs. An immersion in everyday life in the Swiss Alps.

Taking time, the time to walk alongside Benoît Aymon, in Corsica or on Réunion Island, never counting the days, the hours or the kilometres.

In Vitrolles-en-Lubéron, in the north of the Pays d'Aigues, the Château de Grand-Pré was falling into ruin. Set in a protected area, the elegant building and the remains of its park are typical of 18th century Provencal heritage. A look back at the restoration and renaissance of this sleeping beauty.

A journey throughout the French-speaking world to explore every corner of the globe! In each country we meet francophones who present, in French, their culture, way of life and commitments. The programme also shines a spotlight on local projects that keep the French language alive, dynamic and constantly evolving.

Discoveries, reports and entertainment under the banner of nature, the environment and the great outdoors... A rendezvous with Adrien Joveneau, never without his microphone.

Each day, hundreds of thousands of people travel through Switzerland and its fairy-tale landscapes by train.

In 2013, the Swiss Alpine Club turned 150. Over the years, the actions of its members have led to 150 cabins being installed in the Swiss mountains. Every year more than 300,000 climbers, from beginners to veterans, take shelter in them. Jacqueline Schwerzmann looks back at this adventure.

In two parts, a love story set on the roof of the world and marked by the earthquake in Nepal on 25 April 2015.

A land of mountains, Switzerland also counts some 1,500 lakes. A programme in four chapters, a journey through the Swiss lakes and dow

All the featured Belgians are living their dreams, either through chance or necessity. Our series, "Les Belges du bout du monde", offers an intimate insight into the wonderfully rich lives of these individuals who have moved to far-flung parts of the world.

An unforgettable voyage through France, for nature-lovers, history buffs, everyone fascinated by ancient buildings and all who appreciate good food and authentic produce.

Jonas Schneiter, journalist, and Marc Muller, ecologist, head off for a tour of French-speaking Switzerland in a solar-powered electric bus they've recycled and modified. Each day sees a positive new initiative. The perfect opportunity to raise awareness about the way Switzerland is moving towards sustainable development, a particularly topical subject.

Aboard his campervan, Julien travels across Canada in search of those who live a full life, whilst possessing little. The stories of individuals, couples, families and communities who have chosen a different lifestyle. Nomad or sedentary, they have all opted for an alternative way of living.

Six young women selected by the Swiss Alpine Club begin three years of training. Their objective? To prepare for an exhibition which will open up new paths beyond the borders and complete their training.

By following the Spice Route, the legendary Portuguese trade route, the Swiss woman Nina Mavis Brunner travels the world and presents the lifestyles of the people she meets.

The Odyssey by Homer is one of the most ancient and fascinating epics of humanity. The journalist Nina Mavis Brunner follows in the footsteps of its legendary hero Odysseus on a journey around the Mediterranean, meeting very real characters along the way who speak about love and death.

Switzerland in winter: unique, rugged and fabulously beautiful. Fascinated by the Alpine passes, Nik Hartmann sets out to confront the harshness of the mountains and meet some of those who live with the snow, ice and bitter cold day in and day out.

The interwoven portraits of six Swiss who have settled in Moscow. What did they hope to find in the Russian capital? They talk about the pleasures and difficulties of Moscow life.

The adventures of Swiss families who have decided to quit everything to go and live abroad.

New York, a legendary city and home to some 14,000 Swiss citizens. Over three episodes, we will be following the adventures of five Swiss expats in the Big Apple, examining their work and private lives in a city where anything's possible.

« Passe-moi les Jumelles » invites the viewers to take a break and dream. On the line-up: emotions, encounters, travelling, favourites and breathtaking landscapes...

Inspiration and a total change of scene guaranteed with an in-depth look at each of the towns or regions visited. Heritage, history, culture and lifestyle: discover all you could ever want to know!

Exploring some of the great French wine estates, those with an exceptional historical heritage and which continue the tradition of working together as a family.

Large or small, isolated or grouped together, well-known or almost secret, islands are the stuff that dreams are made of. We journey to the four corners of the world to discover the reality of island life today.

A documentary series that takes us on a journey to meet some of the men and women whose profession is far from ordinary. As unique as they are captivating, each infused with enthusiasm, they invite us into their world, in the heart of an unspoilt wilderness.

Sometimes outmoded, sometimes shocking or comical, taboos and laws have shaped the face of our world. Christian Laurence paints a humorous and unusual portrait of the world's peoples, examining the rules by which they live.

Discovering a town, a region or a country through its heritage, history, culture and art of living.