Discovery Travel and far horizons
Destination francophonie - Version 26'
2025
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.
Discovery | Travel and far horizons
Episode 19
27 min
Suisse (Partie 2)
Episode 18
27 min
Switzerland (Part 1)
Swiss Francophonie, one voice out of four. The country is a cultural and linguistic mosaic with four national languages: German, French, Italian and Romansh. What is the role for the French-speaking world? We're off to French-speaking Switzerland to meet the people who contribute their voices to this multilingual choir.
Episode 17
27 min
Quebec (Part 2)
Stroll along the magical streets of Old Quebec to see the Bonhomme Carnaval, a true icon of winter in Quebec. There's no escaping the legendary Dufferin Terrace slide at the foot of the Château Frontenac. Ice canoeing on the St. Lawrence River and discovering the rich indigenous heritage...
Episode 16
27 min
Quebec (Part 1)
The magic of winter in Canada's beautiful province! In this first part, we head for the Charlevoix region, renowned for its gastronomy and sumptuous landscapes shaped by the St. Lawrence River. We glide down the slopes on skis or by dog sled for an authentic immersion in the Quebec winter.
Episode 15
27 min
Taiwan (Part 2)
Exploring Taiwan's cultural and natural treasures, such as the Penghu archipelago, a protected jewel closely connected with the French-speaking world. On Wang'an Island we meet the illustrator Florent Chavouet, 2024 Villa Formose winner (new writing). Our journey ends in the port city of Kaohsiung, where modernity and tradition come together.
Episode 20
28 min
Mauritania (Part 2)
We continue our journey through Mauritania as we set our heading for the holy caravan cities of Atar, Chinguetti and Ouadane. From the Sorbonne of the desert to the "eye of Africa", a breath-taking voyage awaits in this immense and fascinating country of the Sahel.
Episode 19
27 min
Mauritania (Part 1)
Mauritania, a land of endless horizons! We meet the country's French-speaking youngsters and explore the capital, Nouakchott. Visit to the Banc d'Arguin National Park, an environmental paradise for birds and fish...
Episode 18
26 min
Destination Louisiana, the French language here, there and everywhere (2)
La Fayette, where we find the largest concentration of schools teaching French in immersion. On horseback with the local French-speaking cowboys and discovering Cajun gastronomy. Visiting the Laura Plantation, for French Creole and the history of slavery. A finale in music in the Atchafalaya Basin, west of the Mississippi River.
Episode 17
27 min
Destination Louisiana, the French language here, there and everywhere (1)
In Louisiana, francophonie is historical, multi-faceted, and now has a new generation keeping the French language vibrantly alive "here, there and everywhere"! First stop: New Orleans, its jazzmen, its football team, its bookshops... Then we head to the Pointe-au-Chien bayou and a francophonie that's both age-old and Native American.
Episode 16
27 min
Destination Vietnam, the Francophone revival in the land of the Dragon (2)
Discovery, in French, of bustling Ho Chi Minh City, which France continues to call Saigon. Gastronomy, architectural heritage, a century-old French school and the one and only French-speaking fair in the country are on the agenda of this stroll through the streets of the economic capital of Vietnam.
Episode 26
26 min
Panama, the French language under tropical skies (2)
We explore one of Panama's less well-known treasures: its natural environment and notably its exceptional flora and fauna. We then meet a francophone Panamanian chef to discover Caribbean cuisine, before ending with an immersive visit to a Panamanian village accompanied by a locally-born guide who adores the French language.
Episode 25
26 min
Panama, the French language under tropical skies (1)
We explore the tumultuous history of the Panama Canal, accompanied by the French-speaking president of the Canal Museum; before heading to Casco Antiguo, Panama's historical neighbourhood, in search of its French presence. Finally, we discover Mola, the fashion of Panama's indigenous people, made even more sublime by a French designer.
Episode 24
26 min
Destination Colombia, a Francophile Eldorado (2)
The second part of this Francophone tour of Columbia as we discover, in French of course, the country's emblematic product: coffee. Exploring some of the unique corners of the vibrant city of Medellín and an immersive trip to the village of Arménia with a politically-committed Colombian who makes French-style cheese.
Episode 23
26 min
Destination Colombia, a Francophile Eldorado (1)
Columbia, the natural and cultural Eldorado of Latin America. On the menu for part 1: cycling through Bogota; dancing the salsa in Cali, its world capital; and tasting Columbian gastronomy in Popayan. Plus French alliances and the schools that ensure the French language remains alive in these cities.
Episode 22
26 min
Destination Croatia (2) - Land of francophone treasures
Along the Croatian coast we set off to explore Split, veritable city within a palace. Then head to the island of Kor?ula, birthplace of Marco Polo and home to Croatia's only francophone bookshop. Finally, a visit to some of the hidden gems of Dubrovnik, "Pearl of the Adriatic".
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.
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.
Annina Reber gained her job as mountain guide thanks to her talent and courage. But even today, she is an exception in the Swiss Alps: only thirty-eight women hold this position compared to the 1300 male guides. Ariane and Nadja are following in the footsteps of this pioneer.
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.
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.
