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


Discovery | Travel and far horizons
Discovering a town, a region or a country through its heritage, history, culture and art of living.
Episode 1
13 min
Valencia (Spain)
Valencia once dominated the Mediterranean coast. As Spain's third-largest city in terms of both population and economy, its architectural heritage is remarkable including Gothic churches, Baroque buildings and futuristic houses.
Episode 2
13 min
Hong Kong (China)
We discover a fascinating mixture of ancient and modern. A combination of the Far East and the West, Hong Kong offers much more than just finance. In this mega-city, fashion and gastronomy thrive, alongside the arts, nature and science.
Episode 3
13 min
The New Jerusalem monastery (Russia)
To the north west of Moscow we discover one of Russia's holy sites: the New Jerusalem monastery, a spiritual centre for the Orthodox world. Destroyed during World War II, the restoration work began almost immediately but its renaissance really dates from 1995 with the arrival of new priests.
Episode 4
12 min
Martinique (France)
Martinique enchants all its visitors thanks to its beaches and the wealth to be found away from the coast, such as the fields of sugarcane and timeless forest trails, its gastronomy and its amazing gardens.
Episode 5
13 min
Budva (Montenegro)
Fringed by the Adriatic Sea, Montenegro is the only country to share a border with each of the countries of the former state of Yugoslavia. We discover one of the oldest towns on the Adriatic coast: Budva.
Episode 6
12 min
Valence and its Falles (Spain)
Like almost all the other major Spanish cities, Valance has its grand fête: the Falles (or Fallas in Castilian). An immense mixture of music, traditional costumes, parades and grandiose decors.
Episode 7
13 min
The province of Gelderland (Netherlands)
Exploring the largest province in the Netherlands: Gelderland, also known as Guelders.
Episode 8
12 min
Astana (Kazakhstan)
Astana has been the capital city of Kazakhstan since 1997. Lying south of the River Ishim, no building is more than 20 years old, which puts it at the top of the list of the world's newest cities.
Episode 9
12 min
Bukhara (Uzbekistan)
Lying in the centre of southern Uzbekistan, on the Silk Road, Bukhara is one of the best-preserved examples of an Islamic city in Central Asia, with its urban fabric still intact.
Episode 10
12 min
Samarkand (Uzbekistan)
Samarkand is one of the oldest cities in the world and without doubt the most famous in Uzbekistan. Its history is indissociable from that of the Silk Road.
Episode 11
13 min
Moscow Oblast and its art manufactories (Russia)
Beyond the wealth of its material heritage, Moscow Oblast has a long tradition of art manufacturing.
Episode 12
12 min
Marrakesh (Morocco)
Marrakesh, gateway to the desert, was born and continues to develop thanks to the ingenuity and effort of its population to ensure a regular supply of water, source of all life.
Episode 13
13 min
From the foothills of the Atlas Mountains to Essaouira (Morocco)
Marrakesh-Safi, land of contrasts, stretches from the Atlas Mountains to the Atlantic coast. From the cold of Djebel Toubkal, the highest summit in North Africa, to a more temperate climate, as that of the Essaouira coast.
Episode 14
12 min
The region of Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab (Morocco)
For tourists in search of wide open spaces, adventure, excitement and encounters, for all who love wild unspoilt beaches, there is one region of the world to discover above all others: Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab, in Morocco.
Episode 15
13 min
Serbia
A multicultural state, Serbia was both witness and principal actor in the geopolitical evolution of the European continent. A country that is heir to a long history and enduring traditions.
Episode 16
13 min
Khiva, gateway to the desert (Uzbekistan)
In central Asia, Khiva, renowned as the gateway to the desert, is an unmissable destination during any stay in Uzbekistan. A city with innumerable architectural riches and a history dating back more than 2,500 years.
Episode 17
13 min
Tashkent, in search of Soviet heritage (Uzbekistan)
Capital of Uzbekistan, Tashkent is a city with over 2,200 years of history. In 1865, it was absorbed by the Russian empire. During the Second World War, it became both "Russified" and industrialised. Destroyed earthquake in 1966, the USSR saw Tashkent as a symbol of its ability to rebuild.
Episode 18
13 min
Cairo, the reconstruction of the Darb al-Ahmar district (Egypt)
Exploring Cairo, the 2nd most-populated city on the African continent and one whose origin dates back to the conquest of Egypt by General Jawhar in 969, under the caliphs of the Fatimid dynasty. The district of Darb al-Ahmar still retains innumerable remains from the era.
Episode 19
12 min
Brussels, more international than Belgian? (Belgium)
The capital of Belgium is home to the European institutions and innumerable other international organisations. A modern Babylon, Brussels is the champion of coexistence and cultural diversity.
Episode 20
13 min
Rabat (Morocco)
Capital of Morocco, Rabat has all the appeal of a picturesque historical town, and the advantages of a modern city. Difficult not to fall under its charm...
Episode 21
12 min
Tangier (Morocco)
For 1,500 years, Tangier was the diplomatic capital of Morocco. Its recent high-speed metamorphosis has successfully brought it into the 21st century.
Episode 22
13 min
The Fergana Valley (Uzbekistan)
In the heart of a Central Asia known for its aridity, the Fergana Valley, in Uzbekistan, is the richest, most industrialised and most fertile, thanks to an irrigation system developed alongside the Syr-Daria river.
Episode 23
13 min
The Tashkent Mountains (Uzbekistan)
Just a few kilometres from Uzbekistan's borders with Kazakhstan and Tajikistan lies its capital, Tashkent. Around this city rebuilt in 1966, the wildlife and natural environment remain unspoilt by mass tourism, just waiting to be discovered.
Episode 24
13 min
Santarém (Portugal)
We head for Santarém, Portugal, 80 kilometres north of Lisbon. A city that has always been at the heart of the country's major political, artistic and architectural movements.
Episode 25
13 min
Kaliningrad, Baltic coast (Russia)
On the shores of the Baltic Sea, the coast of the Kaliningrad Oblast has countless wonders to discover.
Episode 26
13 min
The Kaliningrad Oblast, a history of Franco-Russian relations (Russia)
France and Russia have a long history in common; notably in continental Europe, northern Poland and southern Lithuania. Alternately allies and enemies, the region has seen its share of war and conflict: the battles of Gross-Jägersdorf, Eylau and Friedland, along with those of two world wars.
Episode 27
13 min
The province of Anhui (China)
For those seeking to discover a China where modernity and age-old traditions continue to coexist, the province of Anhui awaits you!
Episode 28
13 min
Idanha-a-Nova (Portugal)
Just like all the municipalities on the border with Spain, the Portuguese town of Idanha-a-Nova still quietly murmurs its innumerable tales of the past, fragments of history, wars and intrigues between the two countries of the Iberian Peninsula.
Episode 29
12 min
Kaliningrad (Russia)
Its inhabitants call it "the little Russia". The Kaliningrad Oblast, a territorial exclave, lies on the coast of the Baltic Sea, between Poland and Lithuania.
Episode 30
12 min
Braga (Portugal)
Braga is one of Portugal's unmissable destinations. Lying in northern part of the country, the city is rich in museums and theatres and offers a wide range of shows throughout the year. Gastronomy and winegrowing also form part of Braga's culture and way of life.
Episode 31
13 min
Flanders (Belgium)
From fishing on horseback to the masterpieces of the Flemish primitive painters, as well as the Arboretum Tervuren, this is an invitation to discover Flanders, one of the three regions of Belgium.
Episode 32
13 min
The Azores (Portugal)
An island archipelago that wants nothing more than to be explored: the Azores. A paradise for hikers and nature-lovers that lies half-way between the Old World and America.
Episode 33
12 min
The wonderful marine world of the Azores (Portugal)
The Azores. A Portuguese autonomous region, the archipelago is a much sought-after spot for watersports and its fabulous marine life. An oasis of life in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
Episode 34
13 min
Pau
Lying in south-west France, steeped in history and tradition, the city that saw the birth of Henri IV contemplates the majestic Pyrenees. Despite having more than 450 hectares of green open space, Pau has no intention of resting on its laurels and is aiming to be carbon neutral by 2040.
Episode 35
13 min
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)
In the heart of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh is not only the kingdom's capital city, but the site of its historical roots; a successful and harmonious blend of past and future. In addition, the Najd region offers scenery to take your breath away! Prepare for a thrilling adventure...
Episode 36
12 min
Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)
Set on the shores of the Red Sea, Jeddah is Saudi Arabia's second city. With a history dating back several thousand years, and located on the spice roads, it is also the port that welcomes pilgrims en-route for Mecca...
Episode 37
12 min
The province of Aseer (Saudi Arabia)
Lying on a high plateau, the province of Aseer, in south-western Saudi Arabia, is also on the country's frontier with Yemen. A region of picturesque mountains chains that offer breathtaking views.
Episode 38
12 min
Santarém (Portugal)
We head off to explore a town in the heart of Portugal, just 30 minutes from Lisbon: Santarém, in the region of Ribatejo. Capital of Portuguese gothic architecture, thanks to its rich architectural and religious heritage, the town also enjoys close links with the rural world.
Episode 1
13 min
Saint-Barthélemy
Saint-Barthélemy, an island to the north of the arc formed by the West Indian archipelago, is known for the beauty of its beaches, its climate, its gastronomy, its historical and cultural heritage and, above all, for the warm welcome offered by its locals. Visit!
Episode 2
13 min
China: Portuguese heritage in Macau
Macau is the oldest of the Chinese territories once claimed by Europe. The result of a Portuguese presence that lasted for four centuries, the city has acquired a rich religious, architectural, linguistic and gastronomic heritage.
Episode 3
13 min
China: another view of Hong Kong
A unique mix of East and West, ancient and modern, Hong Kong is a cosmopolitan city that buzzes with life, drawing ever-greater numbers of talented ex-pats from all corners of the globe.
Episode 4
12 min
Abu Dhabi: between tradition and modernity
Capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi's development plan acts as a cultural catalyst thanks to its programmes for education and public participation. The aim? To preserve its past, create a dialogue with the current day and direct the nation towards its future.
Episode 5
13 min
Abu Dhabi facing this century's challenges
In sixty years, Abu Dhabi has evolved from an almost barren desert into the metropolis and capital of the United Arab Emirates. Faced with the challenges of climate change, the goal of the Abu Dhabi 2030 project is to respond to the development of the capital, without forgetting the emirate's cultural and environmental identity.
Discovering a town, a region or a country through its heritage, history, culture and art of living.
Réalisation : Thierry Perouse
Sous-titres : Français Espagnol Roumain Anglais Allemand Arabe
Catégories Discovery Travel and far horizons
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Provenance : Belgium

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