Mediterranean Chronicles

- Season 1

(2018)

Man first arrived on the Mediterranean shores one million years ago. The Verdon gorges in the South of France saw the settlement of the first inhabitants of the Alps of High-Provence, thus offering archaeologists a unique region to study.

About 150 years ago, Mount Ventoux's forests had almost entirely been destroyed by human activity. Rebuilt at the end of the 19th century, the forest now contains a variety of plants, birds, insects, and mammal species, including the wolf.

Born of the sea, the sun, and the wind, salt has been used by man since prehistoric times. In the Camargue region in the South of France, salt workers patiently assist the work of nature in the movement of the waters and the winds.

Near the beaches of Cannes, murmurous echoes of historic prisoners still resonate in their sinister cells on Ile Sainte Marguerite. Explore the enigmatic and tragic destinies of these prisoners who left the world of the living behind.

To explore the archaeological treasure of the Alpilles is to transcend time. The region is populated with centenary olive trees, vines, and old stones. In Saint Rémy de Provence, a sacred resource was born at the ancient site of Glanum.

Arles, a roman city founded in 49 B.C. by Julius Caesar, is widely known for its arenas and ancient theater. However, recently, the Rhone River has delivered some of the most unexpected archaeological discoveries that continue to this day.

Paul Cezanne, one of history's most influential artists, had a special place in his heart for Aix-en-Provence, especially for Mount Sainte-Victoire. Cezanne spent decades capturing the everlasting grandeur of this exceptional region.

Saint thaumaturges, or saint healers, are saints who work miracles. Their history is deeply rooted in French and Provencal culture. What has become of the cult of saints and religious tradition in the 21st Century among the faithful?

Who could imagine that Chanel Number 5, a symbol of elegance and luxury, was born nearly 100 years ago in the fields of Grasse? Created by visionary Gabrielle Chanel, discover the world behind this legendary fragrance.