About this season
THE WONDERS OF EUROPE is a four-part docuseries that tells the story of the people who built some of the biggest and most unique landmarks in Europe monuments: the Louvre, the Palace of Versailles, the temples of the Acropolis, and the Alhambra complex. Intended for a young and international audience, it aims to promote European cultural heritage and architecture. With voice-over narration, each episode will feature spectacular shots of the monuments, interviews with historians and specialists, fictional recreations and innovative 3D modelling to illustrate the successive architectural changes. In order to ensure scientific and historical accuracy, the writer/director of each episode has been advised by historical experts.
Episodes (4)
1. The Sacre-Coeur
Aired 7 April 2024 • 52 min
In 1870, convinced that France's defeat by Prussia is divine punishment, a small circle of Catholics vow to build a gigantic basilica in the heart of Paris if the capital is spared. Thus, the Sacré Cœur is born.
2. The Eiffel Tower
Aired 14 April 2024 • 52 min
Every year, nearly 7 million people visit the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, making it one of the most visited monuments in the world. At the time it was built, the tower was the tallest structure in the world.
3. The Pantheon Of Rome
Aired 21 April 2024 • 52 min
The legendary Pantheon, one of the best preserved monuments of ancient Rome, is a temple dedicated to the Roman gods. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it still has many secrets to reveal.
4. The Mont-Saint-Michel
Aired 28 April 2024 • 52 min
Explores Mont Saint-Michel, one of the most visited sites in France with nearly 3 million visitors per year. Located in a spectacular bay, this granite islet has become a major pilgrimage site.