Secrets d'histoire

Napoleon III, the last emperor of the French

In the footsteps of his uncle Napoleon I, Prince Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte became the first French president to be elected by universal suffrage, before overthrowing the republic and crowning himself emperor under the name of Napoleon III. He thus realised an all-consuming ambition, despite the innumerable hurdles he faced.

Presented by: Stéphane Bern.

Vatel, Carême, Escoffier: serving a king's table!

François Vatel, Antonin Carême, Auguste Escoffier: who were they? We look beyond the aprons and chefs' hats to discover the men themselves. Three men, three chaotic destinies, three perfect successes, but one identical passion: haute cuisine. Down the ages, their culinary innovation indelibly marked the gastronomic world.

Presented by: Stéphane Bern.

Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table

From the forest of Brocéliande, Stéphane Bern heads off on a journey in the footsteps of a legendary character, one whose very existence is constantly questioned: King Arthur. Who was he really? Which kingdom did he rule, and which court was organised around this incredibly skilled military leader?

Presented by: Stéphane Bern.