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The Wonders of Europe is a documentary TV series that premiered on Canal+ Docs on April 8, 2023. It has 3 seasons and 12 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 2 Episode 4 "The Mont-Saint-Michel", aired on April 28, 2024.

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.

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12 episodes · 3 seasons

Season 1

2023 · 4 episodes · Last episode: 3 years ago

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    4. Alhambra, Treasure Of Andalusia

    In January 1492, Catholic Queen Isabella and her spouse King Ferdinand of Aragon seize the last Muslim kingdom in Spain, marking the end of nearly 800 years of Arab domination in the Iberian Peninsula. The Christian rulers then discover a stunning royal city - the Alhambra. Located in Granada, south of Spain, the Alhambra is one the most visited European monument. Built on the heights of the city, it is a gigantic grandiose city, covering more than ten hectares.

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    3. The Acropolis, The Masterpiece Of Pericles

    In this fascinating adventure, we see Pericles surrounded by the greatest figures of his time - Sophocles, Phidias, Thucydides, and Aspasia. We relive ambitious and aesthetic, but above all violent, times - and a turning point in the history of humanity. To tell the story of this unprecedented human adventure, the documentary combines interviews, 3D animations and fictional clips. It offers a journey between the current Acropolis and its past, between archaeologists' research and reconstructions.

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    2. Versailles, Louis XIV and His Destiny

    In the summer of 1661, Nicolas Fouquet, Superintendent of Finances, unveils his dramatic Vaux-le-Vicomte castle to Louis XIV. The place makes a lasting impression on the monarch and strengthens his crazy idea - build an even more outstanding palace - Versailles. Nobody bets on this tiny hunting lodge surrounded by marshes. Fuelled by the ambitions of his master, Versailles is expanded and gradually transformed, thanks to the most gifted artists of its time. As Louis XIV's love affairs and military victories go by, the Porcelain Trianon, l'Enveloppe, the Hall of Mirrors, the Ambassadors' Staircase and the Royal Chapel rose from the ground. In 50 years, Louis XIV succeeds in making Versailles the seat of monarchy, the centre of Europe and an architectural masterpiece still admired today.

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    1. The Louvre, The Power Of The Centuries

    At the beginning of the 13th century, Philip Augustus, King of France, dreads an English foray in his capital city. Thus, he decides to build the fortress of the Louvre, a military architectural gem. Today, the Louvre is a museum housing the greatest masterpieces, but it's also a palace, at the heart of power since its origin. Eight centuries would be necessary for it to look as it does today. Obsessed with the desire for a Louvre showcasing their power, France's greatest sovereigns will continually keep on expanding and embellishing it.

Season 2

2024 · 4 episodes · Last episode: 2 years ago

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    4. The Mont-Saint-Michel

    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.

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    3. The Pantheon Of Rome

    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.

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    2. The Eiffel Tower

    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.

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    1. The Sacre-Coeur

    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.

Season 3

4 episodes

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    4. Wawel Castle

    Air date TBA

    We head to the Wawel Royal Castle in Kraków to discover this former palace of the kings of Poland.

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    3. The Tower of London

    Air date TBA

    We explore the history of the Tower of London, an 11th century fortress built on the banks of the River Thames.

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    2. Schonbrunn Palace

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    A journey to Vienna, Austria, to explore Schönbrunn Palace and its beautiful French gardens.

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    1. Florence Cathedral

    Air date TBA

    Looks at the Florence Cathedral, jewel of the early Renaissance and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982.

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The most recent episode of The Wonders of Europe, Season 2 Episode 4 "The Mont-Saint-Michel", aired on April 28, 2024.

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The Wonders of Europe has 3 seasons with 12 episodes in total.

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The Wonders of Europe first aired on Canal+ Docs on April 8, 2023.

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