The Charles De Gaulle Aircraft Carrier

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In this gripping documentary, we enter the yards of a European leader in naval defence, where giants of the seas have been designed, developed, and built for almost 400 years. We explore the next nuclear submarines that will glide almost silently through the oceans from 2035. For operations in a crisis zone, the Defence and Intervention Frigate (FDI) is a vessel that can respond to an attack by sending missiles in a tenth of a second.

As uncrewed systems play an increasingly important role in naval combat, the French company developed a vessel that deploys an armada of drones, for example, to track and destroy mines. In 2038, an immense aircraft carrier will take to the seas, able to swiftly catapult several dozen fighter jets into the sky. Join us as one of the world’s most secretive companies opens its doors for the first time.

Bridges are counted among the most spectacular works of art and hold a special place in the history of engineering. They are the answer to a central challenge in the history of mankind — mastering…

For the second time, the TGV, France’s high-speed train, is the fastest train of the world. Yet, its engineers are continuously pushing for even higher speeds, having launched the new TGV Ocean and…

Taming nature and putting its energy to the service of man…it’s a challenge which has been mastered thanks to the construction of hydro-electric barrages. Three exceptional dams have…

To overcome oceans and mountains that separate us from our neighbors, engineers have pushed the limits of subterranean construction and dug tunnels which were thought impossible to achieve. We follow…

Canals are impressive masterpieces of human engineering. Join us for a closer look at three of the most well-known waterways of great historical and economic relevance. The first is Canal du Midi,…

Millions of cars, thousands of kilometers covered every day, on a network across an entire country. French highways are among the most developed in the world. There's the A40, a dizzying feat that…

The Normandy Bridge, the Chaban Delmas Bridge in Bordeaux and the Ténérez Bridge in Brittany. Three emblematic structures that have broken records in France, Europe and even the world. In 1994, the…

What drives scientists, inventors, and engi- neers to push the limits of what is possi- ble ? These innovators continually strive to design and develop technology, machines, and buildings that help…

Today’s submarines are the pinnacle of technology, the most sophisticated constructions in shipbuilding ever. In 1971, the Redoutable entered active service, a 9,000-ton vessel able to dive to a…

There are dams - and there are mega dams. La Rance, Tignes and Roselend - three emblematic structures that, in their own time, have all broken records in Europe and even the world. With their…

In this gripping documentary, we enter the yards of a European leader in naval defence, where giants of the seas have been designed, developed, and built for almost 400 years. We explore the next…

Water parks have always been popular destinations, but recent technological advancements have raised the bar to new heights. With innovative technology and designs, some of the most thrilling and…

This programme digs beneath the streets of France’s capital to explore three extraordinary underground networks. The oldest, the catacombs, was created in response to the threatened collapse of…

Offshore Megastructures showcases three remarkable construction projects in one of the most hostile environments – the sea. We take a look at an ambitious project in Monaco, where free building plots…

The Marine Nationale – the French Navy – is known not only for its fleet of ships and submarines but also for its exceptional range of aircraft with diverse and specialised roles. In this intriguing…