Paris XXL: The Royal Axis

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In the heart of Paris, three giants shape one of the most spectacular urban axes in the world: the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-Élysées, and Place de la Concorde. Behind them lie colossal challenges, bold engineering visions, and forgotten feats.

The Arc de Triomphe is like an iceberg - half of its 100,000-ton structure lies hidden underground. The Champs-Élysées, once marshland over 300 years ago, underwent massive transformation and will soon evolve again.

At Place de la Concorde stands the 3,000-year-old obelisk, transported from Egypt in the 19th century through remarkable ingenuity. A story of technological challenges, unique megastructures, and the past and future of Paris’s greatest royal avenue.

Brücken zählen zu den spektakulärsten Werken der Ingenieurskunst. Mit ihrer Hilfe gelingt es der Menschheit eine zentrale Herausforderung zu bewältigen: durch Umgestaltung der Landschaft Verbindungen…

Schon zum zweiten Mal ist der französische Hochgeschwindigkeitszug TGV der schnellste Zug der Welt. Doch die Ingenieure, die unter anderem den neuen TGV Océane und den „TGV der Zukunft“ AGV…

Hochwasserschutz und Wasserkraft in einem: Hydroelektrische Staudämme machen es möglich. Einige Dämme haben den Bau der Wasserkraftwerke revolutioniert und sind Meilensteine der Ingenieurskunst: Der…

Um Berge und Ozeane zu überwinden, haben Ingenieure Tunnel gegraben, die einst unmöglich erschienen. Wir besuchen drei gigantische TunnelProjekte. 1871 entstand im Bergmassiv Mont-Cenis der erste…

Kanäle sind höchst beeindruckende Meisterwerke menschlicher Ingenieurskunst. Die Dokumentation beleuchtet drei berühmte Wasserstraßen, die sowohl von großer historischer als auch wirtschaftlicher…

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…

With their supersonic speeds, state-of-the-art missiles and split-second control, modern fighter planes are arguably the most sophisticated weapons in the world. Among them, three exceptional planes…

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…

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…

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…

Waterparks 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…

Fortified castles are engineering masterpieces designed to withstand the bloodiest battles. The impregnable Beynac Castle stands on the side of a cliff, with its traps and other defensive devices. In…

Breathtaking figures in the sky... crazy crossovers at 500 km/h. The pilots of the Patrouille de France are the real French Top Gun! And to achieve such performances, you need skilled men and…

It's a giant of the seas. The most powerful vessel France has ever designed! The Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier is the emblem of the French Navy. It can launch 20 Rafale fighter jets in a record…

They criss-cross the skies, traverse oceans and transport us from one world to another, defying the laws of gravity every day: commercial aircraft are technological marvels, constantly pushing the…

Vertiginous... Impressive... and mysterious. The citadels of the 16th century were colossal structures protecting towns and armies from invaders. To repel enemies ready to commit any atrocity, they…

Combat helicopters are formidable machines of war, built for direct confrontation with the enemy. Their mission is clear: deploy commandos into hostile territory, protect them, and extract them at…

It is one of the most powerful machines ever built in human history. A monster weighing hundreds of tons, breaking free from Earth’s gravity to deliver satellites into space. The new Ariane 6…

Dozens of heavily armed ships, some of the world’s most advanced nuclear submarines, and thousands of sailors operating around them - Toulon is Europe’s largest military port. Here, the French Navy…

The cruise ship industry is one of extremes, where everything is outsized. Since the early 2000s, passenger numbers have surged to 35 million in 2024. Shipowners are locked in a race for scale, each…

In some of the most inhospitable locations - atop sheer cliffs forming natural, impenetrable walls - master builders defied the laws of physics to construct castles, cities, and places of worship…

Air Force One, Marine One, Cadillac One, and the White House are four engineering marvels dedicated to a single purpose: serving the President of the United States. Their mission is to enable the…

In the heart of Paris, three giants shape one of the most spectacular urban axes in the world: the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-Élysées, and Place de la Concorde. Behind them lie colossal challenges,…

The “Autoroute du Soleil” is one of France’s most iconic highways. For many, the A7 evokes both the promise of holidays and the nightmare of heavy traffic. On average, 75,000 vehicles use it daily,…