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Revenge of the Charcutiers
After the numerous health controversies that have hit the ham and sausage industry, it’s easy to imagine that traditional pork butchers are now on the verge of bankruptcy. At the centre of the debate: nitrite, the additive that gives ham its pink colour and allows products to keep longer.
Fifty g...
Welcome To Auntie – The Crédit Municipal
In a gloomy economic climate, the end of the month can be a difficult time for many people, and some have no other option than to part with their personal belongings.
This is why, since 1637, a socially responsible public institution has been coming to the aid of those in urgent need of cash: the...
Canadair, On Earth as in the Heavens
Canadair pilots are true heroes, but also untouchable knights, whom we respect from a distance, being unable to get to know them close up.
But who are the men behind these protective figures? How do they prepare themselves on the ground to fight fire from the sky?
This documentary shed some light o...
Everyone’s a Winner
Standing on the highest step of the podium, holding up a trophy, proudly displaying a gold medal... As children, many people dreamed of being champions, and some have never given up hope of becoming the best in their category.
You don't have to be a great athlete to reach the top. There are as ma...
Home-party selling: a booming business
With or without a diploma, young or old, in the city or the countryside, anyone can have their own home-party selling business. This system of direct selling was created in the 1960s in the United States, and in recent years has seen a resurgence in France. For some, it's a way of supplementing thei...
Nicaragua, a new Eldorado
Bordered by the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, Nicaragua has long been off the tourist map due to a violent civil war. But over the last few years, this Central American nugget has been attracting adventurers from all over the world. Amongst them are some pioneers from France, who have fallen ...
The Guardians of Legends
Whether it's a place, an object or even a vehicle, some names have left their mark on whole generations, to the point of becoming legendary. To prevent them from being forgotten over time, there are men and women making sure that they retain their former glory or are restored to it. We meet the peop...
The Queens of Gastronomy
Having long been excluded from the world of haute cuisine, in recent years women have been getting their revenge. Confined for too long to the role of housewife, they are now taking their destiny into their own hands and becoming key figures in this male-dominated industry. We meet four passionate p...
A Second Life for State Property
France has an extraordinary heritage that is the envy of the world. Too expensive to maintain and no longer profitable, some of these assets are now being sold off. Since 2007, the number of state-owned properties put up for sale has risen exponentially, not only to enable the renovation of many pub...
Behind the scenes at Europa-Park
Sixty kilometres from Strasbourg, in Rust in Germany, Europa-Park welcomes more than 5 million visitors a year. Amongst its 55 attractions is Silverstar, the highest roller coaster in Europe and a Holy Grail for thrill-seekers.
Reigning over this 130-hectare park is the Mack family, an empire tha...
