where are tonight's episodes taking place?

France 5 once again takes us on an adventure to discover natural treasures. This Sunday, December 29, the channel is broadcasting two episodes of The 100 places you must seewhich transport us from French architectural heritage to the wild beauty of the Polynesian islands. If you have a desire to escape or a thirst for history, your evening is perfect.

This Sunday, December 29, The 100 places you must see returns to France 5 with two episodes that take you to the four corners of the world.

At 9 p.m., focus on the genius of Vauban

First stop: 17th century France, following in the footsteps of Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, aka the king of fortifications. Known for having designed nearly 300 defensive works during the reign of Louis XIV, this visionary shaped the French territory with impregnable bastions and military ingenuity.
In this episode, we explore his journey from his native Morvan, passing through towns like Besançon, Mont-Dauphin and Neuf-Brisach, listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. Passionate residents tell how this military engineer left a mark on our national heritage.

At 10:45 p.m., head to Polynesia, between legends and lagoons

After the ramparts of Vauban, a change of scenery: time for a Polynesian odyssey that will take you on a journey from your sofa. The second episode of the evening takes us to the heart of the paradise islands of the Pacific. We begin this escapade in Moorea, with the discovery of Moua Pouta, a holed mountain whose shape and history fuel local legends. Then, head to Raiatea, where the art of pearl oyster cultivation is revealed to us by passionate artisans.
But the highlight of the show is the Maraé de Taputapu'atea, a sacred place listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. Here, the stones tell the story of the Polynesian people, their beliefs and their connection with nature. To finish in style, head to Rangiroa, one of the largest atolls in the world, where a magical encounter with dolphins ends this trip.