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ARTE 2024 - 2 seasons 10 eps 12 Returning series

Europe’s Wildest Heritage

2024 - 2 seasons 10 eps 12

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Season 1

Season 2

43 min

S2 · E1 · Sep 20, 2025

Mont Blanc: Snow Memory Episode 1

Majestic and timeless, Mont Blanc is much more than just a summit. The cradle of mountaineering, it first saw science guide the first ascents, before becoming the Mecca of high-altitude sports. But Mont Blanc is first and foremost a living, natural heritage, concentrating all the biodiversity of the Alpine massifs. Today, global warming is jeopardizing the snows that were once thought to be eternal, and with them the harmony between man and mountain.

43 min

S2 · E2 · Sep 20, 2025

Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg: Chronicle of Nature Under Siege Episode 2

Perched on the heights of Alsace since the XIIᵉ century, Haut-Koenigsbourg castle has witnessed the power struggles that have shaped the region. But its history is not limited to human rivalries: by modifying the landscape, its builders also transformed the surrounding flora and fauna. Forests, meadows and rivers have evolved, impacting emblematic species such as the white stork, the wildcat and the European hamster. Today, visited by thousands of tourists, the château stands helplessly by, witnessing the growing rift between man and his environment...

43 min

S2 · E3 · Sep 20, 2025

Pont du Gard: Nature Sheltered by the Arches Episode 3

In a garrigue bathed in sunshine, the Gardon shapes a wild landscape where life adapts to its whims. 2,000 years ago, the Romans defied this indomitable river by building the Pont du Gard, a veritable masterpiece of engineering. A symbol of human mastery over nature, the edifice has nevertheless blended into its surroundings over time. Little by little, plants and animals have colonized its stones, transforming this ancient monument into an incredible refuge for Mediterranean biodiversity.

43 min

S2 · E4 · Sep 21, 2025

Bran Castle: In the Shadow of Predators Episode 4

Dominating the Romanian Carpathians, Bran Castle stands guard over a land of legends. Associated with the most famous of vampires, Dracula, it attracts crowds in search of artificial thrills. But in the dark woods surrounding the fortress, other wild creatures lurk, far more real than the old count... Bears, lynx and wolves have made these ancient forests their main refuge in Europe. In the shadow of the castle, between flourishing tourism and the need for preservation, a new cohabitation between humans and beasts is taking shape.

43 min

S2 · E5 · Sep 21, 2025

Duart Castle: Lords of the Highlands Episode 5

In the heart of the Isle of Mull, battered by winds and sea spray, Duart Castle dominates a wild landscape. Witness to clan conflicts and Scottish destinies, the proud Highland stronghold now seems eclipsed by another history: that of the beasts. Eagles, otters and deer now attract visitors who come to capture the image of unspoilt nature. This fascination with the wild is gradually redrawing the fragile balance between human and animal heritage. Can the Isle of Mull preserve this cohabitation without one taking precedence over the other?

5 episodes in Season 2

Each year, tourists flock to stunning sites, while hidden stories of local wildlife unfold nearby. Mont Saint-Michel, the Loire valley châteaux, Alhambra or Bastei Bridge… Every year, these breathtaking sites attract tourists from across the world. But hidden in the meanderings off the beaten track, fascinating and unexpected stories unfold: the stories of the wildlife that inhabits these places. Today, the preservation of these exceptional sites can no longer be done without taking into account the wildlife. And after several centuries of ignoring each other, these two worlds are finally coming together to show that natural and historical heritage can become allies!

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Adrien Antoine

Self - Narrator (voice)

Known for

Animal Kingdom: Let's Go Ape

Kaena: The Prophecy

Ariane Lamarsaude Creator · Victor Jullien Creator · Augustin Viatte Director

Creator Director Writer

Ariane Lamarsaude

Creator Director Writer

Victor Jullien

Director

Augustin Viatte

Writer

Guilaine Bergeret

Composer

Olivier Militon

Total runtime 7h 10m · Episode length 43 min · Type Documentary

Show info

Premiered

July 27, 2024

Latest episode

September 21, 2025

Status

Returning series

Network

ARTE

Country

France

Type

Documentary

Episode length

43 min

Total runtime

7h 10m

Original language

French

Production

L

Le Cinquième Rêve

Production

D

Doclights

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ARTE GEIE

Production

France

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Languages

Original title

Secrets sauvages du patrimoine

Spoken on screen

English · French · German · Romanian · Spanish

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