Des racines & des ailes
A France 3 Original
Des racines et des ailes is a magazine style documentary series that invites viewers to travel through time and across continents without leaving the living room. Each installment picks a theme, whether a country, a vanished civilization, a defining era, or a notable figure, then unfolds its... Read more
Where to Watch "Des racines & des ailes"
Not Currently Streaming
This title isn't available for streaming in the US right now.
Not Currently Available On (8 platforms)
Streaming availability last verified: January 26, 2026
About Des racines & des ailes
Des racines et des ailes is a magazine style documentary series that invites viewers to travel through time and across continents without leaving the living room. Each installment picks a theme, whether a country, a vanished civilization, a defining era, or a notable figure, then unfolds its story through a mosaic of images, maps, relics and expert commentary. The show treats history as a living conversation rather than a dry chronology, pairing archival footage with contemporary narration to illuminate connections between past and present. Viewers meet the people, places and ideas that shaped civilizations, while being reminded that every culture has roots and wings that reach forward. The approach emphasizes accessibility and curiosity, inviting questions over dogma.
Produced as a French documentary series, it was co created by Patrick de Carolis and Patrick Charles and first released in 1997. The format relies on archival imagery and expert storytelling to unpack history.
Critics have noted the show's respectful embrace of diverse cultures and its emphasis on visual storytelling to make history tangible. By tracing roots, influences and exchanges across civilizations, it frames the present as a tapestry woven from past eras and shared legacies.
Details
- Release Date
- November 26, 1997
- Episode Length
- 1h 30m
- Rating
- TV-G
- User Ratings
- 2 votes
- Type
- TV Series
- Seasons
- 29
- Episodes
- 462
- Network
- France 3
- Status
- Returning Series
- Genres
- Documentary
- Country
- France
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Seasons (29 seasons, 462 episodes)
Season 1
7 episodes - 1997
Season 2
18 episodes - 1998
Season 3
18 episodes - 1999
Season 4
15 episodes - 2000
Season 5
27 episodes - 2001
Season 6
21 episodes - 2002
Season 7
19 episodes - 2003
Season 8
15 episodes - 2004
Season 9
20 episodes - 2005
Season 10
16 episodes - 2006
Season 11
17 episodes - 2007
Season 12
16 episodes - 2008
Season 13
22 episodes - 2009
Season 14
22 episodes - 2010
Season 15
19 episodes - 2011
Season 16
19 episodes - 2012
Season 17
19 episodes - 2013
Season 18
19 episodes - 2014
Season 19
21 episodes - 2015
Season 20
17 episodes - 2016
Season 21
20 episodes - 2017
Season 22
14 episodes - 2018
Season 23
14 episodes - 2019
Season 24
15 episodes - 2020
Season 25
10 episodes - 2021
Season 26
0 episodes
Season 27
11 episodes - 2023
Season 28
12 episodes - 2024
Season 29
10 episodes - 2025
