Atmosphere at the Braderie de Lille where the competition of heaps of mussels between restaurants is a tradition: Pierre CELIE questions a restaurateur who participates in its 26th sale. He claims to be cutting up to six tons of Dutch mussels during the sale.
A strategic royal fortress built in the 13th century, which became the royal residence of the Dukes of Anjou in the 15th century, Angers Castle has survived the centuries. Catherine LEROI (in charge of public and development at the castle of Angers) gives us some secrets. It shows the inscription left by an English sailor taken prisoner in the fortress in 1779.
We are witnessing a perilous operation: a helicopter dismantles the antenna of the transmitter located at the top of the belfry. This maneuver offers us beautiful aerial views of the belfry and the Saint Sauveur district. Silent images.
Meeting with the PARISOT family at the foot of the hill of Sion in Meurthe and Moselle, where the tradition of mirabelle plum is transmitted from generation to generation. Interviews of Jean Pierre PARISOT, arboriculturist and his daughter Caroline, responsible for the shop of the terroir of the domain of Sion.
Interview off of the mayor of Marseille Gaston DEFFERRE on images of the city: he talks about his concern to put "the quality of life" at the center of the life of Marseille.
Visit of the city of Le Havre on an interview off by René LAHOUSSE (Urban Planning Manager Le Havre): he evokes among others, the reconstruction of the city by Auguste PERRET.
On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Avoriaz, the architect of the ski resort Jacques LABRO returns to the revolutionary project of Jean Vuarnet, who had imagined a station without cars and with innovative architecture. Aerial views and images of the ski resort in illustration.
In the Camargue, the VADON family has owned the Mas Saint Germain for six generations: Visit the farmhouse with Laure VADON who maintains this precious heritage by renting guest rooms.
The city of Nice will apply for its inscription in the world heritage of humanity awarded by UNESCO. On this occasion several exhibitions return on the history of this walk which became fashionable under Queen Victoria. Excerpt illustrated with images of the Promenade des anglais and the interview with Jean Jacques AILLAGON, curator of the exhibition "Promenade des anglais".
The herring throw from the balcony of the town hall is a highlight of the Dunkirk carnival: Claude POURVOYEUR, mayor of the city declares to have ordered 340 kilos of herring for this carnival.
End of the visit of Elizabeth II of England in France: The queen crosses the city of Rouen in convertible car accompanied by the prime minister Jacques CHABAN DELMAS. Silent subject.