LEGENDARY MEGASTRUCTURES

Let’s set out to discover the construction secrets behind France’s most iconic monuments.

How did the Arc de Triomphe, commissioned by emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, come into existence? How was Paris transformed in the 19^th century under Haussmann’s direction, with its distinctive buildings and grand boulevards? How did the sanctuary of Lourdes, with its three basilicas and monumental crypt, rise at the foot of the Pyrenees to become one of Europe’s most important pilgrimage sites?

Combining 3D imagery, expert interviews, archives, and reconstructions, this series unravels the technical challenges and human stories hidden behind these legendary megastructures.