Au pays du bonheur

Season 1

Marc-André Carignan goes around the world looking for people living a truly happy life. He wants to discover what their countries are doing to promote the well-being, quality of life and overall happiness of their citizens.

Where to Watch Au pays du bonheur • Season 1

10 Episodes

  • Costa Rica
    E1
    Costa RicaMarc-André heads to the Nicoya Peninsula, one of the regions of the world with the highest concentration of happy healthy centenarians. Between yoga sessions and surf lessons, he discovers how, in Costa Rica, they keep body and spirit in perfect harmony.
  • Taïwan
    E2
    TaïwanAccompanied by Philippe Tzou, a Francophile from Taipei, Marc-André discovers the feeling of freedom that reigns in the city. He tries to understand how, in this modern metropolis, as vibrantly alive at night as it is during the day, the Taiwanese cultivate their spiritual well-being.
  • Mexique
    E3
    MexiqueMexico: Marc-André explores the idea of happiness in Mexico City, in the company of an expert in the subject. He also tests a civic engagement app, at the height of the rush hour, and discovers the environmentally-friendly and artistic initiatives flourishing throughout the Mexican capital.
  • Australie
    E4
    AustralieAustralia: Marc-André discovers Melbourne, one of Australia's most densely-populated cities, and explores urban policy with a researcher from Smart City. He also tests a mindfulness app that helps children cultivate their well-being, and meets people with reduced mobility.
  • Panama
    E5
    PanamaPanama: Marc-André discovers the duality between modern architecture and the historical district of Panama, a Unesco-listed a world heritage site. He also takes part in the carnival festivities, discovers the impact the canal has on citizens' well-being and comes to understand what makes senior citizens so happy.
  • États-Unis
    E6
    États-UnisUSA: An immersive visit to Portland, Oregon. Since the 1970s, the city has been championing progressive and avant-garde ideas. Marc-André meets the founder of Growing Gardens, takes a look at community farming and social initiatives, and meets a pastor, the happy owner of a non-profit bar.
  • Canada
    E7
    CanadaIt is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in North America, the most densely populated too: Vancouver. Marc-André meets economist John F. Helliwell, co-publisher of the World Happiness Report. He visits Happy City company who wants to make Vancouver a welcoming place.
  • Danemark
    E8
    DanemarkContinuing his quest, Marc-André is in Copenhagen. He visits an outdoor daycare and attended an empathy course in a primary school. He also discovered the beauty of design, through the architecture of the buildings of the Playhouse and Copenhill.
  • Pays-Bas
    E9
    Pays-BasNetherlands: Marc-André heads off to explore Amsterdam. Here, senior citizens are cared for and time is taken to develop the independence of teenagers, apparently the happiest in the world. Bikes aren't just a way of getting around, but a way of life firmly rooted in the everyday lives of the Dutch.
  • Finlande
    E10
    FinlandeFinland: A winter that lasts for two hundred days, only two months of sunshine and yet: Finland is in first place as one of the happiest countries in the world. Marc-André visits Helsinki to understand "sisu", the strength of character, connection with nature and minimalist lifestyle unique to the Finnish people.

 

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