A series filmed with the support of the Gironde Department and accompanied by Gironde Tournages
Starting October 8, 2025, France 2 will offer its new four-episode mini-series, Le Parfum du bonheur (The Scent of Happiness ), each episode running 52 minutes. Produced by Ripley Films (Paul Schmitt) and Merlin Productions (Mediawan group), the series will air on Wednesday evenings and will be available for preview from September 20 on france.tv.
Adapted from the bestseller The Scent of Happiness is Stronger in the Rain by Virginie Grimaldi, this series benefited from the support of Gironde Tournages and the support of the Gironde Department.
A sensitive and modern adaptation
Created and written by Samantha Mazeras, the series follows Pauline (played by Caroline Anglade), who refuses to move on after ten years of marriage to Ben (Xavier Robic).
To convey this intimate and universal story, the screenwriter chose to "adopt the codes of the investigation" in order to lead the viewer down different paths and give the story a particular dramatic tension. Each episode revolves around a stage of grief over love: denial, anger, negotiation, and acceptance.
Bordeaux, Arcachon
Burdigala Barge, The Theatre, The Raba Estate, The Saint-Romain Cemetery,
Moulleau Beach and Jetty, Jaud Cabin, Pereire Beach, Park Avenue and La Civete Bar Tabac.
