Ouzbékistan, carrefour des cultures

Meet Nicolas Pernot. Located in the heart of Central Asia, a region that was one of the great crossroads of the Silk Road, Uzbekistan reveals its history, traditions and heritage through encounters with artisans preserving age-old skills. Discover its vast deserts and fertile oases, where merchants, scholars and conquerors crossed paths for centuries. The city of Samarkand remains the country’s dazzling symbol. Its blue domes and grand squares recall a time when trade carried science, art and ideas across borders. Explore a country shaped by movement and commerce, and discover its legendary sites and contemporary energy. From observatories to madrasas (schools), knowledge was as precious here as silk. On the plains, riders still race through the dust, heirs to a spectacular tradition. Set off on a vivid journey along a legendary route!