Sicily is an open-air theatre! Colorful actors, sublime settings... From beautiful Palermo to volcanic Catania, Carolina de Salvo takes us to discover an astonishing Sicily. The one that lives in the shadow of the volcano. On the island, Etna is more than a symbol. It fascinates as much as it shapes the landscapes. The characters too! Carolina de Salvo was born in Rome but grew up in Sicily, very close to Palermo. When the weather was clear, she could see Etna in the distance. It is on the "Mountain" as it is called on the island that her journey begins. A spectacular introduction in the company of Marco, a child of the volcano. Marco learned to walk on the slopes of Etna. Today he explores them as a mountain guide. On skis, on foot or by bike. With him, Carolina will see all the colors! "Etna is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. It is constantly growing, eruption after eruption. Here we call it Mamma. We have a lot of respect for it. We consider it like a mother! ". Etna's anger can cause a lot of damage. But no one thinks of fleeing. Because the lava enriches the earth. At the heart of the wind turbines, they produce the Wine of the volcanoes. Malvasia, imported by the Greeks... five centuries before Jesus Christ! The foothills of Etna are like a Garden of Eden, where gold is sometimes cultivated. Green gold like in Bronte, with the famous pistachio. "The best in the world" according to Nino, the king of pistachio in the region. With him, Carolina will harvest the treasure of the island, without forgetting to taste it... Essential! Because traveling in Sicily means keeping all your senses alert. The capital of gastronomy is Palermo. Strolling through its markets is in itself a fantastic sensory experience! "We're at the theater, it smells of spices, grilled food, fresh fruit. And then coming here means understanding the history of the island." Alongside Carolina, Pépé, an extraordinary cook. What interests him? Finding unusual places, getting them opened and reviving recipes from the past. In the Sainte Catherine convent, Carolina will discover the secrets of Sicilian pastries. In the next street, Princess Alliata Licata de Baucina is getting ready to receive. Around twenty guests who will taste, during a cocktail, the old-fashioned charm of her palace built in the 15th century. "This reception is a tiny stone in an enormous building that allows me to keep the ship afloat. But it's a lot of work. I'm an Artisan Princess and it's not easy every day." Thanks to enthusiasts like the Princess, Palermo is gradually rediscovering its forgotten heritage. On the other side of the island, Catania maintains its late Baroque heritage. By bike, Carolina takes us to discover "the daughter of the volcano", where white rubs shoulders with black on the facades of the palaces. "It's Etna powder. The volcano is everywhere in the city. It has deeply marked its history". The eruptions of Etna and the earthquakes have never spared the region. To the west of Catania, Ragusa, in the heart of the Baroque valley. Here, as everywhere in Sicily, we pray as we breathe... And it shows. The city has 50 churches, for 70,000 inhabitants! Each village has its patron saint, to protect it when nature rages. And when it comes to honoring it, the Sicilians display real know-how! Carolina will verify this in Monterrosso Almo. A small village of 3,000 souls that comes out of its torpor to celebrate Saint John the Baptist. An incredible day during which the spectacle rubs shoulders with devotion... Spectacular! https://www.france.tv/france-3/faut-p... / emission.fautpasrever #FautPasRever / foutpasreverfrance3