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Once Upon a Time... The Explorers

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Il était une fois... les Explorateurs is a French animated TV series from 1996. Directed by Albert Barillé.

Where to watch

Not available in United States
Streaming in 5 other countries

Once Upon a Time... The Explorers isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in France, Germany, Italy, Poland and 1 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Seasons & Episodes

E1
The First Navigators
Dec 10, 1996
E2
Alexander the Great
Dec 11, 1996
E3
Erik the Red and the Discovery of America
Dec 12, 1996
E4
Genghis Khan
Dec 13, 1996
E5
Ibn Battuta (in Marco Polo's footsteps)
Dec 16, 1996
E6
The Great Junks
Dec 17, 1996
E7
Vasco da Gama
Dec 18, 1996
E8
The Taxis and the first Postal System
Dec 19, 1996
E9
The Pinzon Brothers (The Hidden Side of Christopher Columbus)
Dec 20, 1996
E10
Amerigo Vespucci
Dec 23, 1996
E11
Ferdinand Magellan and del Cano
Dec 26, 1996
E12
Cabeza de Vaca
Dec 27, 1996
E13
Vitus Bering
Dec 30, 1996
E14
Louis Antoine de Bougainville and the Pacifique
Jan 1, 1997
E15
Bruce and the Nile
Jan 2, 1997
E16
La Condamine
Jan 3, 1997
E17
James Cook
Jan 6, 1997
E18
Alexander von Humboldt
Jan 7, 1997
E19
Lewis & Clark
Jan 8, 1997
E20
Stuart & Burke and Australia
Jan 9, 1997
E21
Stanley & Livingstone
Jan 10, 1997
E22
Roald Amundsen and the South Pole
Jan 13, 1997
E23
Alexandra David-Néel in Tibet
Jan 14, 1997
E24
Piccard from the Mountain Tops to the Depth of the Sea
Jan 15, 1997
E25
Up to the Peaks
Jan 16, 1997
E26
Up to the Stars
Jan 17, 1997

Cast

RCRoger Carel
Roger Carel
Maestro (voice)
OD
Olivier Destrez
Pierrot (voice)
HL
Hélène Levesque
Pierrette (voice)
PPPatrick Préjean
Patrick Préjean
Le Nabot (voice)
DBDaniel Beretta
Daniel Beretta
Le Gros / Le Teigneux (voice)

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Once Upon a Time... The Explorers — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Once Upon a Time... The Explorers?

Once Upon a Time... The Explorers isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Germany, Spain and France and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Once Upon a Time... The Explorers on Netflix?

No, Once Upon a Time... The Explorers is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is Once Upon a Time... The Explorers on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Once Upon a Time... The Explorers isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Once Upon a Time... The Explorers for free?

Once Upon a Time... The Explorers isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in Once Upon a Time... The Explorers?

Once Upon a Time... The Explorers has 1 season in total (26 episodes). The series concluded in 1997.

Are all episodes of Once Upon a Time... The Explorers out yet?

Yes — all 26 episodes across 1 season of Once Upon a Time... The Explorers are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Once Upon a Time... The Explorers?

No — Once Upon a Time... The Explorers ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.