In the heart of Berry, Le Figaro visited a mecca of French nuclear deterrence. Located in the countryside, the Rosnay national navy communications center sends messages and orders to submarines that crisscross the oceans.

The one which culminates at 357 meters in height, holds the record for the tallest structure in France ahead of the Millau Viaduct and the Eiffel Tower. “It’s impressive the first time you arrive and also at night, because it lights up,” reports Richard Williams, first deputy mayor of this commune in Indre.