Blu-ray Beautiful France
Combo Pack contains Blu-ray plus DVD & digital
copy
Here's what you'll see in the
shows: Burgundy & the Loire Valley The Burgundy region boasts top French
wines, romantic canals, Romanesque
churches and some of France's most renowned cuisine. We base in the small
town of Beaune and learn about its history of wine
making. From the vineyards of the Cote dOr to the culinary delights we
discover the exquisite taste of Burgundy. The city of Dijon
and the cathedral at Vezelay add artistic treasures to
the Burgundy experience. For the second half of our trip, we head for the
Loire Valley and chateaux country. From our home base in Amboise we visit the famous chateaux,
including magnificent Chenonceau, and Francois I's
overwhelming Chambord. TIPS include touring
wine country, discovering smaller chateaux and ballooning over the
Loire. more
France's
Champagne Region The Champagne region of
France bubbles over with fine wine, gourmet cuisine, picturesque towns and
gothic spires. We base in Reims, home of the historic cathedral where
French kings were crowned. From Reims, we tour wine country, visiting
champagne producers both large and small. In the medieval town of Troyes,
we shop for fine chocolate and discover a collection of modern art. North
of Reims, the city of Charleville delights with its golden architecture and
tradition of puppetry. Our final destination is the imposing fortress of
Sedan, the largest castle in Europe. TIPS
on how to buy quality champagne and touring wine country. more
France's Carcassonne & the
Pyrenees From a fairy tale fortress to the
gentle Pyrenees, Rudy takes in the castles and peaks of this magical
region. We tour the largest fortress in Europe, Carcassonne. A
gallop through the countryside takes in several romantic castle ruins and the
artwork of Toulouse Lautrec. Then we head for high country and one of
the worlds natural wonders a mountain amphitheatre with cascading
waterfalls. TIPS on driving in France, and mountain
trails.
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France's Bordeaux & Dordogne
The worlds finest wines, sweeping vineyards
and fine food couple with a river valley dotted with castles. We sample
the best Bordeaux then cruise the lovely Dordogne and Lot rivers with stops
at chateaux, ancient watermills, and perched villages. Cooking classes and
an underground adventure to see pre-historic cave paintings round out the
trip. TIPS on wine tasting and walking paths. more
In addition to the
Blu-ray disc, this combo pack also includes: 1. DVD version of the programs
that you can play in your DVD player, vehicle or computer. 2. Digital copy of
the program that you can download to your computer and/or transfer to your
mobile devices.
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