Eight
Episodes: This DVD contains eight complete "Rick Steves' Europe"
TV shows on France, first broadcast from 2000-2009.
Running Time: 4 hours. Closed Captioned. NTSC format, all
region compatible.
Join host Rick Steves on a 4 hour, eight-course travel feast through France in eight half-hour "Rick Steves' Europe" TV shows. You'll
begin in the heart of Paris, marveling at masterpieces, sampling tasty cuisine,
and mixing with the locals in "urban village" neighborhoods. Outside of Paris
you'll stroll through Monet's gardens, reflect on sacrifice at Normandy's
beaches, and take a pilgrimage to Mont St. Michel. To the south, Provence and
the Riviera will dazzle you with sun, sea, fine wines and Roman ruins.
Paris:
Grand and Intimate: After marveling at masterpieces in
the Louvre and strolling the Champs-Elysees, we explore a delightful Parisian
neighborhood. We meet a pipe organist, drop by a butcher shop, design our own
perfume, and cruise the Seine.
Highlights of Paris: Eiffel and Monet to Crme Broule:
Packing the best of Paris into one episode, we scale the Eiffel Tower, then
savor classic treats - from steak tartare to crme brulee. We marvel at Monet,
Manet and company in the stunning Orsay Gallery. Tracing the sad steps of Marie
Antoinette to the guillotine, we track French history from its bloody revolution
to its extravagant belle epoch.
Normandy: War-torn Yet Full of Life: After exploring
the half-timbered charm of Rouen, we reflect on Monet's lily ponds, peek in on
local artisans, set up an easel at Honfleur's harbor, and venture into composer
Eric Satie's eccentric world. After pondering sacrifice and celebrating freedom
on the D-Day beaches, we hike with pilgrims to the enchanted island abbey of
Mont St. Michel.
Provence: Legendary Light, Wind and Wine: Provence,
known for its soft light and fierce wind, is as loved by Americans as it is by
the sun. We climb Roman ruins in Nimes, explore a papal palace in Avignon, and
savor vivid views immortalized by van Gogh in Arles. Crossing acres of lavender
and vineyards, we explore the Ctes du Rhone and more wonders of the South of
France.
France's Alsace:
France's countryside is the ideal place to rent a car for relaxed sight-seeing. We drive up Alsace's route du vin - 90 miles of vineyards, half-timbered villages and feudal fortresses. After strolling Alsatian village streets, we head for Verdun and walk the trenches of the longest battle of World War I. Then, at Reims Cathedral we marvel at Gothic splendor and Chagall's stained glass. Our final stop is Epernay, the bubbly birth place of champagne, where we savor a few sparkling samples.
French
Riviera: Uniquely Chic: In fairytale Monaco we listen
to the graceful reshuffling of personal fortunes at the casino. Then we follow
in the footsteps of 19th century aristocrats along Nice's promenade des Anglais,
and visit the picturesque, artist hangouts of Chagall, Matisse and Picasso.
Burgundy: Profoundly French:: If you're looking for the quintessential French culture, you'll be able to savor it in Burgundy. We'll slow down to float on a canal barge, visit a medieval hospital & monastery, appreciate fine Burgundy wine, slurp a few escargot & eat very, very well..
France's Dordogne: The Dordogne River Valley is an unforgettable blend of man-made & natural beauty. We'll gaze at prehistoric art, take an idyllic canoe ride, wander through castles, enjoy a country market, & even visit a foie gras goose farm.
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