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Rick Steves'
France and Benelux - Travel
Video. 7 Shows.
DVD.
 Seven
Shows: This DVD contains seven
complete "Rick Steves' Europe" TV shows on France & Benelux, first
broadcast from 2000-2005.
Running
Time: 3½ hours. Closed
Captioned. NTSC format, all region compatible.
Join host Rick Steves on a 3½-hour,
seven-course travel feast through France, Belgium and Holland in seven
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. To the north, Bruges and Brussels bring you the
best of Belgium, old and new. Your trip ends in Amsterdam, where you’ll
enjoy great galleries, quaint canals and bustling flower markets.
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
Crème Broulée: Packing the best of Paris into one episode, we scale the
Eiffel Tower, then savor classic treats — from steak tartare to crème
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 Côtes du Rhone and more wonders of the South
of France.
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.
Belgium:
Bruges and Brussels: From the
powerhouse headquarters of the European Union and Europe's grandest
square in big-city Brussels, we go quaint with delicate lace and back
lane bike rides in small-town Bruges. We climb a bell tower to get up
close and fortissimo at a carillon concert. Then passionate chefs —
creators of Europe's finest chocolate—give us a taste of their art.
Amsterdam
and Dutch Side-Trips:
Amsterdam stimulates all the senses, with Rembrandts and stately
architecture from its Golden Age, and titillating street life from its
modern age. Side-tripping into the countryside, climb windmills and tour
the world's biggest flower market |
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