Hidden Treasures: Europe to the Max - Splendors of France - Travel Video.

Take a grand tour the country with this France travel video that will take you to its cathedrals and castles, delicacies and perfumes and seaports and villages. DVD. 2 Hours & 55 Minutes. Great. Let Rudy Maxa take you on grand tour of France. Journeys. Rudy is the host of “Smart Travels” television series and contributes to National Geographic magazine. Maps. Join Rudy as he visit’s the Champagne Region and begins his tour in Reims, home of the cathedral where French kings were crowned. To. From there, he visits the wineries and shops for fine chocolate in the medieval town of Troyes. Anywhere. Discover Charleville's tradition of puppetry, and marvel at the fortress of Sedan, the largest castle in Europe. Go to Normandy and witness the birth of “Impressionism” in Giverny and in the museums in Rouen and Honfleur. The Norman conquest unfolds in the Bayeux tapestry, and we remember World War II's D-Day landing. After sampling cider and cheese in the farmland just inland from Honfleur, your journey ends at the awe-inspiring Abbey of Mont-St-Michel. Carcassonne and the Pyrenees - From a fairy tale fortress to the gentle Pyrenees, Rudy takes in the castles and peaks of this magical region. Your itinerary includes an unforgettable stop at Carcassonne, the largest fortress in Europe; romantic castle ruins; and in the high country, one of the world's natural wonders--a mountain amphitheater with cascading waterfalls. France's Bordeaux and Dordogne - Sample the best Bordeaux, and then cruise the lovely Dordogne and Lot Rivers, with stops at chateaux, ancient watermills, and perched villages. Attend cooking classes and embark on an underground adventure to see pre-historic cave paintings. Europe Just For Fun - Looking for absolute R&R, total escape, or just a change of pace? Rudy shares his "personal picks" for a variety of European adventures that are especially entertaining, exhilarating or challenging, including hot-air-ballooning, mountain luge rides, golf, puppetry, amusement parks, country mazes, hiking, or just lazing on a sunny beach. Extra Features: Rudy's Travel Tips - Ten biggest traveler mistakes; Strategies for beating the crowds; Choosing a hotel, and more. Fascinating Side Trips - Champagne from the air; Monet's garden at Giverny; Medieval jousting at Carcassonne, and more.