DVD. Europe's Classic Romantic Inns. 30 Minutes. CHATEAU DE FERE The present chateau was once a wing of an original 13th century pleasure palace owned by the Governor-General of France. Manager Jo-Andrea Finck now hosts its modern equivalent, beautifully situated in its own 90-acre park, complete with ruins of the original main castle. The cuisine is a major attraction, as is the wine cellar with its impressive collection of 20,000 bottles of fine wines. LE CHEVAL BLANC Le Cheval Blanc, or White Horse, has been owned by the Robert family for five generations. It's been a haven of hospitality and fine dining since Napoleon's officers made it their unofficial headquarters. Bernard and Michele like taking visitor's to explore the countryside, especially in Bernard's antique car. Their son is a superb chef, and we watch him prepare a dish of crayfish boiled in - of course - champagne. CHATEAU D'ETOGES This 17th century moated castle was noted for the hospitality it offered French kings traveling east. Your gracious hostess, Anne Filliette-Neuville, extends this "noblesse oblige" tradition: all guests are treated like royalty. As Anne's ancestral home, she enjoys taking visitors on tours through the magnificent rooms and gardens with their natural spring fountains. Regional Highlights: Reims Cathedral This pinnacle of Gothic architecture dates from 1211 and is called the "Coronation Cathedral" because almost every French King since then was crowned here. It's adorned with 2000 statues, including the “Smiling Angel,” whose enigmatic smile draws comparisons to the Mona Lisa. Champagne, the Queen of Wine Claude Taittinger, the head of one of the last remaining family owned champagne houses, introduces us to the romance and elegance of this sparkling wine. In the family caves that were once roman chalk mines, he shows us the traditional techniques still used to make the festive drink, and how to properly open a bottle. Hot-air Ballooning A favorite way to tour the champagne region is by balloon, and we take you up to get a bird's eye view. We see why it's entirely fitting to open a bottle of the bubbly when we land- every flight is a real celebration. Cruising the Marne River We take a cruise down the peaceful Marne, enjoying the picturesque medieval villages and famous vineyards. Sip a glass of champagne and contemplate how life along the river flows as quietly as the sleepy stream itself.

DVD. Europe's Classic Romantic Inns. 30 Minutes. ST. JAMES The strikingly modern hotel was built in a medieval vineyard overlooking the city of Bordeaux. Owner and chef Jean-Marie Amat is a true artist: The St. James features constantly changing art exhibits, avant-guard rooms (one has a real Harley-Davidson motorcycle in it) and innovative cuisine that earned Jean-Marie a Michelin star. He shares an easy Mediterranean recipe with us. CHATEAU CORDELLION-BAGES Originally a wine-growing chateau in the village of Pauillac, the elegant inn now caters to guests exploring the nearby great vineyards. The Bordeaux Wine School is based here, and we attend a class to learn some expert tasting techniques. Owner Sylvie Cazes takes us to her family's nearby winery, Chateau Lynch-Bages, for a closer look at wine-making, and later to a concert at the Grand Theatre in Bordeaux. CHATEAU DU FOULON The 19th century manor is the family home of the hospitable Vicomte and Vicomtesse Jean and Danielle Baritault. The couple enjoy sharing its splendid natural setting, complete with peacocks, swans and a 100-acre forest. The Vicomte and his wife take us to see one of the nearby wilderness reserves and the magnificent white sand coastline, an increasingly popular alternative to the crowded Riveria. Regional Highlights: The City of Bordeaux When France was the most powerful nation in Europe, Bordeaux was its great port. The city transformed itself into a magnificent 18th century jewel. We tour the historical center, and visit the Grand Theatre, a world class example of neo-classical architecture. Medoc Wines Bordeaux red wines are considered the world's best, and many come from its Medoc region. Jean-Marie Cazes, the "Baron of Bordeaux", has revolutionized the wine business, building up a small empire of 12 great estates by using advanced scientific methods to perfect the wine-making art. He shows us a few of his secrets, and explains why great Bordeaux wines often reach their peak after 50 years in a bottle. Taming Nature Huge sections of Bordeaux were uninhabitable until the 1700's, when a engineer named Bermontier persuaded the government to fight the swamps and sand by planting trees. The 100 year project was enormously successful, and the man-made forest is now the largest in Europe. We visit a newly reforested area , and learn that Bordeaux earns more money selling wood products each year than it does selling wine. Arcachon Oysters Most French oysters are grown in the Archachon Bay, although oyster farmers produce so many they've run out of room to raise them and three-quarters of their young are sold to other regions. We go out with an oyster farmer and experience a delicious new kind of tourism-tasting oysters just as they're pulled from the icy waters.

DVD. Europe's Classic Romantic Inns. 30 Minutes. CHATEAU PUYMARTIN A 15th century fortified chateau where your hosts, the Count and Countess de Montbron are pleased to invite guests into the large salon for aperitifs and conversation.. Their son Xavier loves giving tours and recounting ghost stories. CHATEAU DE REGENAC A fortified chateau dating from the early middle ages. Serge and Veronique Pardoux are your hosts, famous for their champagne banquets that last up to five hours. Serge, who has a large collection of military memorabilia, was a captain in the British army during the Normandy invasion. MANOIR DE BARRAYRE A lovely 15th century manor house owned by Madame Wattiaux-Charles Rooms rent for as little as $50 per night and families are most welcome. Nearby are delicious traditional French farmhouse restaurants. CHATEAU DE BOURGONIE This splendid fortified farmhouse was built in the 1400's. The Count and Countess de Commarque are your hosts. The Count is a world authority on prehistoric cave paintings, and has a cave on his property he shows guests. Regional Highlights: Truffle hunting We go on a hunt for truffles and explain how they are used in foods like foie gras. Dordogne Cooking We visit Chez Andre, a famous local restaurant, and learn some recipes. We also discuss how red wine reportedly helps the French keep their cholesterol levels down. Prehistoric Cave Paintings The famous Lascaux Caves and its prehistoric cave paintings are in Dordogne, and Randall shows us caves and works of art from this period. Bastides Randall walks us through the fortified market towns knows as bastides, which were built to protect inhabitants during the Hundred Years War.

DVD. The World Atlas. 126 Minutes. The Atlas steps into the digital age. A new one-of-a-kind World Atlas covering all parts of the globe with animated maps from Rand McNally and in-depth cultural and historical information. Each episode is dedicated to different countries, containing four distinct features - physical geography, political geography, popular locations, and thematic maps. The new digitally animated one-of-a-kind version of an Atlas of the World like you have never seen before!

DVD. JustSayGo. 25 Minutes. To most American, luxury barging may be a relatively unknown experience. In this edition of JustSayGoTV, Ron Stern takes you on a tour of the French countryside aboard L’Impressioniste, one of the barges in the European Waterways fleet. Starting in Paris, Ron will board a high speed train to Dijon. There he is greeted by the barge staff and taken to his new floating luxury hotel from a week’s worth of adventures. Along the way he will show you some of the highlights of barge cruising, including the incredible food, wine and cheese that is part of each meal. He’ll show you some of the best places to visit including a 12 century winery, a castle fit for a king, a restored abbey that now serves gourmet cuisine and a 15th century hospice for the poor in the town of Dijon.

DVD. JustSayGo. 25 Minutes. To most American, luxury barging may be a relatively unknown experience. In this edition of JustSayGoTV, Ron Stern takes you on a tour of the French countryside aboard L’Impressioniste, one of the barges in the European Waterways fleet. Starting in Paris, Ron will board a high speed train to Dijon. There he is greeted by the barge staff and taken to his new floating luxury hotel from a week’s worth of adventures. Along the way he will show you some of the highlights of barge cruising, including the incredible food, wine and cheese that is part of each meal. He’ll show you some of the best places to visit including a 12 century winery, a castle fit for a king, a restored abbey that now serves gourmet cuisine and a 15th century hospice for the poor in the town of Dijon.

DVD. Back Roads of Europe. 23 Minutes. There is nowhere in France more typically French than this region. Come along as we examine the people and events that have made Montpellier, Bezier and the area that lies between those cities a fascinating part of France and Europe.

DVD. Back Roads of Europe. 23 Minutes. In Northeastern France, in the District of Lorraine, woody areas with blue lakes fie between the rivers Meuse, Moselle and Rhine. Exploring this area provides a wonderful opportunity to sample what has come before and what may well be in the future.

DVD. Back Roads of Europe. 23 Minutes. France's Cevennes region contains some of the most beautiful foothills in all the world. Stunning panoramas and exciting gorges excite each who visits the area.

DVD. Back Roads of Europe. 23 Minutes. Thousands of tourists rush across the Pyrenees each year to Spain, forgetting the beautiful, historic region that lies just to the other side of the mountains, in France. That region is known as Pyrenees-Roussillon and offers the visitor scenic treasures and wonderful memories beyond description.

DVD. Back Roads of Europe. 23 Minutes. The Ardeche area of France is noted for the deep gorge that provides a look at the wonders that nature has created over thousands of years. However, the area is also filled with famed castles from the 15th and 16th centuries. It's a wonderful region to visit.

DVD. Back Roads of Europe. 23 Minutes. This district is sparsely populated with but 48 inhabitants per square kilometer But those inhabitants, as well as those who visit the region, enjoy a panorama of full lakes, meadows, forests, waterfalls, plains and mountains.

DVD. Back Roads of Europe. 23 Minutes. There were once active volcanoes roaring in this region of France. Today those volcanoes are peaceful and quiet. Deep beneath the ground flows waters that provide wonderful mineral waters for all the world to enjoy.

DVD. Back Roads of Europe. 23 Minutes. The Romans called it Provincia. Popes often spent much of their time in this area of France. History is recalled via wonderful Roman monuments and fruitful vineyards. And, even today. The Provence, has a magical meaning for those who enjoy this region's wonders and people.

DVD. Discover The World. 30 Minutes. This program looks at the people, history, culture and geography of: Auvergne, France.

DVD. Discover The World. 30 Minutes. This program looks at the people, history, culture and geography of: Champagne.

DVD. Discover The World. 30 Minutes. This program looks at the people, history, culture and geography of: Cognac.

DVD. Discover The World. 30 Minutes. This program looks at the people, history, culture and geography of: Provence.

DVD. Discover The World. 30 Minutes. This program looks at the people, history, culture and geography of: Paris.

DVD. Flavors Of France. 23 Minutes. A well preserved medieval town dating back almost entirely from the 15th and 16th centuries. The church is even older and the entire town is fortified. This fabulously restored town is so authentic many movies have been filmed there including 'The Three Musketeers'. We see where honey is commercially farmed in the region and watch the process. We take a visit to the Chateau de la Chaize designed by the same architect who designed the Palace of Versailles. Fabulous gardens and vineyards surround this site. Recipes include: Galettes de Perouges, Pain Perdu aux Pommes Caramellsees (apples and honey) and Oeufs Poaches en Meurette (eggs). The department of L'ain, considered to be the most varied in France. One of its principal cities, Perouges, was founded by a Gallic colony returning from Perugia in Italy. The town share many similarities and have the same coat of arms. Perouges is a feature of today's show. Honey is a great speciality of this district and this show features a delicious recipe with honey. In this region there are many remarkable chateaux, in particular the 17th century Chateau de la Chaize which we explore in this show. Of course Beaujolais is a great French red wine which can be drunk with almost anything and is often used in cooking. We feature an unusual recipe made with eggs and wine. Set in Paris and Provincial France against a scenic background, this series of shows features the preparation of a wide selection of traditional dishes and desserts prepared in their own kitchens personally by many of France's top three star Michelin Chefs: Pierre Troisgros, Paul Boucouse, George Blanc, Marc Menau, Andre Le Letty, Jean-Michel Lorain and other outstanding regional chefs.