Rick Steves' Europe: France (2000 - 2009) (Full Frame, Widescreen)

Last Minute Sales & Specials

All 8 half-hour "Rick Steves' Europe" TV shows on France, filmed entirely on location and produced from 2000 to 2009, are together on a single DVD. Here's where we'll take you... "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: From Monet to Creme Brulee": We scale the Eiffel Tower, then savor classic treats - from steak tartare to creme brulee. We marvel at Monet, Manet and company in the Orsay Gallery, then retrace the city's history from the revolution to its extravagant belle epoque; "Normandy: War-Torn Yet Full of Life": After exploring the half-timbered charm of Rouen, we reflect on Monet's lily ponds, then set up an easel at Honfleur's harbor. We remember sacrifice on the D-Day beaches, and hike with pilgrims to the island abbey of Mont St. Michel; "Provence: Legendary Light, Wind and Wine": We climb Roman ruins in Nimes, poke around a papal palace in Avignon, and savor vivid views immortalized by van Gogh in Arles. Crossing acres of lavender and vineyards, we explore the Cotes 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. "France's Alsace": We drive up Alsace's Route du Vin for miles of vineyards, half-timbered villages and feudal fortresses. We travel to Verdun to walk its WWI trenches before visiting Reims Cathedral to marvel at Chagall's stained glass. Our final stop is Epernay, the bubbly birthplace of champagne.