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Rick Steves France & Benelux DVD Reviews:
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Rick Steves France & Benelux DVD
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Rick Steves on a 3 1/2-hour seven-course travel feast through France Belgium and Holland in seven half-hour "Rick Steves"'Europe" public television shows. 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 Creme Broulre: Packing the best of Paris into one episode we scale the Eiffel Tower then savor classic treats - from steak tartare to creme 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 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.Belgium: Bruges and Brussels: From the powerhouse headquarters
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