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S7 E6 Paris: Regal and Intimate

News & Information

TV-G

25m

Nov 9, 2012

In Paris, we'll cruise the Seine River, pay a visit to Napoleon's tomb, and take in the majestic Louvre. Then we'll shop in a village-like neighborhood, attend church in a pipe organ loft, and celebrate Bastille Day.

Season 7, 13 Episodes

Rick Steves' Europe - Rome: Ancient Glory

Rome: Ancient Glory,

Focusing on the grandeur of classical Rome, we'll marvel at the Colosseum, Pantheon, and Capitoline Museum before heading out on a bike ride along the ancient Appian Way.

Rick Steves' Europe - Rome: Baroque Brilliance

Rome: Baroque Brilliance,

As we ramble through the heart of Rome, we'll admire breathtaking Bernini statues and ponder sunbeams inside St. Peter's Basilica. After dinner, we'll take a nighttime stroll, lacing together the city's piazzas and fountains.

Rick Steves' Europe - Rome: Back-Street Riches

Rome: Back-Street Riches,

We explore Rome on a more intimate scale — dodging Vespas in Trastevere, roaming through the historic Jewish Ghetto, and enjoying art treasures in a string of rarely visited churches to uncover the charms of hidden Rome.

Rick Steves' Europe - Florence: Heart of the Renaissance

Florence: Heart of the Renaissance,

In Florence, we'll revel in the genius of Michelangelo and Botticelli, climb the dome that kicked off the Renaissance, and cross the Arno to take in modern-day artisan life.

Rick Steves' Europe - Florentine Delights and Tuscan Side Trips

Florentine Delights and Tuscan Side Trips,

We enjoy Renaissance art in Florence, the city that propelled Europe out of the Middle Ages. Then we visit two cultural capitals in their own right: Pisa, where we'll marvel at a tipsy tower; and Lucca, where we'll celebrate Puccini.

Rick Steves' Europe - Paris: Regal and Intimate

Paris: Regal and Intimate,

In Paris, we'll cruise the Seine River, pay a visit to Napoleon's tomb, and take in the majestic Louvre. Then we'll shop in a village-like neighborhood, attend church in a pipe organ loft, and celebrate Bastille Day.

Rick Steves' Europe - Paris: Embracing Life and Art

Paris: Embracing Life and Art,

We'll ride a unicorn into the Middle Ages at Paris' Cluny Museum, get a heavenly look at stained glass in Sainte-Chapelle, go on a tombstone pilgrimage at Père Lachaise Cemetery, and savor the Parisian café scene.

Rick Steves' Europe - North England's Lake District and Durham

North England's Lake District and Durham,

Hiking through the Cumbrian Lake District, we'll admire idyllic lakes, discover misty waterfalls, tour a slate mine, and climb up to a stony summit. Then we'll play some cricket, hike Hadrian's Wall, and be dazzled by Durham's cathedral.

Rick Steves' Europe - Venice: City of Dreams

Venice: City of Dreams,

In Venice, we'll sample the splendor of the Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica, Grand Canal, and masterpieces from the Venetian Renaissance — then take a glide on a gondola.

Rick Steves' Europe - Venice and Its Lagoon

Venice and Its Lagoon,

We'll start with a cruise through Venice's lagoon, pausing to savor fresh fish canal-side. Then we'll sample the treasures of the Accademia Gallery, explore some back-street wonders, and luxuriate in a venerable café on St. Mark's Square.

Rick Steves' Europe - European Travel Skills Part 1

European Travel Skills Part 1,

In this first of three shows focusing on European travel skills, we'll visit the Netherlands and Germany to learn about transportation by train and car, changing money, and settling in upon arrival.

Rick Steves' Europe - European Travel Skills Part 2

European Travel Skills Part 2,

In this second of three shows focusing on travel skills, we'll visit Venice, Siena, and the Cinque Terre in Italy to learn about trip planning, packing, safety, and — perhaps the most rewarding skill of all — connecting with the locals.

Rick Steves' Europe - European Travel Skills Part 3

European Travel Skills Part 3,

In this third of three travel skills episodes, we'll visit the Swiss Alps, Paris, and London while covering tips for finding hotels, using transit, and selecting restaurants.

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Rick Steves' Europe

News & Information

TV-G

7 Seasons

55m

Rick Steves, author of the acclaimed travel guides Europe Through the Back Door, showcases the best of Europe.

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