Rick Steves France

Rick quizzes Frenchman Patrick Vidal on the habits and psychology of the French, who can sometimes baffle American tourists. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com.

Understanding the French - Audio Europe: France

Rick talks with tour guide Julie Sonveau about two medieval-style castles under construction in present-day France and Arkansas. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com.

How to Build a Castle - Audio Europe: France

Elaine Sciolino continues her conversation with Rick about the seductive nature of French culture, and explains how the roles of men and women are changing in French society. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com.

Flirtatious France II - Audio Europe: France

Elaine Sciolino, former Paris bureau chief for the New York Times, explains the many ways seduction operates as part of day to day life in France. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com.

Flirtatious France I - Audio Europe: France

French tour guide Patrick Vidal shares recipes from his beachside crêpe on the coast of Burgundy. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com.

Art of the French Crêpe - Audio Europe: France

Pascale Rucker, knowledgeable about the cuisine of the French Riviera, calls it "sunshine on your plate," and shares the recipe for making an authentic salade Niçoise. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com.

Provence II: Food Culture - Audio Europe: France

Rick talks with two experts about what makes Provence such a distinctive region of France, and why it's so popular with American and European visitors. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com.

Provence I: The South of France - Audio Europe: France

Tour guide Ellwood von Seibold, an Englishman passionate about World War II history, joins Rick to offer advice on visiting compelling D-Day sites such as Omaha Beach. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com.

Normandy: D-Day Sites - Audio Europe: France

This conversation with two native-born French tour guides, based in opposite corners of the country, provides an insider's guide to France and its culture. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com.

French Culture 201 - Audio Europe: France

Rick talks with French philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy, who wrote "American Vertigo: A Journey in the Footsteps of Toqueville," a book about our country's cultural identity, patriotism, and the creed that holds us together as a nation. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com.

Bernard-Henri Levy - Audio Europe: France

Francophile and tour guide Steve Smith, who has led thousands of American travelers through France, chats with Rick about how to become comfortable with France's rich civilization without being frustrated by cultural misunderstandings. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com.

Americans in France - Audio Europe: France

French tour guide Virginie Moré gives an introduction to France's diverse regional flavors, from sun-soaked Provence to Germanic Alsace to the traditional villages of Bordeaux. For more info on traveling in Europe, see www.ricksteves.com.

Regions of France - Audio Europe: France

French tour guide Virginie Moré gives an overview of the wide variety of outdoor adventures available to travelers to France. For more info on traveling in Europe, see www.ricksteves.com.

Outdoor France - Audio Europe: France

Rick provides a brief introduction to his France playlist, a collection of audio files designed to help you plan and enjoy your best possible trip. For more info on traveling in Europe, see www.ricksteves.com.

Intro from Rick Steves - Audio Europe: France

Danielle Farineau shares more secrets for enjoying a trip to the Loire Valley chateaux country. For more info on traveling in Europe, see www.ricksteves.com.

Chateaux Country, Part Deux - Audio Europe: France

French tour guides Virginie Moré and Patrick Vidal offer tips on exploring the landscapes and villages of Provence. For more info on traveling in Europe, see www.ricksteves.com.

Exploring Provence - Audio Europe: France

Author Graham Robb explains what his bicycle adventure across the French countryside taught him about the provincial character of France. For more info on traveling in Europe, see www.ricksteves.com.

Discovery of France - Audio Europe: France

Rick talks with artist and gardener Elizabeth Murray about the famous Giverny gardens French painter Claude Monet created at his house outside Paris, and hears her story of helping to restore them. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com.

Monet's Garden - Audio Europe: France

Author Don Wallace tells the tale of renovating a house on a remote island off the coast of Brittany. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com.

The French House - Audio Europe: France

Author Graham Robb introduces us to some of the people who've helped define today's stylish city of Paris.

Rick Steves France

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