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

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

Rick talks with two French friends about the basics of eating out, and some of the faux pas visitors face when encountering French society and dining culture. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com.

French Food and Faux Pas - 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

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

Two tour guides based in Paris suggest ways to best explore the city on foot — including how to avoid the crush of rush hour on the Métro. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com.

Walking Across Paris - Audio Europe: Paris

Tour guide Patrick Vidal walks us through Paris, explaining the differences between Paris and the rest of France, and how to have a truly Parisian experience. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com.

Paris City Guide II - Audio Europe: Paris

Paris City Guide I - Audio Europe: Paris

Arnaud Servignat and Kristen Michel, two guides from Paris, explain how cafés work as a part of daily life for Parisians, and how visitors can enjoy them, too. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com.

Paris Cafes - Audio Europe: Paris

Arnaud Servignat, tour guide based in Paris, joins Rick for a virtual late-night stroll and dinner, after dark in the City of Light. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com.

Midnight in Paris - Audio Europe: Paris

With more than a hundred museums, Paris is home to much more than the Louvre. A Paris-based guide joins Rick to explore Paris' smaller museums, where you can experience great art without standing in a long line. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com.

Lesser-Known Paris Museums - Audio Europe: Paris

Two Parisians offer advice for enjoying Paris in the winter. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com.

Enjoying Winter in Paris - Audio Europe: Paris

Jill Jonnes, author of "Eiffel's Tower," discusses the iconic structure, which debuted at the Paris World's Fair of 1889. At 1,000 feet tall, the tower was the tallest in the world — and the French despised it. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com.

Eiffel's Tower - Audio Europe: Paris

Author Sedaris, who has lived in Europe and Japan, talks about irritating tourists in Paris, staying in hotels, and reveals a dirty little secret about some flight attendants. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com.

David Sedaris in Paris - Audio Europe: Paris

Mary Bouron, an American who married a Frenchman, explains what it's like raising her first child in Paris. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com.

An American Mother in Paris - Audio Europe: Paris

American Mary Bouron, who married a Frenchman and now lives in Paris, shares her tips and tricks for walking, talking, and eating like a real Parisian. For more info on traveling in Europe, see www.ricksteves.com.

Walk Like a Parisian - Audio Europe: Paris

A wine expert and TV personality from Paris gives Rick a humorous and wickedly honest portrait of the quirks of his fellow Parisians. For more info on traveling in Europe, see www.ricksteves.com.

Stuff Parisians Like - Audio Europe: Paris

Marjorie R. Williams, co-author of "Markets of Paris," gives tips on enjoying Paris through its specialty street markets. For more info on traveling in Europe, see www.ricksteves.com.

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