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Smart Travels Europe With Rudy Maxa: French Riviera / Burgundy and Loire on DVD

Two episodes plus bonus clips: Along the French Riviera from Nice to St. Tropez, we drop in on the hot spots of the famous Cote dAzur. Based in lively Nice, we visit the local beaches and superb museums featuring works by Matisse, Picasso, and Signac. A short hop leads to wealthy Monaco. Then it's on to glamorous Cannes and the beaches at Juan le Pins. In stylish St. Tropez, we visit the prettiest beaches and tour the colorful town. Inland, we make our own perfume in Grasse and explore a medieval hill town. * Silver Telly Award-Documentary * CINE Golden Eagle Award The Burgundy region boasts top wines, romantic canals, Romanesque churches and renowned cuisine. We base in Beaune and learn about it's history of wine-making. From the vineyards of the Cote dOr to the culinary delights we discover the exquisite taste of Burgundy. The city of Dijon and the cathedral at Vezelay add artistic treasures. Then we head for the Loire Valley and hot-air ballooning in chateau country. From our home base in Amboise we visit the famous chateaux, including magnificent Chenonceau, and Francois Is overwhelming Chambord.