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Rick Steves' Europe

Season 3 Episode 9: French Riviera: Uniquely Chic

12 SeasonsOct 30, 2004TV-G25m8.6

A longtime favorite escape of Europe's elite, the Riviera coastline still sparkles with yachts. 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.

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Season 3 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Majesty of Madrid

1. The Majesty of Madrid

Aired: Sep 4, 2004

Madrid is studded with riches from its glory days. We tour the lavish Royal P...

Episode 2 Highlights of Castile: Toledo and Salamanca

2. Highlights of Castile: Toledo and Salamanca

Aired: Sep 11, 2004

Castile sparkles with Roman Segovia, walled Avila, student-filled Salamanca, ...

Episode 3 Normandy: War-Torn Yet Full of Life

3. Normandy: War-Torn Yet Full of Life

Aired: Sep 18, 2004

After exploring the half-timbered charm of Rouen, we reflect on Monet's lily ...

Episode 4 Belfast and the Best of Northern Ireland

4. Belfast and the Best of Northern Ireland

Aired: Sep 25, 2004

We tour bustling Belfast, sneaking a peek at its politically charged neighbor...

Episode 5 London: Mod and Trad

5. London: Mod and Trad

Aired: Oct 2, 2004

London is quintessentially English, yet cosmopolitan. We check out the new — ...

Episode 6 Highlights of Paris: Eiffel and Monet to Crème Brulee

6. Highlights of Paris: Eiffel and Monet to Crème Brulee

Aired: Oct 9, 2004

Packing the best of Paris into one episode, we scale the Eiffel Tower, savor ...

Episode 7 Belgium: Bruges and Brussels

7. Belgium: Bruges and Brussels

Aired: Oct 16, 2004

We explore Belgium as a land of contrasts, from Brussels - with its powerhous...

Episode 8 Provence: Legendary Light, Wind, and Wine

8. Provence: Legendary Light, Wind, and Wine

Aired: Oct 23, 2004

Discover the wonders of southern France as we savor Roman ruins in Nîmes, a p...

Episode 9 French Riviera: Uniquely Chic

9. French Riviera: Uniquely Chic

Aired: Oct 30, 2004

A longtime favorite escape of Europe's elite, the Riviera coastline still spa...

Episode 10 Poland Rediscovered: Kraków, Auschwitz, and Warsaw

10. Poland Rediscovered: Kraków, Auschwitz, and Warsaw

Aired: Nov 5, 2004

In Poland, we witness the cobbled charm of bubbly, Baroque Kraków; make a sou...

Episode 11 Budapest: The Best of Hungary

11. Budapest: The Best of Hungary

Aired: Nov 12, 2004

Budapest, once Vienna's partner in ruling the Austro-Hungarian empire, feels ...

Episode 12 Lisbon and the Algarve

12. Lisbon and the Algarve

Aired: Nov 19, 2004

Experiencing the best of Portugal, we start in Lisbon, a ramshackle mix of gl...

Episode 13 Sevilla

Aired: Nov 26, 2004

Sevilla, Spain, is the flamboyant city of Carmen and Don Juan. It's where bul...

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Current Status: Returning Series

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Reality-TV, Documentary

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