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Smart Travels with Rudy Maxa (Seasons 1 - 5) -
Click Here Take a grand tour of the Old World with public radio's original Savvy Traveler, Rudy Maxa, host of the award-winning American Public Television series, Smart Travels, and contributing editor to National Geographic Traveler magazine. This DVD includes visits to:
France's Champagne Region - Begin this intoxicating
tour in Reims, home of the historic cathedral where French kings were
crowned. Visit champagne producers both large and small in wine country,
and shop for the fine chocolate in the medieval town of Troyes.
Discover Charleville's tradition of puppetry, and marvel at the fortress
of Sedan, the largest castle in Europe.
Normandy - Witness the birth of Impressionism in
Giverny and in the museums in Rouen and Honfleur. The Norman conquest
unfolds in the Bayeux tapestry, and we remember World War II's D-Day
landing. After sampling cider and cheese in the farmland just inland
from Honfleur, your journey ends at the awe-inspiring Abbey of
Mont-St-Michel.
Carcassonne and the Pyrenees - From a fairy tale
fortress to the gentle Pyrenees, Rudy takes in the castles and peaks of
this magical region. Your itinerary includes an unforgettable stop at
Carcassonne, the largest fortress in Europe; romantic castle ruins; and
in the high country, one of the world's natural wonders--a mountain
amphitheater with cascading waterfalls.
France's Bordeaux and Dordogne - Sample the best
Bordeaux, and then cruise the lovely Dordogne and Lot Rivers, with stops
at chateaux, ancient watermills, and perched villages. Attend cooking
classes and embark on an underground adventure to see pre-historic cave
paintings.
Europe Just For Fun - Looking for absolute R&R,
total escape, or just a change of pace? Rudy shares his "personal picks"
for a variety of European adventures that are especially entertaining,
exhilarating or challenging, including hot-air-ballooning, mountain luge
rides, golf, puppetry, amusement parks, country mazes, hiking, or just
lazing on a sunny beach.
Extra Features:
- Rudy's Travel Tips - Ten biggest traveler mistakes; Strategies for beating the crowds; Choosing a hotel, and more.
- Fascinating Side Trips - Champagne from the air; Monet's garden at Giverny; Medieval jousting at Carcassonne, and more.
