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Rick Steves continues the tradition of providing informative and enlightening ways to enjoy European travel in a new virtual pledge event. "Rick Steves Vive la France" offers fresh perspectives on the best travel advice, including where to stay, what to see, and how to get around. Three episodes from the Rick Steves' Europe series are featured in this pledge event.
Description:
This March, traveling couch potatoes across the USA will travel with Rick on another public television travel special. Rick Steves' new two-hour France special gets you intimate with the unique ways locals embrace life in Normandy, Provence, and the French Riviera.
During pledge breaks, Rick entertains viewers with practical travel tips and the latest travel news from Europe. He also reminds supporters that "Public television is your next best thing to a plane ticket...and it just can't happen without your support."
Program Description:
Rick's France Pledge Special includes three half-hour episodes.
# 303: Normandy: War Torn Yet Full of Life
After exploring the half-timbered charm of Rouen, we reflect on Monet's lily ponds, peek in on local artisans, and set up an easel at Honfleur's harbor. We venture into composer Eric Satie's eccentric world and feast on the finest of Normandy cuisine. After pondering sacrifice and celebrating freedom on the D-Day beaches, we hike with pilgrims to the enchanted island abbey of Mont St. Michel.
# 308: Provence: Legendary Light, Wind and Wine
Provence, known for its soft light and fierce wind, is as loved by Americans as it is by the sun. We climb Roman ruins in Nimes, explore a papal palace in Avignon, and savor vivid views immortalized by van Gogh in Arles. Crossing acres of lavender and wispy vineyards, we explore the Côtes du Rhone and more wonders of the South of France.
# 309: French Riviera: Uniquely Chic
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.
Release Date: March 1, 2006
Broadcast Rights: Unlimited Use through March 31, 2007
Available Version: Virtual Pledge Event
NOLA Code: RSVF 000 V1 - SD Pledge Event
Feed: Wednesday, March 1, 2006
1500-1700ET /511
Program Note:
The program consists of episodes #303, #308 and #309 from Rick Steves' Europe III and three pledge breaks. The program is available only as a two-hour all-inclusive pledge event. Please watch for complete details from American Public Television Contracts.
Thank You Gifts for Pledge Supporters:
Rick Steves' Vive la France Pledge Special is produced as a fundraiser for public TV stations. To encourage viewers to call in pledges of support, stations and Rick are offering thank you packages of $75, $90, $175 and $365 gift levels:
$75 level
Europe Through the Back Door guidebook
OR
France guidebook
$90
France DVD
$175 level
Vive La France Package
• France guidebook
• Paris guidebook
• France DVD
• French phrase book
• France planning map
$365 level
$175 level gifts listed above +
• Europe Through the Back Door guidebook
• Best of Europe guidebook
• 43-episode DVD anthology
• Europe planning map
• Civita day bag
A single copy of newsletter is included for all levels (free to stations). Stations pay all shipping charges.
Or contact:
pledge@ricksteves.com
Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door
130 Fourth Avenue North
Edmonds, WA 98020
Tel: 425-771-8303
Fax: 425-771-0833