Program 332a: Regions of France; Châteaux Country; Ancient Stones of Brittany

Join us as we take a look at regional highlights beyond Paris, such as the vineyards and mansions of the Loire Valley. We'll also learn about the weathered prehistoric stone formations on the hillsides of Brittany and how they link us to France’s mysterious past.

• Virginie Moré, tour guide based in Brittany, France
• Danielle Farineau, tour guide based in the Loir Valley, France
• Mark Seymour, tour guide based in Brittany, France

• The About-France.com website has maps and descriptions of the various official "regions of France."  
• Mont Saint-Michel is one of the most visited attractions is France, off the coast on the Normandy-Brittany border.  
• The Western France Tourist Board has information about attractions in the Loire Valley.  
• Wikipedia has a geographical list of chateaux in France. 

Sweet burgundy pearl
Humble onion so sublime
Only in Provence
— Jessica Baen, New York City  

Pamukkale pools
Cotton castle ancient cliffs
Soft blue goddess gifts
— Vanessa Zimmer-Powell, Houston TX 

Heaven's canopy
Beneath boughs of oak and pine
The soil tinted green
— Brian Alcorn, Thousand Oaks CA, describing California's Big Sur

"We've arrived," she spoke
Softly in my tired ears,
"It's time to explore!"
— Alan Powell, Nashville TN