TTC Video The Great Tours: France through The Ages

TTC Video – The Great Tours: France through the Ages
Lecturer: John Greene, PhD | Course No. 8012

Discover the Timeless Appeal of France

The Great Tours: France through the Ages is both an ideal resource for planning your own trip to France and a way to enjoy a deeper grasp of the beauty, history, and culture of France from the comfort of your own home. All segments of the tour are richly illustrated with contemporary and historic photos, maps, and visual aids, bringing the sights and landscapes of France vividly alive.

[]The Palace and Gardens of Versailles-Among Europe’s most spectacular royal residences, and the majestic seat of Louis XIV, the “Sun King”;
[]Bordeaux-Home to both the beautiful city of Bordeaux and the superlative, verdant wine region known for some of the world’s finest wines;
[]The Basque Country-Featuring the proud Basque culture, culinary traditions, and fascinating history, plus the world-renowned religious pilgrimage site of Lourdes;
[]Arles-The sun-drenched, historic town of matchless Provençal charm and the place that inspired numerous masterpieces of Vincent van Gogh.

Enjoy a Phenomenal Tapestry of History

[]The imposing medieval castles of the Cathars-a storied religious sect-and their dramatic history;

[]The Loire Valley-Spend time in one of France’s most celebrated regions, most famous for its 300+ châteaux, a Renaissance cluster of architectural masterpieces designed for luxury, comfort, and elegance; trace the historic factors that created this most astounding building boom; and take an in-depth look at the palatial splendor of Azay-le-Rideau and Chenonceau.