Rick Steves' Europe

S08E04 Paris Side-Trips

Title: Excursions Beyond Paris Plot: Venturing from Paris into the Ile-de-France, we immerse ourselves in the lavish lifestyles of France's aristocracy before the Revolution. Our journey takes us to the magnificent Versailles, the crown jewel of European palaces; the stunning Vaux le Vicomte; and the opulent Fontainebleau, steeped in the history of French monarchs. We will also be awestruck by the intricate glasswork and sculptures of Chartres Cathedral while enjoying meals fit for royalty.