129 Paris City Guide

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Rick Steves

Rick Steves, Public Radio, 721132, Europe, Society & Culture, Places & Travel, Npr, Travel

4.3 • 2.2K Ratings

🗓️ 6 April 2008

⏱️ 54 minutes

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If you haven't seen Paris you haven't tasted the best of Europe. French tour guide Patrick Vidal joins Rick for an insider's perspective on the style and substance that make Paris a cultural capital. We'll also hear from listeners with their own suggestions for what makes Paris one of the world's favorite cities. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

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0:00.0	Some would say if you haven't been to Paris you haven't seen Europe and they may be right.
0:05.0	Hi I'm Rick Steeves.
0:07.0	What is it about Paris that's inspired generations from around the world to think of it not only as just the capital of France but as the capital of the civilized world.
0:15.4	I think the romance is very linked with the river.
0:18.0	It's very much what's going on along the river having the water and the lights around there.
0:22.1	I think that's where the Romans lies for me.
0:24.6	Parisian tour guide Patrick Vidal specializes in showing American visitors around his hometown.
0:30.0	And on today's show, he'll take your calls and offer insider tips on the must-see sites of Paris.
0:36.0	From its cheery summer beach along the Sain River to its elegant architecture, from its exceptional
0:40.6	art scene to one of the best people watching
0:42.6	can't fade cultures in the world, any visitor quickly
0:45.2	learns a few days here is never enough.
0:48.6	Come and join us as we take a fresh look at Paris today
0:51.5	and celebrate our third anniversary on the air. It's Travel with
0:55.1	Rick Steeves.
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1:13.0	I'm Rick Steeves.
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