14 Americans in France

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Rick Steves

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🗓️ 10 July 2005

⏱️ 53 minutes

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What kind of reaction do you get when you mention France? During the program, Rick and his guest Steve Smith, an American who divides his time between Seattle and Burgundy, will look at how Americans can understand France on its own terms, and become comfortable with its rich civilization without being frustrated by the inevitable cultural faux pas. Then, French tour guides William and Marie Altman and Patrick Vidal will discuss the pleasures of taking a vacation on a canal barge in rural France. 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	Hi, I'm Rick Steeves. For a vacation that mixes relaxation, fine cuisine, and a sophisticated
0:06.7	chihuah d'ave that only the French can offer, there may be no better itinerary than
0:11.0	a week on a canal barge in rural France. In the hour ahead, we'll learn
0:15.9	how canal barging offers a unique and leisurely way to experience the French countryside.
0:21.7	Whether you're dozing on a barge and burgundy or dealing with
0:24.5	waiters in a snobby Parisian restaurant, you might find the French ways a little
0:28.5	shall we say challenging. Coming up we'll explore the fine points and faux pas that can help you understand the French
0:36.1	from an American who owns a house in Burgundy.
0:39.2	Steve Smith believes that the difference between a Franco-Fob in a francofile is simply a matter of
0:44.6	understanding the cultural differences. With Steve's help, we'll better be able to say
0:49.4	both Viva France and Viva de Ferance. We're heading for France and Viva de France.
0:53.7	We're heading for France and taking your calls in the hour ahead as we travel with Rick
0:58.2	Steeves.
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1:12.0	American Airlines knows why you fly.
1:14.0	France, the more you understand it, the better you like it.
1:18.0	That's my experience anyway.
1:20.0	Hey, when we can understand the cultural differences between our culture and the French culture,
1:24.8	we can celebrate the differences.
1:26.4	That's what the French say, Viva de Ferance.
1:29.0	We'll be joining my Franco-file friend Steve Smith to get into the differences that make France such a wonderful place to travel.
1:35.0	And have you ever told yourself on your next vacation we're going to go one place and stay put for a week or even more.
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