Provence: Legendary Light, Wind, and Wine

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  • čas přidán 13. 05. 2014
  • Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2004 | We climb Roman ruins in Nîmes, explore a papal palace in Avignon, and savor vivid views immortalized by van Gogh in Arles. Crossing acres of lavender and wispy vineyards, we explore the Côtes du Rhône and more wonders of the south of France. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #provence
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  • @User-dh4bp
    @User-dh4bp Před 4 lety +192

    Therapy : expensive. Rick steves: free

    • @eyelovecolorado2195
      @eyelovecolorado2195 Před 10 měsíci +3

      Watching Rick since I was in high school back in the 90’s. Love him and his show!

    • @khalidlatif8930
      @khalidlatif8930 Před 6 měsíci +1

      I visited Provence and Avignon in 1995. What a magnificent walk on a broken bridge that evening.

  • @zaka503
    @zaka503 Před 5 lety +284

    Comfort program. That's what it is. When I feel bad, mentally or physically, I watch Rick Steve's programs.

  • @penmuni3833
    @penmuni3833 Před 4 lety +466

    In the time of corona... I travel around the world with Rick Steves.

  • @3styl781
    @3styl781 Před rokem +43

    They really don't make travel/history documentaries like Rick Steve's anymore. He is very articulate and able to get the most information from each region.

    • @paulagloberson4758
      @paulagloberson4758 Před 6 měsíci

      In Detroit Art Institute I would go as a child with my grandparents to see George Pierrot travel lectures. Instilled the love of cultures, history, as well as the joy of travel.

  • @franzsela3891
    @franzsela3891 Před 3 lety +104

    No travel vlogs can top Rick Steve's. They remain the most comprehensive, giving the viewers a clear perspective of the places' history, culture, arts and tradition.

  • @KerilynDesiree
    @KerilynDesiree Před 2 měsíci +4

    I liked rick steves when i was little. I used to rent his videos from the library.

  • @jackcycling4403
    @jackcycling4403 Před 2 lety +25

    I bicycled in Europe from 1993 to my last bike trip there in 2010. This particular episode brought back great memories; Provence was by far my favorite area; the food, the wines, the markets, the joie de vivre of the people. I really miss that part of Europe. I hope I get a chance to go back one day, as soon as it is safer to travel.

  • @bluewrenreilly8090
    @bluewrenreilly8090 Před rokem +8

    Just love Rick Steve's travel videos some video makers will give you silent sights of beautiful places but Rick brings them to life...... just the best.

  • @kevincaldwell4707
    @kevincaldwell4707 Před 4 lety +174

    This guy is an American treasure, up there with Bob Ross and Mr Rogers

  • @mubashirkarim7039
    @mubashirkarim7039 Před 4 lety +52

    Great Work by Rick Steves. Europe is full of Majestic Scenery and wonderful History. I love Europe. Especially France.

    • @JohnAckerman93
      @JohnAckerman93 Před 2 lety +3

      I love everything about Europe. Ever since I was little I’ve wanted to travel to Europe. Like you said, the scenery and history are just fascinating. The first country on my list is Germany.

  • @aarnoarnold1973
    @aarnoarnold1973 Před 4 lety +106

    Southern France in summer seems like one of most relaxing places.

  • @leojonkers3181
    @leojonkers3181 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I am from Rotterdam, The Netherlands. France is my favorite Europeen country to travel the little roads. You make great vlogs, tnx!

  • @deerananderson9394
    @deerananderson9394 Před 8 měsíci +4

    I loved this. I am currently in the south of France for school visiting from the united states, and this has helped me so much.

  • @madolynlaurine4288
    @madolynlaurine4288 Před 3 lety +19

    Rick Steves is truly helping me get through this pandemic. A year ago I was traveling europe, and now I'm rewatching his show for the 2nd time

  • @RAY.POLARIS
    @RAY.POLARIS Před 3 lety +21

    That's it. I'm gonna live to France's southern is so beautiful, feels like another realm of existence, the atmosphere is so different, refreshing, relaxing.

  • @thetimemaster1475
    @thetimemaster1475 Před 3 lety +70

    France is a really nice country. I mean Paris nowadays is too crowded with thousands tourists whenever I go but other less popular areas such as Brittany, Provence, Loire Valley, and the countryside are like living in a fairy tale. Definitely one of my most favorite travel destinations.

  • @suecastillo4056
    @suecastillo4056 Před rokem +2

    The woman helping him with the wine is wonderful! Very knowledgeable and gracious❣️☮️♥️‼️🥰

  • @dianavelazquez5530
    @dianavelazquez5530 Před rokem +2

    Very comforting to watch and listen. I fall asleep listening to his voice as I travel along with him.

  • @artdeluxe5625
    @artdeluxe5625 Před 6 lety +48

    Definitely best travel videos on CZcams! Rick Steves Undisputed and undefeated world champ🏆🥇

  • @gregs3173
    @gregs3173 Před 3 lety +16

    He should have visited Cassis. It's only 40 minutes south of Aix. It was definitely worth the trip if you're traveling in Provence. The Calanques in Cassis were the most beautiful place we visited in Southern France.

  • @SpenKilpatrick94
    @SpenKilpatrick94 Před 8 lety +130

    Rick Steves' voice is so relaxing & therapeutic

    • @windstorm1000
      @windstorm1000 Před 8 lety +5

      +Spencer Kilpatrick it is--but then, so is Milk of Magnesia--

    • @jq8166
      @jq8166 Před 5 lety +3

      Yes I listen to Rick Steve's every night to go to sleep

    • @irisheyesofbelfast
      @irisheyesofbelfast Před 5 lety +2

      @proteusx ummmm riiiigggghhhttt
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    • @irisheyesofbelfast
      @irisheyesofbelfast Před 5 lety +2

      @proteusx if you haven't had a physical recently, maybe you should.

    • @anthonylamesa7619
      @anthonylamesa7619 Před 5 lety +2

      @@jq8166 yeah, his podcast/radio show is perfect for this. interesting and really relaxing

  • @chewie1644
    @chewie1644 Před 4 lety +30

    What a fantastic educator and an inspiration to all!! Thank you so much Rick, you will never know how much you have changed my life and how much I look up to you.

  • @mannymoseley4005
    @mannymoseley4005 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Thank you for posting this video, I appreciate it.
    Be safe, healthy and happy.
    Jesus Christ loves you.
    God bless you 🙏😇

  • @RanochVTX
    @RanochVTX Před 3 lety +9

    We can't all go so Rick Steve goes and we tag along.

  • @anndeakin1508
    @anndeakin1508 Před 3 lety +3

    Provence a great area love architecture the Aguaduct a history of the value of Rome. Architecture.Bull fires .Wine tasting a great to try.Great days in France,Great 1980s Ann Deakin Warwick UK March 2021.

  • @julianahope2389
    @julianahope2389 Před 4 lety +15

    Rick is such a genuine travel legend. If covid19 could be taken away, I would hit the road like this way

    • @pete0r
      @pete0r Před 2 lety

      You should plan for a trip after COVID!

  • @kamalashila3549
    @kamalashila3549 Před 6 lety +22

    I'm living for Rick Steve's travel show... 💕

  • @quyphu6339
    @quyphu6339 Před 3 lety +4

    His voice is so smooth and relaxing. I've jumped one to another video listening to his beautiful voice.

  • @willbergie55
    @willbergie55 Před 8 lety +179

    There was a lady who lived in Arles, France who died at the age of 122 in 1997. The longest lived person who age has been verified. She knew the artist Vincent Van Gogh.

    • @Rottensteam
      @Rottensteam Před 8 lety +3

      That's incredible!

    • @doneyhon4227
      @doneyhon4227 Před 8 lety +24

      +Bill Bergendahl Jeanne Calment. It's her name.

    • @buddyanddaisy123
      @buddyanddaisy123 Před 6 lety +12

      yes indeed! If you can find the director's edition of "Lust For Life" (the Kird Douglas film about the life of the artist van Gogh,he relates how while fiming in a cafe (frequented by Van Gogh); Jeanne Calment saw Douglas and reacted as if she had seen a ghost! Douglas physically resembled Van Gogh-and Mrs. Calment recalled that she had seen van Gogh in the same cafe, over 70 years before!

    • @denisdaly1708
      @denisdaly1708 Před 5 lety +1

      In 2019, they are now questioning her age. Hopefully, she really was that age.

    • @MatiasJORDAN
      @MatiasJORDAN Před 5 lety +1

      Mme Clement, 127...

  • @lukethomeret-duran5273
    @lukethomeret-duran5273 Před 4 lety +17

    France, Italy, Spain and Portugal are icons of the Roman empire that show the world Latin culture is the best

  • @meredithking5220
    @meredithking5220 Před rokem +4

    This is one of my all-time favorite episodes of the show ❤

  • @ChoPi-Eww
    @ChoPi-Eww Před 2 lety +3

    22:32 that Mac!

  • @bhumanandamaharaj8177
    @bhumanandamaharaj8177 Před 2 lety +2

    Wonderful! Amazing! Eat, drink and be merry... what else is there in life... visit new places meet people and enjoy.. have a nice day Rick.

  • @LIfeisFABVLOVS
    @LIfeisFABVLOVS Před 3 lety +5

    I thought I had been everywhere in France, and omg by watching this.. i realized I was not everywhere .. .I will visit Nimes asap..

  • @julianahope2389
    @julianahope2389 Před 4 lety +4

    Life is short the world is wide
    Covid19 is making the change dramatically i am drained emotionally but this videos makes me the journey i will take on some day

  • @djrom66
    @djrom66 Před 3 lety +4

    Spent two Summers in the South of France in the 1970’s. Loved it. Haven’t ever been to Paris, but Paris doesn’t sound like my kind of place.....prefer smaller towns with less tourists. 👍.

  • @joshsalil
    @joshsalil Před 4 měsíci +1

    Just came back from a trip to Nimes, Arles & Avignon inspired by Rick !
    This was my first visit & I just fell in love with these romantic places :)

  • @somakantasingh3284
    @somakantasingh3284 Před 3 lety +4

    Thanks again for putting up the show of great old Roman architectures and the people around.

  • @jayr.617
    @jayr.617 Před 3 lety +1

    Rick's shows are the most decent and lovely travel shows to watch. When I need to clear my head I go to his videos. Like the old commercial "Calgon, take me away".... "Rick, take me away!"

  • @tomarmstrong1281
    @tomarmstrong1281 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Rick does an excellent thumbnail of the history of places steeped in history.

  • @jayarajjohnson2476
    @jayarajjohnson2476 Před 4 lety +4

    LOVE THE BLOODLESS BULL FIGHTS.

  • @PeterandYen
    @PeterandYen Před 2 lety +5

    Learnt so much watching your videos Rick. Thank you so much for this library of inspiration.

  • @dinab7852
    @dinab7852 Před 3 lety +4

    You have the best job! I was born in France and it's my favorite country on earth! I'm traveling around europe from my apartment through your amazing videos!

  • @MsBackstager
    @MsBackstager Před 2 lety +1

    Ty for the culture, language and views all from the comfort and safety of my home.

  • @aydemirduman2848
    @aydemirduman2848 Před 2 lety +3

    I can smell the air, test the food n wine while watching.
    I miss south of France where l used to live last century.

  • @daniellevinson6975
    @daniellevinson6975 Před 4 lety +6

    Thanks for the etymology lesson on denim❣❣

  • @malinikaru1087
    @malinikaru1087 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Parfait Steve. Merci beaucoup. Tres bon. 🙏

  • @1954patrizio
    @1954patrizio Před 3 lety +2

    This is an ideal way to travel during the Corona virus pandemic. Thanks Rick so very much.

  • @RunesandReapers
    @RunesandReapers Před 8 lety +17

    this was one of Rick's finest work. I have to say his guide books are really well put together. Im considering buying a few.

    • @Strawberryz101
      @Strawberryz101 Před 4 lety

      I have a so many of his travel books which are well written and even give a bit of local insight. I also highly recommend his phrase books if you're visiting somewhere that speaks another language. It's broken down so well along with how to pronounce it of you speak english

  • @LondonPower
    @LondonPower Před 4 lety +4

    Recently i hike all the way from Lyon to Arles next to the Rhone river ! Fantastic place rich in culture and the people very friendly

  • @billbergendahl2911
    @billbergendahl2911 Před rokem +1

    Some years ago I watched many of Rick Steves' travel programs on PBS.

  • @jenjem5810
    @jenjem5810 Před 3 lety +4

    Rick Steves, a treasure.
    Guarding my sanity with his contribution of great, healthy mental travel.
    Amazing.
    So grateful for these journeys. Respectful, informative, insightful.What a blessing.

  • @autumnsah3282
    @autumnsah3282 Před 3 lety +5

    I love traveling with Rick Steves! Such a wonderful show

  • @jeanninewarner9394
    @jeanninewarner9394 Před 4 lety +10

    Delighted these are offered up for my viewing pleasure. Dreaming of traveling when I can. Thank you, Rick Steves, for your years of fabulous advise and programs.

  • @arela1030
    @arela1030 Před 4 lety +3

    Sir Rick Steves you’re video is lovely 😊 and your voice so sweet sounds good and i loved the way you are , all your video is amazing excellent reporting and I loved redredred 🍷 wine 🍷 rejouir 👏 To live is to enjoy 😉 mercy god bless and peace

  • @brandonburrell8517
    @brandonburrell8517 Před 4 lety +2

    I love Provence. And the out takes.

  • @francoisebonneau8110
    @francoisebonneau8110 Před 3 lety +3

    Bravo Rick, vous êtes très professionnel dans la description des curiosités de la région que vous visitez, votre enthousiasme fait plaisir à entendre. Merci pour ces vidéos enrichissantes 👍🇨🇵😘☕🥐

  • @MrStuVW
    @MrStuVW Před 6 lety +7

    Just think, when we eliminate hate and pollution off the face of earth how beautiful it will All be...! Love is doing this.

  • @editabatan9198
    @editabatan9198 Před 10 měsíci +1

    congratulations Rick on your excellent presentations!

  • @Twilight.Knight
    @Twilight.Knight Před 5 lety +6

    Just watched this in my French class, loved it

  • @sheilalittlejohns2851
    @sheilalittlejohns2851 Před 3 lety +3

    I am so enjoying this way of travelling also thank you

  • @lucyzhu2968
    @lucyzhu2968 Před 4 lety +4

    Sunny &relax ,mod&trad, artistic & romantic, Paris is one of my favorite cities in the world 👍

  • @tsintsinquizon3521
    @tsintsinquizon3521 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for sharing your TRAVEL ADVENTURES...very entertaining and enlightening

  • @5alitavakoli
    @5alitavakoli Před rokem +1

    you are awesome Steve!

  • @silkthyme
    @silkthyme Před 6 lety +14

    i will live here oneday

  • @betelhemeshetu8870
    @betelhemeshetu8870 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful paris provence.

  • @bvkstory
    @bvkstory Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you Rick. Lovely presentation

  • @alicjahalczuk8108
    @alicjahalczuk8108 Před 2 lety +2

    Bravo ,Rick , ottima programma, alcuni posti gia ho visitato 👏👏👍💖

  • @sijanser
    @sijanser Před 4 lety +6

    Borders may open at 15 june and we booked to go to the provence 19th of June. Please O please let me visit this wonder!

  • @samypushpam9368
    @samypushpam9368 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you Steves

  • @nilsenumut2038
    @nilsenumut2038 Před 9 lety +5

    Excellent travel programme...

  • @deesterity
    @deesterity Před 5 lety +5

    Thank you Rick - much appreciated images and descriptions!

  • @MrStuVW
    @MrStuVW Před 6 lety +5

    Beautiful.

  • @nongyaoh6226
    @nongyaoh6226 Před 3 lety +1

    This is videos it wonderful I was in this places most every years it beautiful natural in areas the Provence you can seen the Lavender field it bigger around the Provence region thank you for your videos. Greetings from Germany..

  • @Sh4d0wzzz
    @Sh4d0wzzz Před 7 lety +39

    I was upset by seeing the bullfight at the start. But this is friendly bullfight, i would watch :D

    • @matseg7103
      @matseg7103 Před 7 lety +8

      Catpaw Productions exactly, it is just a bit playing with the bull, no violence. I hate when the spaniards neighboors finish to kill the bull, it is useless

    • @MrStuVW
      @MrStuVW Před 6 lety +2

      i wouldn't even call it a fight, more like a game! no one gets hurt, if only world leaders were allowed to play this same way, oh human being, you own the show so lets rid earth of hate and pollution once and For All!!!

    • @YUCAYEQUE
      @YUCAYEQUE Před 5 lety +3

      Mat Seg
      The bull is also eaten in Spain and no part of it goes to waste to which you will reply to me that it still doesn’t make it right. I won’t get into what’s right or wrong in judging a centuries old tradition that dates back to Roman times. It is what it is.

    • @catherinem1578
      @catherinem1578 Před 4 lety +3

      Eat meat? What do you think happens at a slaughterhouse? Much worse for all involved.

    • @francinesicard464
      @francinesicard464 Před 3 lety +2

      Traditionally in Arles and Nîmes, or in the Camargue, the bulls are never killed. Just a game of skill between men and the bulls.

  • @wudangmtn
    @wudangmtn Před 3 lety +2

    Gorgeous!

  • @anndeakin1508
    @anndeakin1508 Před 3 lety

    Provence great views food history museums place to savour .Agree light good ?Love this area 2021.

  • @wallykaspars9700
    @wallykaspars9700 Před 9 lety +4

    Thanks for the video! I spent 3 weeks driving in the Provence in 1991. A beautiful place.

  • @danensis
    @danensis Před 3 lety +1

    I only stay in Nîmes on my way to and from Spain, but it's a great place to wander round, and have a relaxing meal in the evening.

  • @hildaramirez1372
    @hildaramirez1372 Před 3 lety +3

    Hermoso vídeo, como siempre nos maravilla con anotaciones de otras culturas y bellos paisajes. Gracias

  • @milhouse14
    @milhouse14 Před 2 lety +3

    This is way back 2004.
    That's why people have no smartphones. 😅

  • @jaimenieves9624
    @jaimenieves9624 Před 9 lety +6

    Gracias Rick, por las recomendaciones, estuve con my familia en Paris, versalles y algunos pueblos franceses, via Suiza ¡Inolvidable Francia!!
    Saludos desde Miranda, Venezuela!!

  • @billybergendahl3515
    @billybergendahl3515 Před 3 lety +7

    Arles is also known as the home of Jeanne Calment. The longest lived person who's age has been verified. She passed away in 1997 at the age of 122. She knew Vincent Van Gogh.

  • @seethevolcane-qj8ys
    @seethevolcane-qj8ys Před 10 dny

    Excellent !

  • @sarahoh341
    @sarahoh341 Před 3 lety +1

    Beautiful places in Europe. Hope to visit one day.

  • @r3tr0actiongamer24
    @r3tr0actiongamer24 Před 3 lety

    So relaxing, I watch this in bed and pass out peacefully

  • @wendyburgess5805
    @wendyburgess5805 Před 4 lety

    Wonderful just as lovely as rick describes , thank you so much

  • @lindsayhengehold5341
    @lindsayhengehold5341 Před rokem +1

    So want to visit here someday!

  • @kellykelly6576
    @kellykelly6576 Před 5 lety +1

    beautiful !! ❤

  • @charleswease4939
    @charleswease4939 Před 2 měsíci

    Watched some Rick Steve's last nite and had to drink some wine lol

  • @altonwilliams7117
    @altonwilliams7117 Před 5 lety

    Love learning about different peoples and cultures plus the food and history. Thank you. Your show is a window to the world.

  • @kengreenberg
    @kengreenberg Před 2 lety +2

    Bravo to the French for those bullfights. 🐂🇫🇷

  • @anndeakin1508
    @anndeakin1508 Před 3 lety +1

    Provance area with its Roman remains and the and arenas with shows bull fights . Gardens and vineyards to savour remember my great visits to Rick made better sad I travelled with a French friend that lived in Isere the hosted the Tour de France.

  • @rejaneroe9531
    @rejaneroe9531 Před 4 lety

    Love it, excellent work.

  • @theuncannyaviator6009
    @theuncannyaviator6009 Před 6 lety +1

    Hey.. thanx for helping recalling my memories of the city.. I spend a month there... very beautiful... I too have uploaded a video saved during having dinner with friends... the tribes skills... we used to see during dinner on weekends

  • @eisenjeisen6262
    @eisenjeisen6262 Před 4 lety

    A great video, as you bring it all to life

  • @ROHITSHARMA-hi7bl
    @ROHITSHARMA-hi7bl Před 5 lety

    Awesome Steve's,😀

  • @janolibero
    @janolibero Před 9 lety +4

    Complimenti - bellissimo giro turistico.

  • @SallyAlexandriaAlexParakeets

    Fantastic video, Mr. Rick Steves. Very educational & entertaining.

  • @quebequino
    @quebequino Před 5 lety +1

    Last week i was in France,beautiful country