Provence: Legendary Light, Wind, and Wine

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-dh4bp4 жыл бұрын

    Therapy : expensive. Rick steves: free

  • @eyelovecolorado2195

    @eyelovecolorado2195

    10 ай бұрын

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

  • @khalidlatif8930

    @khalidlatif8930

    5 ай бұрын

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

  • @penmuni3833
    @penmuni38334 жыл бұрын

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

  • @rohansrivastava7419

    @rohansrivastava7419

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me too

  • @ravikumarts8845

    @ravikumarts8845

    3 жыл бұрын

    I too travel with rick just relaxing in my bed. Thanks to corona. The world is nothing without smart phones.

  • @qiangeuromedlink5494

    @qiangeuromedlink5494

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too, zu Haus Urlaub

  • @dinab7852

    @dinab7852

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same here!

  • @thehumbleman1993

    @thehumbleman1993

    3 жыл бұрын

    So do I. Thank you Rick.

  • @zaka503
    @zaka5035 жыл бұрын

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

  • @soppybat

    @soppybat

    3 жыл бұрын

    I do, too!

  • @robertmcdonnell3117

    @robertmcdonnell3117

    3 жыл бұрын

    me too !!

  • @AdmiralBonetoPick

    @AdmiralBonetoPick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same.

  • @colinwhite4710

    @colinwhite4710

    2 жыл бұрын

    right there with you. When I'm anxious, this is my show.

  • @afrench4683

    @afrench4683

    2 жыл бұрын

    As a Malayali, Me too. We have our own version of Rick Steve's Called Santhosh George Kulangara and Sancharam

  • @KerilynDesiree
    @KerilynDesireeАй бұрын

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

  • @3styl781
    @3styl781 Жыл бұрын

    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

    6 ай бұрын

    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
    @franzsela38913 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @sandipointon9867

    @sandipointon9867

    2 жыл бұрын

    So true. Others are amateurish by comparison.

  • @jackcycling4403
    @jackcycling4403 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @deerananderson9394
    @deerananderson93948 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @leojonkers3181
    @leojonkers31813 ай бұрын

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

  • @bluewrenreilly8090
    @bluewrenreilly8090 Жыл бұрын

    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
    @kevincaldwell47074 жыл бұрын

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

  • @santiagoporcino4229

    @santiagoporcino4229

    4 жыл бұрын

    Kevin Caldwell agreed

  • @kevincaldwell4707

    @kevincaldwell4707

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Thomas Farrell maybe not so much anymore.

  • @errorsofmodernism9715

    @errorsofmodernism9715

    3 жыл бұрын

    and Liberace

  • @danielmoshejohnson

    @danielmoshejohnson

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Thomas Farrell Shalom Aleichem Peace and love....

  • @adamduncan9269

    @adamduncan9269

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think Rick Steves and Fred Rogers are at least a stdev of IQ above Bob Ross though? Not saying they're geniuses, but they're much smarter than Ross.

  • @aarnoarnold1973
    @aarnoarnold19734 жыл бұрын

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

  • @luisitobanayad7165

    @luisitobanayad7165

    4 жыл бұрын

    Especially Biarritz?!

  • @blitz9196

    @blitz9196

    4 жыл бұрын

    Reminded me about Mr. Bean's Holiday.

  • @dinab7852

    @dinab7852

    3 жыл бұрын

    Paradise on earth!

  • @marie27023

    @marie27023

    3 жыл бұрын

    The villages are crowded in summer

  • @sam0te268

    @sam0te268

    3 жыл бұрын

    It is you can trust me

  • @mubashirkarim7039
    @mubashirkarim70394 жыл бұрын

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

  • @JohnAckerman93

    @JohnAckerman93

    2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @suecastillo4056
    @suecastillo4056 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @SpenKilpatrick94
    @SpenKilpatrick948 жыл бұрын

    Rick Steves' voice is so relaxing & therapeutic

  • @windstorm1000

    @windstorm1000

    8 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jq8166

    @jq8166

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @irisheyesofbelfast

    @irisheyesofbelfast

    5 жыл бұрын

    @proteusx ummmm riiiigggghhhttt 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @irisheyesofbelfast

    @irisheyesofbelfast

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @anthonylamesa7619

    @anthonylamesa7619

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @thetimemaster1475
    @thetimemaster14753 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @randalmayeux8880

    @randalmayeux8880

    7 ай бұрын

    Don't forget The Dourgone.

  • @madolynlaurine4288
    @madolynlaurine42883 жыл бұрын

    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.POLARIS3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @dianavelazquez5530
    @dianavelazquez5530 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @RanochVTX
    @RanochVTX3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @gregs3173
    @gregs31733 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @ChoPi-Eww
    @ChoPi-Eww2 жыл бұрын

    22:32 that Mac!

  • @mannymoseley4005
    @mannymoseley40056 ай бұрын

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

  • @artdeluxe5625
    @artdeluxe56256 жыл бұрын

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

  • @meredithking5220
    @meredithking5220 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @chewie1644
    @chewie16444 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @kamalashila3549
    @kamalashila35496 жыл бұрын

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

  • @quyphu6339
    @quyphu63393 жыл бұрын

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

  • @willbergie55
    @willbergie558 жыл бұрын

    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

    8 жыл бұрын

    That's incredible!

  • @doneyhon4227

    @doneyhon4227

    8 жыл бұрын

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

  • @buddyanddaisy123

    @buddyanddaisy123

    6 жыл бұрын

    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

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @MatiasJORDAN

    @MatiasJORDAN

    5 жыл бұрын

    Mme Clement, 127...

  • @julianahope2389
    @julianahope23893 жыл бұрын

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

  • @pete0r

    @pete0r

    2 жыл бұрын

    You should plan for a trip after COVID!

  • @malinikaru1087
    @malinikaru10876 ай бұрын

    Parfait Steve. Merci beaucoup. Tres bon. 🙏

  • @bhumanandamaharaj8177
    @bhumanandamaharaj81772 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @dinab7852
    @dinab78523 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @anndeakin1508
    @anndeakin15083 жыл бұрын

    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
    @julianahope23894 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @MsBackstager
    @MsBackstager2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @somakantasingh3284
    @somakantasingh32843 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jayarajjohnson2476
    @jayarajjohnson24764 жыл бұрын

    LOVE THE BLOODLESS BULL FIGHTS.

  • @LIfeisFABVLOVS
    @LIfeisFABVLOVS3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @autumnsah3282
    @autumnsah32823 жыл бұрын

    I love traveling with Rick Steves! Such a wonderful show

  • @jayr.617
    @jayr.6173 жыл бұрын

    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!"

  • @djrom66
    @djrom663 жыл бұрын

    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. 👍.

  • @RunesandReapers
    @RunesandReapers8 жыл бұрын

    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

    4 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @daniellevinson6975
    @daniellevinson69754 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the etymology lesson on denim❣❣

  • @jeanninewarner9394
    @jeanninewarner93944 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @1954patrizio
    @1954patrizio3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @brandonburrell8517
    @brandonburrell85174 жыл бұрын

    I love Provence. And the out takes.

  • @jenjem5810
    @jenjem58103 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @billbergendahl2911
    @billbergendahl2911 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Twilight.Knight
    @Twilight.Knight5 жыл бұрын

    Just watched this in my French class, loved it

  • @betelhemeshetu8870
    @betelhemeshetu8870 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful paris provence.

  • @arela1030
    @arela10304 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @LondonPower
    @LondonPower4 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @PeterandYen
    @PeterandYen2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @MrStuVW
    @MrStuVW6 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful.

  • @joshsalil
    @joshsalil3 ай бұрын

    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 :)

  • @sijanser
    @sijanser4 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @tsintsinquizon3521
    @tsintsinquizon35212 жыл бұрын

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

  • @sheilalittlejohns2851
    @sheilalittlejohns28513 жыл бұрын

    I am so enjoying this way of travelling also thank you

  • @aydemirduman2848
    @aydemirduman28482 жыл бұрын

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

  • @tomarmstrong1281
    @tomarmstrong12813 ай бұрын

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

  • @francoisebonneau8110
    @francoisebonneau81103 жыл бұрын

    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 👍🇨🇵😘☕🥐

  • @ezequielalvarez849

    @ezequielalvarez849

    3 жыл бұрын

    Li

  • @wallykaspars9700
    @wallykaspars97009 жыл бұрын

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

  • @silkthyme
    @silkthyme6 жыл бұрын

    i will live here oneday

  • @lucyzhu2968
    @lucyzhu29684 жыл бұрын

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

  • @wendyburgess5805
    @wendyburgess58054 жыл бұрын

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

  • @bvkstory
    @bvkstory2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Rick. Lovely presentation

  • @anndeakin1508
    @anndeakin15083 жыл бұрын

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

  • @wudangmtn
    @wudangmtn3 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous!

  • @altonwilliams7117
    @altonwilliams71175 жыл бұрын

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

  • @deesterity
    @deesterity5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Rick - much appreciated images and descriptions!

  • @sarahoh341
    @sarahoh3413 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful places in Europe. Hope to visit one day.

  • @nilsenumut2038
    @nilsenumut20389 жыл бұрын

    Excellent travel programme...

  • @emrebaydar3736

    @emrebaydar3736

    6 жыл бұрын

    Nilsen Umut Katılıyorum! :))

  • @samypushpam9368
    @samypushpam93682 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Steves

  • @editabatan9198
    @editabatan919810 ай бұрын

    congratulations Rick on your excellent presentations!

  • @alicjahalczuk8108
    @alicjahalczuk81082 жыл бұрын

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

  • @5alitavakoli
    @5alitavakoli Жыл бұрын

    you are awesome Steve!

  • @hildaramirez1372
    @hildaramirez13723 жыл бұрын

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

  • @kellykelly6576
    @kellykelly65765 жыл бұрын

    beautiful !! ❤

  • @MrStuVW
    @MrStuVW6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @r3tr0actiongamer24
    @r3tr0actiongamer243 жыл бұрын

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

  • @quebequino
    @quebequino5 жыл бұрын

    Last week i was in France,beautiful country

  • @nongyaoh6226
    @nongyaoh62263 жыл бұрын

    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..

  • @jkgou1
    @jkgou12 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much Have a wonderful 2022

  • @jaimenieves9624
    @jaimenieves96249 жыл бұрын

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

  • @danensis
    @danensis3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @lalitabenas8960
    @lalitabenas89603 жыл бұрын

    watching very amazing and beautiful places,,,so wonderful...lockdown,davao city ,philippines,,lali,,,,june 14,2020

  • @chandandutta6463
    @chandandutta64635 жыл бұрын

    lovely presentation no doubt.....

  • @lukethomeret-duran5273
    @lukethomeret-duran52734 жыл бұрын

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

  • @tonyhawk94

    @tonyhawk94

    4 жыл бұрын

    True. :)

  • @baptistebrigand5882

    @baptistebrigand5882

    3 жыл бұрын

    no

  • @lindsayhengehold5341
    @lindsayhengehold5341 Жыл бұрын

    So want to visit here someday!

  • @eisenjeisen6262
    @eisenjeisen62624 жыл бұрын

    A great video, as you bring it all to life

  • @theuncannyaviator6009
    @theuncannyaviator60096 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @reginapolo3357
    @reginapolo33572 жыл бұрын

    Wow, the well ingenuity!!!....

  • @sofyangazali6199
    @sofyangazali61993 жыл бұрын

    It very good to see how beautiful with Rick without leaving home due to Corona

  • @janolibero
    @janolibero9 жыл бұрын

    Complimenti - bellissimo giro turistico.

  • @rejaneroe9531
    @rejaneroe95314 жыл бұрын

    Love it, excellent work.

  • @milhouse14
    @milhouse142 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ROHITSHARMA-hi7bl
    @ROHITSHARMA-hi7bl5 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Steve's,😀

  • @behzadasgharpour661
    @behzadasgharpour6613 жыл бұрын

    ...ur awesome....tanx

  • @majoarmanddecoud5101
    @majoarmanddecoud51017 жыл бұрын

    magnifique