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Rick Steves' Europe

French Alps and Lyon

Season 11 Episode 1103 | 25m 02s

After exploring the proud cuisine capital of Lyon — which, at least in its own mind, rivals Paris — we head for Chamonix, in the shadow of Europe’s tallest peak: Mont Blanc. With the classic alpine resort as our springboard, we make some high-altitude cheese, then ride the lift up to Aiguille du Midi and over to the border of Italy.

Aired: 10/14/20 | Expires: 07/17/27
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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