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French Riviera: Uniquely Chic

Season 3 Episode 309 | 26m 03s

A longtime favorite escape of Europe's elite, the Riviera coastline still sparkles with yachts. We follow in the footsteps of 19th century aristocrats along Monaco’s harbor and Nice's promenade des Anglais. Then we visit the picturesque, artist hangouts of Chagall, Matisse and Picasso.

Aired: 09/03/04
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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