UK Holidays - Visions of France

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Manufacturer: Acorn Media
Starring: Visions of France

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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0054961822997
Format: Closed-captioned
Label: Acorn Media
Manufacturer: Acorn Media
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: Acorn Media
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2006-02-28
Running Time: 88
Studio: Acorn Media

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Two of the most popular travel destinations in France unfold from a bird’s eye view.

See the breathtaking beauty of southeastern France from a spectacular vantage point. Shot in high-definition from a helicopter-mounted camera, these two programs afford dazzling views of historic Provence, and the world-famous Mediterranean wonderland The Riviera.

Visions of France: Provence—Travel from the mountains of Luberon to the Grand Canyon of Verdon—to Arles, Avignon, and Aix—to great Romanesque cities, hilltop towns, and bustling fishing ports. The distinctive palette that inspired van Gough, Cézanne, Saint-Exupéry, and countless others is on full display as you take flight over olive groves, lavender fields, vineyards, and winding rivers.

Visions of France: The Riviera—See the sun-splashed Côte d’Azur, playground of the rich and famous, from the sparkling cobalt waters of fashionable beach resorts to rugged Alpine retreats. Follow along scenic roads that curve sharply along the coast for unparalleled views of Cannes, Nice, St. Tropez, Monaco, and more.

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Summary: Tour of France
Comment: I enjoyed this dvd do wih it had spent more time on some of the larger cities.

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Summary: absolutely gorgeous video
Comment: This is a beautiful and breathtaking video . Scenery was out of this world and I am extremely glad I bought it

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Summary: Viva La France! ~ Le Magnifique Journey
Comment: Much like most of you out there I first became acquainted with the `Vision Series' of aerial travelogue features on PBS television. Whenever I came upon one while channel surfing I'd immediately put the remote down and sit back and relax. It wasn't long before I decided these programs were something I'd never tire of watching and needed to be added to my private DVD collection.

Released in '06, `Visions of France' is the fourth high altitude tour in the series following `Visions of ... Greece / Italy and England'. As with the previous journeys the audience will be immediately whisked away far above the maddening crowd to view France in all its incredible architectural and agricultural glory. Add to the visuals an enchanting French soundtrack and soothing narration and your ready for departure!

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Summary: Quite spectacular!
Comment: Having grown up in Orange, this experience was like going back home for me, except from a much better vantage point!

I agree that the French accent sounds out of place. I have a feeling the narrator, Debra Marie Ducette, may actually be French Canadian (I doubt very much that she would "fake" an accent). There's nothing wrong with that, of course, but we are given the impression that this is a French person, when in fact a few names are pronounced incorrectly, which is slightly distracting to a trained ear (OK annoying). Otherwise one would hardly notice.

As far as the scenery, well, there is just SO much to choose from; France is cram-packed with beauty and history, secret treasures everywhere you turn. The DVD could go on for hours. But for 55 minutes and 20+ minutes of bonus footage, the cinematography is spectacular and hits all the highlights, as well as a few castles and some detailed landscapes. The panoramic views are breathtaking. The scenery speaks for itself.

Now, I look forward to flying over the REST of France!

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Summary: Superlative video
Comment: I watched this video on public television. I have never seen a video that contained more beautiful scenery, combined with with more lovely music.

I want to buy the video to plan our own trip to these areas. The only problem I had with the program was that I would like to have had a map, or other guide to provide a better idea of just what areas of France we were seeing. The titles of locations was a bit lacking. But what a fantastic assortment of magnificent scenery.

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