Curious Loire Valley -
curious traveler

When and why were so many stunning chateaux built in such a concentrated area in central France? Why is there a river running through Chateau de Chenonceau, and what do the ladies of the castle have to do with it? Why does Chateau de Chambord have 440 rooms, yet no one ever lived there? Why is there a porcupine over the entrance to Chateau d'Amboise?

Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 205

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About Curious Traveler:

CURIOUS TRAVELER takes viewers on an enriching and entertaining "field trip for grown-ups" to some of the most intriguing European and North American cities in the world.

Daytime Emmy- and Telly-winning travel, arts and entertainment journalist Christine Van Blokland brings her passion and genuine curiosity for the arts, quirky characters, storytelling, and lifelong learning to this new series.

In each location, Christine explores the hidden histories in their art, architecture, museums, monuments, houses of worship and city parks.

Each episode begins with Christine's list of "Curious Questions": Is the Mona Lisa really a prostitute? Is the Eiffel Tower really Egyptian? Why are there acorns all through Grand Central Terminal? Christine's previous television credits include: Let's Go!, Georgia Traveler, Let's Go! Georgiaand Better Destinations.

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Future Broadcast times for "Curious Traveler": (show all)

Sat, Jun 20	6:30 P.M.	Curious Mont Saint-Michel & Rennes, France NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Jun 22	10:00 A.M.	Curious Kotor NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jun 22	5:00 P.M.	Curious Kotor NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Jun 27	6:30 P.M.	Curious Nantes, France NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Jun 29	10:00 A.M.	Curious Oslo NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jun 29	5:00 P.M.	Curious Oslo NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jul 6	10:00 A.M.	Curious Bordeaux NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jul 6	5:00 P.M.	Curious Bordeaux NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Jul 11	6:30 P.M.	Curious Polish Palaces & Castles NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Jul 13	10:00 A.M.	Curious Sorrento NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jul 13	5:00 P.M.	Curious Sorrento NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Jul 18	6:30 P.M.	Curious Polish Christmas NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Jul 20	10:00 A.M.	Curious Stockholm NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jul 20	5:00 P.M.	Curious Stockholm NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jul 27	10:00 A.M.	Curious French Villages NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jul 27	5:00 P.M.	Curious French Villages NH Create (11.4)