Curious Lyon, France -
curious traveler

Mon, Nov 25 2:00 P.M. NHPBS (11.1)

Christine gets curious in Lyon, France. She wanders through the secret traboules, used by the French resistance, explores its ancient Roman origins on Fourviere Hill, visits the breathtaking Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourviere, and finds out why Lyon is the capital of French gastronomy by tasting her way through the Les Halles food market.

Episode Duration: 28 minutes and 45 seconds

Episode Number: 706

All broadcast times for this episode: (show all)

Mon, Nov 25	2:00 P.M.	Curious Lyon, France NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, Dec 29	6:30 P.M.	Curious Lyon, France NHPBS (11.1)

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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