Curious Nantes, France -
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Who united the Duchy of Brittany with the Kingdom of France? What is the connection between Jules Verne & a giant steampunk elephant? Where can you bounce on the moon? Why is there a pair of 10-foot tall boots overlooking the Loire River? When did a construction worker replace a classical allegory on the Place Royale fountain? How is an iconic French cookie actually a tiny calendar?

Duration: 27 minutes and 58 seconds

Episode Number: 806

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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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Mon, Jul 6	10:00 A.M.	Curious Bordeaux NH Create (11.4)
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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)
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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)