French Alps and Lyon

8.1/10 · 24 votesOct 22, 202025 min

Ranked #5 of 8 in Season 11•+0.1 vs season avg

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After exploring the proud cuisine capital of Lyon — which, at least in its own mind, rivals Paris — we head for Chamonix, in the shadow of Europe’s tallest peak: Mont Blanc. With the classic alpine resort as our springboard, we make some high-altitude cheese,

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Swiss Alps

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French Alps and Lyon

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Germany's Fascist History

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Episode Summary

"French Alps and Lyon" is episode 3 of Rick Steves' Europe season 11. It scored 8.1/10 from 24 votes, ranking #5 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.0). It aired on October 22, 2020.

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