Rick talks with artist and gardener Elizabeth Murray about the famous Giverny gardens French painter Claude Monet created at his house outside Paris, and hears her story of helping to restore them.

Author Don Wallace tells the tale of renovating a house on a remote island off the coast of Brittany.

French tour guides Patrick Vidal and Virginie Moré offer tips on the best way to explore France's elegant Mediterranean coast.

Author Graham Robb explains what his bicycle adventure across the French countryside taught him about the provincial character of France.

Rick learns about the highlights of Monaco, the tiny sovereign city-state on the French Riviera.

French tour guides Virginie More and Patrick Vidal offer tips on exploring the landscapes and villages of Provence.

Authors Sarah Turnbull and Nina Sovich both fell in love with Frenchmen. They tell Rick what French culture looks like from inside of a marriage.

Kathe Lison, author of "The Whole Fromage," explains why cheese is so central to the culture of France.

Kathe Lison, author of "The Whole Fromage," gives Rick a lesson in enjoying the many varieties of French cheese.

Virginie Moré and Mark Seymour, two tour guides based in Brittany, explore the Celtic roots and rugged beauty of France's northwest corner.