Rick talks with two French friends about the basics of eating out, and some of the faux pas visitors face when encountering French society and dining culture.

Rick chats with a local about the history and present-day charms of the sun-drenched seaside of the Côte d'Azur, the inspiration for some of the great Impressionist and modern artists.

Tour guide Ellwood von Seibold, an Englishman passionate about WWII history, joins Rick to offer advice on visiting compelling D-Day sights such as Omaha Beach.

Rick talks with two experts about what makes Provence such a distinctive region of France and why it's so popular with American and European visitors.

Pascale Rucker, knowledgeable about the cuisine of the French Riviera, calls it "sunshine on your plate," and shares the recipe for making an authentic salade Niçoise.

Steve Smith, an American who owns a vacation-rental house (gîte) in Burgundy, explains how travelers can stay in France's gîtes to spend more time savoring the culture — while saving money.