LOS ANGELES: 1001 Inventions

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FRANCE: The Loire Valley

THE LOIRE VALLEY           

The Loire Valley is located in the middle stretch of the Loire River in central France. It is referred to as the Cradle of the French Language, and the Garden of France due to the abundance of vineyards, fruit orchards, and artichoke, asparagus, and cherry fields which line the banks of the river. Notable for its historic towns, architecture and wines, the valley has been inhabited since the Middle Palaeolithic period. The valley includes historic towns such as Amboise, Angers, Blois, Chinon, Nantes, Orléans, Saumur, and Tours. In 2000, UNESCO added the central part of the Loire River valley to its list of World Heritage Sites.

AROUND THE WORLD IN MOVIES: The Medici

The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance | Behind the Scenes: The making of Medici | Interactive Tour of Florence | Medici Gallery | RESOURCES

Part 1: Birth of a Dynasty

Part 2: The Magnificent Medici

Part 3: Medici Popes

Part 4: Power vs Truth