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Curious Nantes, France

Season 8 Episode 806

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?

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Aix's Fountains, Van Gogh in Arles, Arles’ Roman Arena and a Calisson Factory.
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The great castles of Switzerland: Château de Chillon, Château de Gruyères, Schloss Thun.
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Tallin’s UNESCO Old Town, Kiek in de Kök and Fat Margaret towers, unicorn horn powder.
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Lucerne’s name origin, dragon lore & Pontius Pilate on Mount Pilatus, Swiss chocolate.
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Christine goes north of the Arctic Circle to explore Tromsø, Nordkapp & Kirkenes, Norway.
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Christine explores Portugal's historic villages of Belmonte, Castelo Rodrigo & Sortelha
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Viking Museum, Lofoten villages & islands, history of Norway's painted houses & stockfish.
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Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary, Guimarães Castle, Braga Cathedral, Old Rooster Legend
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Bryggen, Edvard Grieg's home, King Håkon's Hall, Bergenhus Fortress, Old Bergen Museum.
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Azulejos, Belém Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Castelo de S. Jorge, Age of Exploration.
Curious Toronto
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Casa Loma Castle, Hockey Hall of Fame, Chinatown, Largest distillery in British Empire.
Curious Barcelona
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Sagrada Familia, Casa Milà, Gothic Quarter, 1888 World Expo, the Eixample & panot tiles.
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