[Flying Holidays – Eastern and Southeastern France]

[Music] Air France welcomes women travelers on their first trip by jet to the continent with a collection of French dolls dressed in provincial costume the traditional dress of the Alsatian women burgundy province of famous vintages Savoy in the Alps and the sunny Riviera each of these French provinces has its own distinctive costume but the best known of all is without doubt that of Alsace stretched along the eastern frontier of France for many foreigners the colorful Alsatian costume is a symbol of France and it is still widely worn on festive occasions [Music] the origins of us are enveloped in legend one of these legends recounts that Lucifer was ordered by the Lord to spread riches over the world and tired of traveling he dropped the entire contents of his bag on the plane separating the Rhine River and the Vosges mountains the plane of Alsace which King Louie the 14th and Goethe were later to call an earthly paradise the great forests of the Vosges border the plane and provide the wood used in building traditional allies ation houses [Music] these stud work houses are seen on all the travel posters with the traditional stork's nest perched on the ridge of the roof the auditions are so proud of their storks that they can't stand the sight of an empty nest so don't be surprised if some of the birds are made of plaster [Music] peasant houses bourgeois houses here they have the same refined elegance as the historic mansions to defend themselves against more enterprising tourists in the Middle Ages the auditions erected castles overlooking the plain today many are in ruins but an aura of mystery hovers over the seclusion of their ancient battlements [Music] however if you are untouched by the splendors of old you can always go fishing in the Middle Ages military alliances were precarious feudal lords were hot-headed and towns needed the protection of thick walls with heavy doors that could be closed when the alert signal was sounded fortunately even in those days the Allies ations already possessed a supreme tranquilizer the famous white wine of the Rhine [Music] the fresh water drawn from the quaint village fountains is scarce and carefully preserved for washing and scouring [Music] the white wine is still as good as ever but today tourists walk in the shadow of the ancient fortifications [Music] [Music] you must wander in leisurely fashion two L's us for it is beautiful in every detail but the real symbol about us is the Strasbourg Cathedral [Music] irregular moving as a human face its choir nave and facade are a happy blend of Romanesque and gothic it is a resume of this province made of intermingling currents where different tendencies of blended without clashing the Cathedral is a result of the combined influence of the shaft and burgundy schools which so profoundly upset Christendom close upon Anne's us burgundy the name of ole King great vineyards and rocky terrain here at the foot of these hills almost 1,000 years ago the monks and their holy relics fleeing the barbarian raids came to seek refuge and here two were to rise to splendid Abbey's two names recounting centuries of Christian history Clooney and Seto today it would take considerable imagination to reconstitute the extraordinary Cluny abbey of old all that remains is for belfry's a solitary cross piece a few delicately sculpted columns and several strangely irreverent Shiell statues and yet Clooney marked the rebirth of Romanesque art in the Occidental world its death is found in numerous churches of Burgundy [Applause] when the art of clean II was at the pinnacle of its glory the stern voice of brother Bernard a monk from seto abbey rose in strong protest against gigantic structures and over abundant sculptures which did not predispose the faithful to prayer and meditation the school of cito brought Romanesque art back to a simpler and nobler expression banished were the huge bell towers symbols of power banished to were the myriad sculptures on portals and capitals [Music] while the men of the church were engaged in this architectural battle the men of Burgundy struggled against the soil here the noblest conquest of men is the vine comma bone Manresa Josh Cocteau Juliana's mu larvae names on which rests the international celebrity of Burgundy and on which also rests the immense fortunes of its wine growers to atone for his quickly amassed fortune Nicholas Halle five centuries ago at the hospital and the hotel dieu of bone built with his own money [Music] he has not only gained our indulgences but given us some jewels of architecture with striking multicolored roofs under these ancient vaults the wine of Burgundy slowly ages surrounded by its court for here the wine is king [Applause] it even has its own order the Brotherhood of the Knights of the wine tasters the noble assembly can promote all persons who by the great respect they show for the wines of Burgundy are worthy of the honor to the dignity of a knight today in the storeroom of the crucial vineyards two new members are to be received into the Brotherhood to blue ribbon Air France chefs [Music] [Music] southeast of Burgundy and Savoy there's a festive atmosphere today almost two centuries ago Jacques Velma and dr. Baca both from Xiamen II conquered the crest of the white mountain Mon block shortly afterwards in her long skirt and furbelows Mademoiselle de Vil renewed the exploit each year a joyful celebration recalls the conquest in those distant days alpinism as well as tourism were still in their swaddling clothes and the main activity of the people of the valley was agriculture [Music] it is only in the 19th century that Savoy was discovered by the rest of France in 1816 the poet lamothe Dean brought the lakes of Savoy into vogue generations of Frenchmen learned that here Lamartine found true romantic love as well as the inspiration for one of his most famous poems today Savoy is bending all of its efforts towards capturing the torrents and building the dams that will bring France new hydroelectric power and the tourists today in Savoy is king everything is done so the tourists may enjoy his stay even a device the rarest of mountain blooms can now be picked in the gardens [Music] one by one the towering Peaks that so long resisted the onslaught of mountain climbers are caught on a network of cables and telleth Erik's now anyone can breakfast at 10,000 feet [Music] the breathtaking agreed immediate Elif Eric offers a unique panorama it also offers the possibility of skiing in the fight' Valley till the month of August [Music] there are all sorts of easy climbs where beginners may train for harder things to come here the students of the National skiing and mountaineering school learn the techniques that will make them full-fledged guides [Music] one day they will take off for the major climbs the shadows of night are lifting [Music] only the white cap of more law reflects the first rays of the Rising Sun the needles light up one by one life is born anew [Music] way down south the dawn has pitted the Seacoast as the fishermen come in with their catch the sky is blue and once again the Sun the sea and the rocks form a vivid contrast white stone narrow streets this is set on yes in diminutive inland village drying and slowly fading through the centuries under the torrid Sun elegant yachts palm tree luxurious hotels cannon is a Garden of Eden on the Mediterranean an eagle's nest this is also the Riviera and clear clear water pine trees picture postcard scenery sample divorce raw light on pastel roses and all the fruit of tropical climes this is also the Riviera for there are many Riviera's the Riviera of shaded gardens and the set of orange trees [Music] and the Riviera of gay Maryland teeming streets not to forget the Riviera specially reserved for tourists there's a homey philosophy in this old man who seems part and parcel of his native village and there's the joy and laughter of vacationing News and this double contrast between natives and tourists between the Seacoast and the hill Erland shade and light sums up the azure coast this mixture of sweetness and violence has left its stamp on the works of many a painter [Music] the best known of all the Riviera's facets the elegance of big hotels the beaches and parasols the ideal vacation land the Riviera welcomes the highest city dweller and offers him the priceless privilege of resting the tension is all children can relax from the strain of reading riting and rithmetic [Music] and parents they can relax from the tension of fighting for a living a ladies only worry is how fast and how well her skin will turn to bronze and that absorbs all of her time if you want to offer an effigy of yourself to your friends the local artisan will sculpt your bust in olive wood vacation on the Riviera there is sun sea and happiness a [Music] little corner of paradise waiting for all of you the little remembrances offered by the hostess will evoke the French provinces for you take your choice Strasbourg burgundy boom blow nice the coast no matter where you go you will spend a happy holiday [Music]