Bonjour and welcome to France! Explore a country celebrated for its art, architecture, culture, and unmistakable musical style. Discover how the French people experimented with sound, color, and emotion to create music and art that could evoke everything from bustling city streets to peaceful landscapes. 

This video is part of Symphony in a Suitcase, a free classroom curriculum from Rick Steves, CET Public Television, and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra exploring music, history, and culture across Europe. Find the full curriculum, classroom activities, and more videos at https://www.ricksteves.com/symphony. Visit https://www.cetconnect.org/education for more free classroom resources from CET's education team.