This 1960s color film has titles in French but is narrated in English. It focuses on the European stops served by Air France in the “Evasions (Escapes)” travelogues. In Nice, passengers emerge from the Sud Aviation SE-210 Caravelle-III (F-BJTO). A bird’s-eye view of the beach line is shown, followed by a closer view of the well-organized deck with blue lawn chairs and blue and white umbrellas (:30-1:13). Below, children play in the surf and sand (1:14-1:48). Palm trees and flowers are at the Albert I Garden park (1:49-2:15). The Apollo Statue and fountains look over the Place Massena (2:16-2:25). People walk down winding stairs and through the narrow streets (2:26-3:00). The Russian Orthodox Cathedral’s ornate spires and decoration are show up-close (3:05-3:25). A variety of cars drive down the Promenade des Anglais to the Nice Cote d’Azur Airport (3:26-3:52). In Venice, the bronze figures strike the bell on St. Mark’s Clocktower overlooking St. Mark’s Basilica on the Piazza San Marco (shown from several angles) (3:56-5:19). People move through the shopping area (5:20-5:32). Gondolas at a dock bounce in the waves and the camera shifts to a long oar moving through water, and then to the gondoliers (5:39-6:38). The gondola passes under the Bridge of Sighs, past Doge’s Palace, and St. Mark’s Square. A closeup is shown of its winged lion statue, symbol of Venice (6:39-7:05). Rome has the Arch of Constantine, Coliseum, and Roman Forum, with closeups of the carvings (7:07-8:27). Street vendors work at Victor Emmanuel Square (8:28-8:48). Outdoor cafes line the Via Veneto (8:49-8:59). The Trevi Fountain’s carved details are shown up-close (9:04-9:35). A crowd outside The Vatican watches the Pope bless from a window (9:36-10:02). Naples shines at night (10:04-10:35). A bird’s-eye view is shown (10:36-11:12). People walk through an open-air market. A boy sells bags of garlic and colorful produce is shown (11:13-11:40). A woven basket is lifted up to a window above and laundry hangs on poles attached to window ledges (11:41-12:02). Horse carts pass pedestrians (12:12-12:20). The camera pans the Palazzo Reale and the Castel Nuovo (12:24-12:45). The remains of Pompeii are panned (12:46-12:25). Passengers deplane at Barcelona (12:28-13:55). People pass the vendors and City Hall and Gothic architecture (14:10-15:04). A perfect postcard view of the Place de Espanya Roundabout is shown, surrounded by famous landmarks (15:05). Espana Square and Catalonia Square are shown from above (15:08-15:24). Angle views are shown of the Church of the Holy Family (15:25-15:42). A Ferris wheel turns at Tibidabo Amusement Park (15:43-15:55). A bullfight is shown (15:56-16:35). The Balearic Islands have fortresses to explore (16:37-17:25). Luxury hotels offer terraces of swimming pools and private beaches with thatched umbrellas (18:00-18:33). Secret coves nestle among the rocks (18:43-18:52). A vintage windmill (18:59) is passed by donkey carts (19:00-19:08). Long sticks knock almonds out of trees into a net below (19:10-19:25). Various scenery is shown (19:25-19:50).

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