A magnificent two-part documentary created from many different sources, brought together to explore the fascinating folk traditions in the many ethnic regions of France, demonstrating the music and the instruments and the cultural heritage of each region. Dialogue is mostly in French. 
1 – Brittany – After an introduction showing the physical characteristics of the land, a 1935 film clip of a fete in Brittany gives us the view of the native culture with its music and dress. Next, clips show various forms of dance. Two native singers demonstrate folksinging, followed by examples of piping and performance with native instruments.
2  – Auvergne – We begin by showing the lay of the land and a map showing the location of Auvergne in France. Next we take a look at the production of Auvergne’s famous cantal cheese, starting with a view in the caves where aging takes place. We move on to the music listening to a segment of the regions famous music as recorded on a 78rpm record. Now we witness folk music played with native instruments and costumed dancing. Instruments are explained beginning with the cabrette, of the cornemuse family, followed by the vielle à roue with demonstrations and views of the instrument being constructed.
3 – Limousin – We open looking out of the front window in an automobile driving along a country road in the Limousin while listening to a Limousin Mazurka. Next, we get a get a short tour of the city of Limoges, then a peek at  a factory where famous Limoges porcelain is made. Now to the music. We are introduced to the cabrette and witness the traditional dancing. 
4 – Gascony – Moving on to the beautiful land of Gascony, where we witness scenes of country and town, and beautiful traditional folk dancing.