Must-see destinations beyond Normandy’s beaches
Normandy’s beach resorts and WWII sites are great, but there is a lot more to see in this beautiful region of France. Here are five must-see destinations beyond Normandy’s beaches.
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Normandy’s beach resorts and WWII sites are great, but there is a lot more to see in this beautiful region of France. Here are five must-see destinations beyond Normandy’s beaches.
The coast of Brittany (Bretagne) is popular with vacationing Parisians, but it is relatively unknown outside of France. This is especially true of Americans, who often flock to Normandy without even thinking about a visit Read More …
From the street, the Satie House and Museum (Les Maisons Satie) in Honfleur, France, looks like any other half-timbered medieval house in the city. However, step inside and you’ll discover a dreamlike world set to Read More …
Claude Monet’s gardens and home in Giverny, France, offer a peek into the famous Impressionist painter’s world. Some links in this post may be affiliate links that pay me a small commission if you use Read More …
There are many lovely spots along the coast of France, but Brittany’s Pink Granite Coast – the Côte de granit rose – has to be among the most intriguing. A photo album of Brittany’s Pink Read More …
Each day in France started with a list of places to visit that was far too long for the time available. Narrowing that list down tended to be a pretty random process. For example, Guérande Read More …
70 years ago today, Allied forces consisting of American, British, Canadian, and Free French soldiers landed on the beaches of Normandy in northern France. They landed in rough seas under leaden skies with low clouds. Read More …
This trip to the Louvre was motivated by the opening of the new Islamic art pavilion. While we were able to get into the exhibit area without much trouble, finding a spot from which to Read More …
The Louvre recently opened a new display are for their Islamic collection. And what a beautiful collection it is! Next Post: The Louvre’s Modern Architectural Touches Previous Post: Nearly All Read More …
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