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.
Category: France
10 pictures that prove you should visit Brittany
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 …
Music and magic at the Satie museum, Honfleur, France
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 …
Wander Monet’s gardens and more, Giverny, France
Claude Monet’s gardens and home in Giverny, France, offer a peek into the famous Impressionist painter’s world. Wandering Monet’s gardens and more in Giverny Painter Claude Monet moved to the village of Giverny in the Read More …
Brittany’s Pink Granite Coast, France
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 …
Step into the past at the Guérande Medieval Festival, France
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 …
Remembering D-Day: The Beaches of Normandy
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 …
Photo Thursday: Strange Weather in Paris
When in Paris this fall, the weather was cool and cloudy as we settled in for lunch – so cool and cloudy that even I wasn’t tempted to grab an outdoor table. Instead we choose Read More …
Photo Thursday: Paris’ Père Lachaise Cemetery in Black and White
We visited Père Lachaise cemetery in Paris in the fall of 2012, but I’m still playing around with the photos. Most recently I’ve tried some in black and white. I like how the lack of Read More …
Crosses in Père Lachaise, Paris
As seen while wandering Père Lachaise Cemetery in the fall of 2012. Nearly All-Saints Day at Père Lachaise All Paris posts
Photo Thursday: Paris Metro View
I always think of the Paris Metro as an underground system (with those classic Art Nouveau entry signs), but sections of the system run above ground . . . and some of those are pretty Read More …
Photo Thursday: Contrasting Travel Ideals on Display in Paris
Everyone has their own idea of what makes for a perfect vacation, but seldom are the options displayed in such stark contrast. Contrasting Travel Ideals on Display in Paris This was the scene near our Read More …
10 Travel Highlights from 2012
It’s hard to pick just ten highlights, but here are some that have stayed in my mind. 1. Artist’s Point, Grand Marais, Minnesota In March we headed up to Minnesota’s North Shore to stay with Read More …
The Louvre’s Modern Architectural Touches, Paris
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 …
Islamic Art at the Louvre, Paris
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 …
Daily Snapshots: Pere-Lachaise in Paris
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Nearly All Saints Day at Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris
It seems fitting that, with the coming of All Saints Day, we should visit a cemetery. . . and why not visit the most famous of them, Père Lachaise. This is the final resting place Read More …
Photo Thursday: Revisiting Paris in the Spring Time
We are going to be in Paris this fall for a few days, which made me think about our last trip to Paris in the lovely days of late spring. I love gardens and we Read More …