Of all the world capitals, Paris is arguably the most chic with some of the best things to see and do. The city is an attractive mix of gorgeous and innovative architecture, spectacular art collections, top-end cuisine, Gothic churches, and romantic cafés. Its...
Intriguing history, must-see cultural attractions, and delicious food and wine all combine to provide so many reasons to take a weekend break in France. It is relatively easy to get around the country, either driving or by rail, so an escape can be had with just two...
Many castles or ‘châteaux’ in France sprang up as defensive fortifications, whether against Papal interference, the threat from the English during the Hundred Years War or other reasons. Today many of these châteaux are scattered across the French...
Normandy is a beautiful part of northern France to visit, but many visitors come for the sights that relate to the Battle of Normandy. The battle raged from D-Day on the 6th June 1944 until the end of August. A surprising amount of sites survive to this day, from huge...
The military cemeteries of Normandy are a dramatic reminder of just how many people lost their lives on D-Day and the battles that followed it as the Allies began to liberate Europe. These solemn places, the lands of which have been given in perpetuity by the French...
The D-Day landings were the largest seaborne invasion in history, the primary focal points of the landings were the five zones or beaches that the landings were segregated into. Despite the landings, the massive aerial and naval bombardments before and during the...
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