Amiens, France

Amiens was home to the legendary novelist and one of the earliest science fiction writers, Jules Verne.

France, Rouen

Joan of Arc in Rouen

Joan of Arc burned at the stake in Rouen in 1431. Now this military leader is an honored French heroine.

France, Rouen

Vikings in Rouen

The arrival of the seafaring Norse warriors in the 9th c. at the River Seine was bittersweet and enduring.

France, Vernon-Giverny

Vernon & Giverny, France

Lining the cobblestone streets in the medieval town of Vernon are dozens of quaint half-timbered houses.

France, Tours

Time In Tours

Tourangeaux describe their town: “C’est le mini-Paris” and in the past it has acted as the temporary capital.

Chinon, France

Troglodytes in Chinon

We were troglodytes living in a cozy partial-cave, once a part of Chinon Castle’s corner tower.

France, Loire Valley

Châteaux of the Loire Valley

The Loire Valley is known for its vineyards, orchards, farms, historic towns and UNESCO listed Châteaux.

Arras, France, Lille, Roubaix

Roubaix, Arras and Lille

The road from Roubaix led us to Lille and Arras and the stunningly beautiful WWI Vimy Ridge Memorial.

France, Normandy

ABC’s of Normandie, France

Touring Normandie France in alphabetical order was unplanned, we began with Arromanches, Bayeux & Caen.

Colmar, France, Strasbourg

Strasbourg and Colmar, France

A lasting memory of these two northeastern French cities may be the dozens of intricate shop signs, the majestic swans a-swimming and the amazing outdoor Christmas decorations.

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