
Amiens, France
Amiens was home to the legendary novelist and one of the earliest science fiction writers, Jules Verne.
Continue reading “Amiens, France”Amiens was home to the legendary novelist and one of the earliest science fiction writers, Jules Verne.
Continue reading “Amiens, France”Joan of Arc burned at the stake in Rouen in 1431. Now this military leader is an honored French heroine.
Continue reading “Joan of Arc in Rouen”The arrival of the seafaring Norse warriors in the 9th c. at the River Seine was bittersweet and enduring.
Continue reading “Vikings in Rouen”Lining the cobblestone streets in the medieval town of Vernon are dozens of quaint half-timbered houses.
Continue reading “Vernon & Giverny, France”Tourangeaux describe their town: “C’est le mini-Paris” and in the past it has acted as the temporary capital.
Continue reading “Time In Tours”We were troglodytes living in a cozy partial-cave, once a part of Chinon Castle’s corner tower.
Continue reading “Troglodytes in Chinon”The Loire Valley is known for its vineyards, orchards, farms, historic towns and UNESCO listed Châteaux.
Continue reading “Châteaux of the Loire Valley”The road from Roubaix led us to Lille and Arras and the stunningly beautiful WWI Vimy Ridge Memorial.
Continue reading “Roubaix, Arras and Lille”Touring Normandie France in alphabetical order was unplanned, we began with Arromanches, Bayeux & Caen.
Continue reading “ABC’s of Normandie, 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.