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Normandy: Four Iconic Battlefields
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France: The First Time
This post was most recently updated on July 23rd, 2020 Once upon a time I went to France. It all started with a question. My husband turned to me and asked “What if, instead of buying a second car right…
Don’t Miss Arles — Southern France Must-See
This post was most recently updated on July 23rd, 2020Arles, in southern France, has many interesting things to do and see! It is well worth a full day in your itinerary. We visited in March, when the temperatures were a…
Chenonceau — The Ladies’ Castle
This post was most recently updated on July 23rd, 2020Chenonceau, or Château de Chenonceau, is one of the most beautiful and best preserved castles in the Loire Valley. It is famous because it was owned and lived in primarily by…