Hôtel-Dieu or Hospices de Beaune is this city’s Medieval Jewel : One of Beaune’s medieval treasures is the Hospices de Beaune or Hôtel-Dieu, a hospital that was built for the poor and needy by Nicolas Rolin and his wife, Guigone de Salins, in 1443 after the Hundred Years War. The Hôtel-Dieu’s striking geometric glazed-tile roof […]
Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial
Normandy, one of fourteen permanent overseas American WWII cemeteries: A visit to the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial was part of our tour to see some of the Normandy landings sites, the famous landing beaches, the Caen Memorial and other reminders of Normandy’s place in World War II history. The Normandy American Cemetery sits on […]
A Tale of Incredible Bravery at Pointe du Hoc
Pointe du Hoc – D Day Normandy Invasion : Eight miles west of the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial is the Pointe du Hoc Ranger Monument, a memorial that tells the story of the raw courage and incredible feat performed by three companies of the American Second Ranger Battalion during the June 6, 1944 Normandy […]
Cathedral Notre-Dame – The Finest of French Gothic Architecture
Notre-Dame de Paris is the Official chair of the Archbishop of Paris: Notre-Dame Cathedral was commissioned by the Bishop Maurice de Sully in 1160 when he was elected Bishop of Paris. The economy in Paris was strong at that time and the population was growing. So when Paris was chosen as the capital of France, […]
Jardin d’Acclimatation – A Paris Amusement Park for Kids
20 Hectares of Paris for Kids’ Amusement: Parents looking for a children’s amusement park in Paris will be pleased that they need go no further than the Bois de Boulogne. The Jardin d’Acclimatation in the northern section of the Bois Boulogne, has been a paradise for children since 1860. Attractions for children in this 20-hectare […]
Bois de Boulogne – A Park Built by Napoleon III
A 865 hectare Park built along the lines of London’s Hyde Park: If you’re travelling with children in Paris and museum visits are making them restless, head for Bois de Boulogne on the western fringe of Paris, in the 16th arrondissement. This 865 hectare park is usually very busy at weekends with joggers, walkers and […]
Cimetière du Père-Lachaise – The World’s Most-Visited Cemetery
Cimetière du Père Lachaise – A Resting Place for Luminaries of the Artistic World: Cemeteries are not usually the kind of place that we would include in our travel itineraries, but Paris has three famous cemeteries that are widely visited. Cimetière de Montmartre and Cimetière du Montparnasse are two famous cemeteries, but the most prestigious […]
Rocamadour – a Medieval Village and Holy City
A Holy City Named After a Hermit – Roc Armator (Lover of Rock): Rocamadour is a medieval village perched on a hillside in the Parc Naturel Régional des Causses du Quercy in the Lot 46 departement. The village became one of the most famous centres of pilgrimage following the discovery of an ancient grave and […]
Opéra Bastille – Paris Opera House
Opéra Bastille is a Modern State-of-the-Art Paris Opera House: The Opéra Bastille is a very modern, state-of-the-art opera house on Place de la Bastille in the 12th arrondissement of Paris. Inaugurated on 13 July 1989, the Opéra house was intended to replace the Palais Garnier as Paris’ main opera venue. Although Palais Garnier is mainly used for ballet […]
William the Conqueror's Château de Caen
Caen Castle is one of the largest medieval complexes in Europe : Nearly a thousand years on, the town of Caen still identifies strongly with William the Conqueror and its medieval heritage. After all, it was William the Conqueror who invaded England and defeated the English King Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. […]
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