All About The D-Day Landing and the Battle for Caen at the Caen Memorial : The town of Caen in Normandy saw a lot of action during World War II, a war which reduced Europe to a rubble. During the Normandy invasion and the one hundred days of fierce battle, Caen found itself at the […]
Bayeux Tapestry and The Battle of Hastings
The Battle of Hastings told in a Comic Strip Tapestry : Bayeux, we are told was the first town to be liberated by the Allied Forces in Normandy in 1944. But on our visit today, we’ve come to find out about another war – the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Bayeux is home to the […]
A Romantic Walk around Frédéric Chopin’s Paris
Paris sights that bring you in touch with Chopin: When Frédéric Chopin left Warsaw in 1830, he set out for Vienna which he had visited the year before. Chopin had aroused interest in his music the previous year and he now hoped to make a more lasting impression. Unfortunately for Chopin, the time was not […]
La Madeleine – a Church Dedicated to Mary Magdalene
La Madeleine was built as a temple to honour the glory of Napoleon’s Army: La Madeleine is a church dedicated to St. Mary Magdalene. Its style is Neo-Classical and it was inspired by the Maison Carrée in Nimes. When La Madeleine was built, it was intended as a temple to honour the glory of Napoleon’s […]
A Walking Tour of Paris’ Fascinating Latin Quarter
Get in on the secrets, myths and mystique of Paris Latin Quarter: Paris’ history began on the Left Bank or Rive Gauche. The area, south of the River Seine, has always attracted great artists, writers, philosophers, revolutionaries and musicians. Voltaire, Diderot, Rousseau, Robespierre, Danton, Benjamin Franklin, Bonaparte, Victor Hugo, Verlaine, Musset, Oscar Wilde, Sartre and […]
Canals of Paris
Discover the more intimate side of Paris on a Canal Cruise: Everyone knows the River Seine and most visitors to Paris would no doubt have taken a Seine river cruise and enjoyed the sights of Paris from the river. But Paris also has three other waterways – canals that were built on the orders of […]
Nîmes’ Remarkable Jardins de la Fontaine
A Visit to Jardins de la Fontaine or Fountain Gardens: A delightful place to enjoy some quiet time in Nîmes is at the Jardin de la Fontaine or Fountain Gardens. The Hotel Imperator, where are staying, is located on the Quais de la Fontaine, so we are within easy reach of the gardens. The Quais […]
Les Arènes – Nîmes' Roman Amphitheatre
Nimes’ amphitheatre is still as sturdy as the day it was built: Built at the end of the first century AD, Nîmes’ amphitheatre, Les Arènes, was built from stone and designed mainly to cater for the battles of gladiators. Les Arènes may not be the largest amphitheatre of the Roman Empire but it is one […]
Maison Carrée – Nîmes' Magnificent Roman Temple
Maison Carrée is neither Square nor a House: Right in the center of Nîmes is a magnificent little Roman temple, believed to be one of the most famous and best-preserved temples of the Roman world. Its name Maison Carrée suggests a Square House, but this building is neither square nor a house. Maison Carrée is […]
Saint-Valentin – A Lovers' Village
Saint-Valentin named after the Patron Saint of Lovers: Deep in the heart of Champagne Berrichonne, in the Indre department, is the little village of Saint-Valentin which happens to be the only village in France carrying the name of the Patron Saint of Lovers. With their village sharing the name of the Patron Saint of Lovers, […]
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