Happy Memorial Day in the USA! Normally I think of the summer and barbecuing on Memorial Day. But today is cold and rainy. And my France experience is still on my mind. It’s only fitting that I write about Normandy and its WWII D-Day sites today. Visiting these places certainly made me remember and honor
Le Mont St. Michel is a very unique combination of characteristics: island, mountain, castle, monastery, medieval town, geological phenomenon, architectural marvel, and a place of legend. Built sometime around 700-800 CE, the town and its fortifications have served a strategic role in the region over the centuries. Le Mont has a special place in the
Bonjour, messieurs et madames! I just got back from a très magnifique, two-week trip to France. Unlike my typical trips with friends, this one was a family vacation. My parents just had their 40th anniversary, and I wanted to take them on a trek in Europe while their health was still in good shape. Our