Arch de Triumph

Our Invasion of Normandy

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March 25th 2007
Our tour of Normandy took us on a journey through history from the cathedrals of medieval times to the Battle of Hastings with William the Conqueror to the Hundred Years War between France and England to the Battle of Normandy in WWII. We had requested a tour of the beaches of Normandy, but we got so much more, due in most part to the patient explanations of our tour guide, David, who is from the ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more