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Abbaye aux Hommes  
   

Abbaye aux Hommes

Erstwhile Benedictine monastary, monarch's tomb, boy's school, refugee shelter, and current town hall. Quite a history!
Jess and Robyn go to Normandy! (and shopping)

January 20th 2007
Latest update from my adventures in France...slightly delayed, but oh well! Robyn & Jess Reunited in Paris! Best event of January: Jess' arrival! She's my best friend from high school, and we haven't seen each other in ages...until she came to spend 9 days with me here in Paris! She arrived on Friday Jan. 12 from Philadelphia, and after I picked her up at Charles de Gaulle we laun ... read more
Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

French Flag 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
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